Stellios Boutaris is the fifth generation winemaker, today heading up Kir-Yianni, founded in 1997 by his father, Yiannis, following his departure from the Boutari family business. Boutari, the largest and oldest wine company in Greece, had been established by Yiannis’ grandfather in 1879.

Kir-Yianni makes wine across two regions in the north of Greece – Amyndeon and Naoussa, with the aim of producing terroir driven wines that speak of place.

100% Xinomavro

A firm and spicy red with sliced-plum, white-pepper and crushed-stone aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with crisp and lightly tannined finish. Delicious now. Date: Sept 2022; Rating: 92 Points; James Suckling