Introduction:
The 2024 Lyrarakis “Voila” Assyrtiko is a strikingly expressive white from Crete’s eastern plateau. Pure Assyrtiko, it offers both soaring freshness and depth—an elegant balance of fruit, mineral tension, and textured complexity.

Terroir:
This wine is grown on the Voila plain at about 580 meters elevation, where loam soils and a cool eastern exposure nurture concentrated, cool-acid fruit. Lyrarakis’s organic, mostly dry-farmed vineyards reflect both elevation and climate in their graceful energy.

Appearance:
Bright yellow-straw with luminous clarity—visually vibrant and inviting.

Nose:
An evocative bouquet of white-fleshed fruits, citrus blossoms, and ripe peach, layered with chalky minerality, fresh green herbs, and a light dusting of sweet spices.

Palate:
Full-flavored and textured, it delivers lively acidity and well-integrated tannin. The wine exhibits saline freshness wrapped around a mineral backbone, creating a precise and alluring mouthfeel.

Finish:
Long, crisp, and mineral-driven—invigorating and persistent, with subtle herbal nuances that linger.

Overall Impression:
The 2024 Lyrarakis “Voila” Assyrtiko is a vivid expression of Crete’s high-altitude Assyrtiko. It harmonizes ripe orchard fruit and citrus flower aromatics with strong mineral clarity, chalky texture, and racy salinity. Elegant yet energetic, it feels both refreshing and substantive—ideal for seafood, light poultry, or just for thoughtful sipping. A standout Cretan white that pairs Chablis-like precision with Mediterranean brightness.

Alcohol by Volume (ABV %): ~13.25%
Farming Practices: Organic, primarily dry-farmed vineyards
Producer Name: Domaine Lyrarakis
Old World / New World: Old World
Country of Origin: Greece
Region: Crete, Voila Plateau (East Crete)
Grape Varietals: 100% Assyrtiko
Vintage: 2024
Wine Style: Dry, aromatic white with mineral clarity and structural depth
Winemaking Techniques: Hand-harvested; 24-hour cold skin contact at 12 °C, partial extended skin maceration; partial spontaneous fermentation; small percentage aged for several months in oak; stainless-steel finishing to preserve freshness
Pack Size: 750 mL
Container Style: Glass bottle
Closure Style: Cork