2025 The North Amyndeon Assyrtiko, Kir-Yianni

• Style: Crisp, mineral-driven white
• Taste: Stone fruit, citrus, subtle mineral tension and savoury length
• Food: Seafood, grilled fish, feta salads, aperitif
• Occasion: Weeknight; Sunday Lunch
• Serve: Chilled, 8–10°C

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

High-altitude Amyndeon forces the vine to work for ripeness, delivering a white of real precision and restraint. The 2025 vintage captures mountain character fully: stone fruit brightness—peach and apricot—alongside citrus snap and subtle mineral tension that lingers through to a clean, savoury finish. Bright acidity and low residual sugar make this genuinely refreshing, not soft or over-ripe. It's the kind of wine you reach for when you want to taste place in your glass, not just fruit.

The Winery — Kir-Yianni

Founded in 1997 by visionary Yiannis Boutaris, Kir-Yianni has been instrumental in reviving modern Greek wine and championing indigenous varieties. Today, under fifth-generation winemaker Stellios Boutaris, the estate continues to reveal the potential of native grapes at elevations where international varieties struggle. These parcels from Agios Panteleimonas—young vines averaging 10 years old—were hand-selected and fermented in stainless steel, then kept on fine lees for four months to develop texture without sacrificing the freshness that makes Assyrtiko so compelling. Sustainable practice and terroir expression remain at the heart of everything Kir-Yianni produces.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This is a natural companion to seafood, grilled fish, feta salads, or simply on its own as an aperitif. If you're exploring Macedonia & Northern Greece, this is a landmark bottle. Assyrtiko from cool sites reveals mineral and citrus character that warmer regions cannot achieve. Vegan, vegetarian and sustainably farmed, it's a wine for the thoughtful drinker seeking genuine refreshment without compromise. Discover how elevation and climate shape these remarkable indigenous varieties within our Light & Crispy White Wine selection.