Vineyard’s Diary

Bud Break: The start of the annual growth cycle of the grape

At bud break, the grape starts its annual growth cycle. The moment of bud breaking differs for every variety. The winemaker should take consideration …

Vineyard's Diary

Winter Pruning: The most important vineyard work

According to tradition, the pruning starts at Kir-Yianni Estate on 1st of February. This day is the feast of Saint Trifonas, protector of viticulturists …

Vineyard's Diary

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 …

Vineyard's Diary

Late harvest in Greece’s coldest wine region

In the early 2000s Kir-Yianni started cultivating the variety of Gewürztraminer at the Samaropetra vineyard in Amyndeon at 700 m altitude. From the very …

Vineyard's Diary

Samaropetra: The Amyndeon Sauvignon Blanc

Grapes 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 …

Vineyard's Diary

The music of the harvest and the vintage of 2017

In the middle of the summer, while most of us dream of “negotiating” with the beaches, the summer joy, and the buzz of the …

Vineyard's Diary

A glance in the Amyndeon wine-making region

Kir-Yianni’s second winery (the Paranga Winery) and 30 hectares of privately-owned vineyards are located in the Prefecture of Florina’s Amyndeon wine-making region. The Amyndeon …

Vineyard's Diary

Summer Pruning: Removal of lateral shoots

One of the most important interventions in the vineyard is the removal of lateral shoots. This work is a part of the summer pruning …

Vineyard's Diary

Xinomavro: a unique expression of the Macedonian terroir

Xinomavro, without doubt is the noblest variety of the vineyard of North Greece, and due to its temperamental character has earned the title of …

Vineyard's Diary

Late harvest wines: the sweet reward of patience

Having already reached the beginning of November, vines begin to prepare for their period of winter dormancy. With harvest having been completed for some …

Vineyard's Diary

The old Xinomavro vines

    Xinomavro wines improve with time. But is it the same with Xinomavro vines? Are wines made from old vines better in quality? …

Vineyard's Diary