Kir-Yianni – Dyo Elies

Dyo Elies – Kir-Yianni Estate | Elegant, structured and full of Mediterranean power

The Dyo Elies (“Two Olive Trees”) from Kir-Yianni Estate is an elegant, complex red wine from northern Greece. This carefully built blend of international varieties gives a wine with great depth, spice and ripe fruit — perfect for anyone who likes powerful but refined reds.

Grapes & origin
A blend of Syrah, Merlot and Xinomavro from high-altitude vineyards in Amyndeon (Florina), at around 700 metres. The cool climate and poor soils give lively acidity, slow ripening and deep aromatic expression.

Vinification
Each variety is vinified separately and undergoes malolactic fermentation in barrel. The wine then ages for around 12 months in French and American oak barrels, partly new and partly used. Blending and further bottle ageing follow.

Tasting notes
Deep ruby red. On the nose concentrated aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, herbs, tobacco, vanilla and a hint of cedar. On the palate full and silky, with ripe tannins, a fresh structure and a long, elegant finish with notes of spice and dark fruit.

Serving tips
Serve at 17–18 °C. Decanting recommended for younger vintages. Delicious with game, stews, lamb, entrecôte or matured cheeses. An excellent choice for anyone looking for a Greek wine with international flair.

Cellaring
Very good: 8 to 10 years. Develops beautifully with bottle age.