Lyrarakis Mandilari Plakoura 2018

A red wine made entirely from Mandilari, from the low-yielding Plakoura vineyard, a premier cru slope at 500 metres with sandy, stony soil. Special pruning, a north-eastern exposure and plenty of sun bring the grapes to optimal ripeness, with a small part sun-dried for three days. The wine spends 14 months in new and used French and American oak. It has a deep red colour and excellent structure, with earthy, rich tannins complemented by intense flavours of plums and blackberries. It can be kept for at least eight years.