Plyto 2019, Lyrarakis, Crete - Christopher Piper Wines Ltd

Plyto 2022 Psarades, Lyrarakis, Crete

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Order Types Cost
1 to 12 bottles or less £11.75
13 to 24 Bottles £17.00
25 to 36 Bottles £21.50
Orders over £145 Free Delivery
Free Local Delivery Available to customers within 10 mile radius of our shop, £35 minimum order

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Shipping Costs for Northern Ireland

For all deliveries to Northern Ireland, the costs (inc. VAT) of our 2-5 day service are:

1 case (12 bottles) = £30.00

2 cases (24 bottles) = £47.50

3 cases (36 bottles) = £70.00

Free delivery on all orders over £350 (inc. VAT)

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Description

The Cretan variety Plytó was saved from extinction by the Lyrarakis family, when it was planted in the "Psarades" vineyard at 480m altitude in the early '90s. An elegant organic wine, both fruity and mineral, with chalky notes. Balanced and full with vibrant acidity and slightly creamy aftertaste. (2022-13% abv)

The Lyrarakis estate is a family vineyard and winery which has been producing high quality wines since 1966 with a strong focus on rare local varieties, single variety and single vineyard wines. The family is credited with the revival of two ancient Cretan varieties, Dafni and Plyto while a third vineyard treasure, the indigenous Melissaki, has recently been added to the credits.

Lyrarakis is located in the mountainous commune of Alagni (440 metres above sea-level), south of the city of Heraklion, in Crete. The soils are predominantly loam with either more sand or clay depending on the vineyard site. The well-preserved 14th-century stone-presses in the fields around the winery are testament to the areas long history of grape-growing and winemaking.

In charge of winemaking is Myriam Ambuzer who has been vital in securing Lyrarakis a place in the elite wineries of Greece. Her philosophy emphasises precision, purity and supple texture of the fruit. She argues it is all about expressing authenticity, achieving harmony and that every variety needs to be worked in its own special way.

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