Cyrus One 2016, La Tour Melas
Date Tasted: 4/2020
The story of La Tour Melas is quite impressive, and it starts when the owner, Kyros Melas, placed a bet with a colleague in Zurich back in 1994. Cyrus One is a safe and inexpensive entrance to the winery's portfolio.
Appearance: The colour is deep ruby with garnet hues.
Nose: It is intense with black plum, blackcurrant, bramble, on top, eucalyptus as well, supported by spices and cedar.
Palate: It expresses tobacco, leather and acai berries on the mouth, well-defined barrel and alcohol, full-body, high acidity, high ripe tannins, long aftertaste.
Drink or Hold: The wine has aged very well but can develop more in the next few years.
Food Pairing: Better prefer dishes with meat and herbs like pork with rosemary.
Points: 90
Name: Cyrus One
Producer: La Tour Melas
Varieties: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Agiorgitiko
Vintage: 2016
Region: Achinos, Central Greece, Greece
Alcohol: 14%
Retail Price: 17€
Serving temperature: 16-18 C°
Drink it until 2024.