The Wine Advocate
Wine: Akakies Sparkling
Vintage: 2018
Rating: 87/100
Date: 30/04/2019
The 2018 Akakies Sparkling Rosé, tasted about two months after bottling, is a Xinomavro bottled January 31, 2019. It is made with the Charmat method. It comes in at 22 grams per liter of residual sugar, 8.2 grams of total acidity and 11.7% alcohol. Showing a bit of that Xinomavro earthiness, this surrounds the fruit with lush and caressing texture. There’s enough acidity to counter the sugar, but this is pretty laid-back this year—not exactly sweet but also a long way from intense or energetic. It tastes great, though, and it is certainly in a crowd-pleasing style. The Xinomavro nuances allow it to be a little interesting too. I’d say that this is made to drink young, but it should hold a few years.
Boston Magazine - Leah Mennies
Wine: Akakies Sparkling
Vintage: 2014
Date: 01/06/2105
Anything but Standard Sparklers
“Greece is in the midst of this really odd but lovable winemaking transformation… That means affordable gems like this sparkling rosé, made from Xinomavro grapes grown in the northwestern part of the country.”
The Dallas Morning News - Tina Danze
Wine: Akakies Sparkling
Vintage: 2014
Date: 26/05/2015
“…It’s a vibrant rosé. Across the palate, there’s lots of fruit, and it ends with some tannins that balance the wine and cleanse the palate. It’s like a sparkling red…”
Cuisine Xplorers
Wine: Akakies Sparkling
Vintage: 2014
Date: 09/05/2015
Greek Wine? Oh Yes.
A fabulous sparkling rosé produced from 100% Xinomavro grapes grown in vineyards inside the Agios Panteleimon zone in the Amyndeon region, the only Greek-controlled designation of origin for rosés.
The Central Market blog
Wine: Akakies Sparkling
Vintage: 2014
Date: 16/04/2015
Xinomavro – Considered one of Greece’s greatest red varietals and responsible for its most serious reds… or if you want to see this grape demonstrate its lighter side try Kir-Yianni Akakies Sparkling Rosé is 100% Xinomavro.
The Wine Advocate
Wine: Akakies Sparkling
Vintage: 2012
Rating: 88/100
The Wine Advocate
Wine: Akakies Sparkling
Vintage: 2011
Rating: 89/100
Tidings Magazine - Tod Steward
Wine: Akakies Sparkling
Vintage: 2010
Date: 29/01/2013
The next Greek wine revolution, Kir-Yianni
The newest addition to the Kir-Yianni portfolio and made entirely from the Xinomavro grape. Bright salmon-pink with bright fresh strawberry/wild berry notes on the nose, it sports a creamy mouthfeel with just a bare hint of sweetness. The finish is crisp and refreshing.
