Structure
Drinking window
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: cherry, vanilla
Palate: fruity, rich and round, velvet tannin, bright acidity, spicy aftertaste
A three-way Xinomavro, Merlot and Syrah blend, named for a centuries-old oak by the estate's Koula Tower that came down in a storm on 10 July 2019.
What it pairs with
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Hearty meat casserole
Velvet tannin and rich fruit stand up to slow-cooked meat dishes. -
Mushroom and eggplant bake
The producer names this pairing directly for the wine's rounded texture. -
Creamy sauced pasta
Bright acidity cuts through cream-based sauces.
History
Named for a centuries-old oak tree that stood by the estate's Koula Tower until it fell in a thunderstorm on 10 July 2019, the wine blends Xinomavro with Merlot and Syrah as a tribute to the estate's heritage.
- 2019: The oak tree that inspired the wine's name fell during a storm on 10 July
Facts
- Producer
- Ktima Kir-Yianni · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Xinomavro (50%), Merlot (30%), Syrah (20%)
- Classification
- PGI Imathia
- Oak
- Up to 10 months in French oak, 225 and 500 litre, second and third use, plus a year in bottle before release
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR14-19 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-8 from vintage
Frequently asked about The Fallen Oak
What does The Fallen Oak taste like?
Cherry and vanilla aromas lead into a fruity, rich and round palate with velvet tannin, bright acidity and a spicy aftertaste.
What grapes are in The Fallen Oak?
Half Xinomavro, with Merlot and Syrah rounding out the blend, bottled under PGI Imathia.
Why is it called The Fallen Oak?
It commemorates a centuries-old oak tree by the estate's Koula Tower that fell in a storm on 10 July 2019.
What food pairs with The Fallen Oak?
Hearty casseroles, mushroom and eggplant dishes, and creamy sauced pasta.