2020: A year to remember, or to forget? Unevenness in the vineyard, Quality in the wines, Insecurity in lifeWhat can one say about this year! Where to start, and where to finish… We have learned to live with the difficulties, face them, …
The people of Ktima Kir-Yianni: Charalampos Parcharidis – Agriculturist23 years since the founding of Kir-Yianni, by Yiannis Boutaris, the team of the Estate is constantly growing. New associates are integrated in the …
Shoot trimming at Ktima Kir-YianniOne of the tasks of the summer’s pruning is shoot trimming, which is performed during June and July. At Ktima Kir-Yianni this task is …
Are you ready for the 2020 harvest? Flowering begins in vineyards! This year, at Ktima Kir-Yianni in Naoussa, we noticed normal fertility and inflorescences for all varieties (Xinomavro, Merlot, Syrah). Weather conditions are relatively …
Summer Pruning: Removal of lateral shootsOne of the most important interventions in the vineyard is the removal of lateral shoots. This work is a part of the summer pruning …
New plantings in Amyndeon viticulture zoneDespite the harsh days we all going through, the work of the vineyard never stops! This year, the Kir-Yianni team is planting in the …
Snowfall in Amyndeon on the first day of April!On the first day of April, it snowed heavily in the area of Amyndeon, something very rare for the season. The vineyards were at …
Biological control of European grapevine moth at the Kir-Yianni vineyardsKtima Kir-Yianni is using the sexual disruption method for the male adults of the European grapevine moth, for the last six years. Specialized dispensers …
Harvest Report 2019: The Best Vintage in two decades!A year that turned out to be exceptionally good. From a difficult spring, through a splendid ripening period, to an outstanding harvest. It has …
Bud Break: The start of the annual growth cycle of the grapeAt bud break, the grape starts its annual growth cycle. The moment of bud breaking differs for every variety. The winemaker should take consideration …
Winter Pruning: The most important vineyard workAccording to tradition, the pruning starts at Kir-Yianni Estate on 1st of February. This day is the feast of Saint Trifonas, protector of viticulturists …
Harvest report 2018: A year for “strong nerves”!A year that made us think twice about our traditional vineyard methods, the weather conditions, and the wines we make. Harvest is the best …
Late harvest in Greece’s coldest wine regionIn the early 2000s Kir-Yianni started cultivating the variety of Gewürztraminer at the Samaropetra vineyard in Amyndeon at 700 m altitude. From the very …
Samaropetra: The Amyndeon Sauvignon BlancGrapes are clinging from the top of a rolling hill overlooking the magnificent lagoon of the Florina’s four lakes, Vegoritida, Lake Petron, Zazari and Cheimaditida. This …
The music of the harvest and the vintage of 2017In the middle of the summer, while most of us dream of “negotiating” with the beaches, the summer joy, and the buzz of the …
