2024 Kir-Yianni Akakies Sparkling Rosé - On the warmest year ever recorded in the region, the consistent, systematic work in the vineyard, the vigilance in monitoring weather data, and the informed decision on the best time to harvest each variety were crucial components. The harvest of Xinomavro for Akakies began on September 4th 2024, marking the earliest start in the past few decades. As a late- ripening variety, it encountered rather milder weather conditions contributing to grapes with high quality features (acidity and phenolics).
The grapes are carefully sorted on a sorting table. Primary fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at 16–19°C, while the wine remains on the fine lees for a few months, with gentle stirring (batonnage) carried out at regular intervals. It is then transferred to pressurized tanks for the secondary fermentation, during which carbon dioxide is produced. Bottling takes place once the second fermentation is complete.
