Kir-Yianni Veroni Vermouth Rosso
Grape
Various
Its Origins
Kir-Yianni is one of Greece's top wine Estates. Established in 1997 by its namesake Yiannis Boutaris, a prominent figure in the Greek wine industry and the former mayor of Thessaloniki, Greece's second-largest city. He had departed from the historic Boutari Wine Group, which was established by his grandfather in 1879. As head of winemaking and vineyard management there, he had initiated significant research into varieties and terroirs. His new personal project focused on producing smaller quantities of exceptional wines from old vines at high altitudes. It all began with the establishment of the new winery on a 40ha vineyard of Xinomavro that was originally planted by Yiannis himself in 1970. Here in Greek Macedonia, nestled on the eastern foothills of Mount Vermion near Naoussa, this vineyard played a pivotal role in reviving the appellation, and showcasing its potential. Additionally, Kir-Yianni maintains a smaller vineyard area at 700m in Amyndeon, situated on the western highlands of Mount Vermion. Visitors can indulge in winter skiing on the higher slopes while exploring the winery's offerings. Now under the leadership of Stelios Boutaris, Yiannis' son, the Kir-Yianni team has emerged as one of the most renowned producers in Greece. The core pillars of the company’s philosophy are: innovation, respect to tradition, and specialized knowledge on wine, from the vineyard all the way to the consumer. The main aim is always the creation of wines of a special character: Rich but refined aromas, acidity to provide zest and ageing potential, perfect balance in the mouth and ease of combination with various dishes. They have become the leading proponents of the now highly esteemed Xinomavro red variety. This is most closely compared to Pinot Noir or Nebbiolo with its ability to produce utterly profound wines. Today, Kir-Yianni stands as a testament to the Boutaris family's enduring legacy and their unwavering pursuit of excellence.
What The Critics Say
Story behind the label:
Veroni was a typical woman who lived in Naoussa during the Interwar period, and wife of Kostakis Nitsiotas, the beloved uncle of Yiannis Boutaris. She used to collect herbs from the slopes of Mount Vermio which was well known for its flora. She also liked vermouth, the iconic drink of 30’s. In order to please her, Kostakis, produced the Boutari Vermouth, enriching it with herbs collected by his wife. Today, three generations later and almost one hundred years after, Dimitris Melissanidis and Stellios Boutaris, revive that love story with a new collaboration and a new label, Vermouth Veroni.
Herbal drying, extraction and production:
"Blueberry, Chamomile, Elderberry, Gentian, Verbena, Absinthe, Sideritis – Mountain Tea, Orange peel, Lemon peel, Clove, Cinnamon Herbal ingredients are harvested from sustainable crops of endemic plants of Mount Vermio, in order to ensure the excellent quality of raw material and protect the indigenous flora. Applying environmentally friendly methods, herbs are collected, washed with cool water so to remove any unsavory elements and then dried with physical methods. When the herbs come to the desired degree of drying, they are divided into groups according to their characteristics and the extraction process begins. Hydro-alcoholic extract process takes place in 15C- 20C for 45 days and then the botanical extract stays for 30 days so the aromatic compounds can be bind. For the production of Vermouth, the botanical extract is mixed with white wine from Xinomavro variety (blanc de noir) from Naoussa, oaked for 6 months in 5 year-old barrels of 225-lt and is then sweetened with crystal sugar. Then the final blend for Veroni Rosso ages in stainless steel tanks for another 6 months."
Winemaker notes:
"Veroni Rosso has soft caramel color. The aromatic character composed of red fruits like dried cherry, plum and orange peels is combined elaborately with hibiscus, rhubard, chamomile, black tea and sweet notes of vanilla and cinnamon. On the palate, Veroni Rosso has bitter characteristics from quinine and citrus which are accompanied pleasantly by the red dried fruits."
| Variety | Vermouth Red |
|---|---|
| Region | Macedonia |
| Closure | Cap |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 17.00% |
| Maturity | Drink now |
Taste
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