Explore the more serious side of modern Greek wine with this three-bottle single vineyard case from Lyrarakis, one of Crete’s most exciting family wineries. These are expressive, small-production wines that showcase the individuality of Crete’s indigenous grape varieties and high-altitude vineyards.
Featuring Assyrtiko, Vilana and the rare Plyto grape rescued from extinction by the Lyrarakis family themselves, this trio highlights the freshness, minerality and complexity that are putting Cretan wine firmly on the map.
If you enjoy discovering distinctive white wines with real character and sense of place, this is a fascinating introduction to the premium side of Greek wine.
Expect citrus, stone fruit, wild herbs, saline minerality and layered textures throughout — Mediterranean wines with precision and freshness at their core.
“This is the side of Greek wine that really excites me. These wines are textured, mineral and incredibly distinctive, but they still feel so drinkable and energetic. The Assyrtiko is wonderfully salty and precise, the Vilana has this savoury complexity that keeps evolving in the glass, and the Plyto is just fascinating - a grape most of us would never have tasted without the work Lyrarakis did to save it. If you love discovering wines that feel genuinely different, this case is such a rewarding place to start.”
High-altitude Assyrtiko from eastern Crete with citrus, saline minerality and a long fresh finish. A brilliant alternative for lovers of Chablis and Santorini Assyrtiko.
A complex expression of Crete’s traditional white grape with floral notes, citrus, herbs and subtle oak texture from old bush vines grown at 650m altitude.
A rare single-vineyard wine made from the nearly extinct Plyto grape. Fresh, mineral and citrus-driven with white peach, quince and a focused saline finish.
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