Lyrarakis Symbolo Grand Cuvee

Syrah 77%, Mandilari 21%, Vidiano 2%

Intense ruby-red in color, SYMBOLO offers layered aromas of wild blackberries, graphite, smoke, and forest floor. On the palate, these notes are intertwined with hints of sweet spice and violets. Structurally it manages to show both powerful and elegant sides as it unfolds into a long, silky finish.

Deep ruby-red colour. Ripe dark fruit supported by oak spices and cocoa butter with a hint of coconut milk. Powerful on the palate, full of chewy tannins with an incredidly long and savoury finish.

Hand-harvested in 15kg boxes. Thorough selection of grapes followed by soft de-stemming. Classic red vinification, fermentation-extraction lasted 5 days at temperatures between 25o and 32o C. The wine was aged in new oak barrels for 17 months (17% American oak, 83% French oak).

About the winery. The Lyrarakis Estate was founded in 1966 by brothers Manolis and Sotiris Lyrarakis. It is surrounded by the Lassithi mountains and focuses on rare local varieties and single variety wines. The Lyrarakis family is credited with the revival of two ancient white Cretan varieties, Dafni and Plyto while a third “vineyard treasure”, the indigenous Melissaki, was also recently added to their credit. Indigenous reds such as Kotsifali and Mandilari are highlights at the estate, as well as Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, for which the great Symbolo is produced.