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.