Dyo Elies is a red produced by Kir-Yianni in Imathia, Macedonia, Greece. Made from Syrah, Merlot and Xinomavro. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Imathia
Region: Macedonia
Country: Greece
Grapes: Syrah, Merlot, Xinomavro
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
Dyo Elies ("two olive trees") is Kir-Yianni's international-leaning red from its Yianakohori estate in PGI Imathia, Greek Macedonia: Syrah-led with Merlot and a dash of Xinomavro, aged in French oak. Blackberry, black cherry and plum with pepper and vanilla, and a savoury, dried-tomato edge from the Xinomavro; concentrated, balanced and supple, a well-priced, food-friendly red.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Macedonia, Greece
Macedonia — a large region in northern Greece stretching from the Aegean coast toward the mountainous interior.
Syrah
Syrah is a red grape from the Northern Rhône in France, responsible for some of the world's most dramatic, savoury reds.
Merlot
Merlot is a red grape from Bordeaux, one of the world's most planted varieties, valued for its softness, generosity and its role as a blending partner to Cabernet Sauvignon.
Xinomavro
Xinomavro is a red grape from northern Greece, most famously grown in Naoussa in Macedonia.
More wines
From Kir-Yianni
- Assyrtiko Le Nord — Kir-Yianni, Florina
- Naoussa Cuvée Villages — Kir-Yianni, Naoussa
More red wines from Macedonia
- Aiora Xinomavro Amphora — Moschopolis Winery, Macedonia
- Xinomavro Haggan — Thymiopoulos, Macedonia
- Carbonic Negoska — Chatzivaritis Estate (Κτήμα Χατζηβαρύτη), Macedonia
Frequently asked questions
Where is Dyo Elies from?
Dyo Elies is produced by Kir-Yianni in Imathia, Macedonia, Greece.
What grapes are in Dyo Elies?
Dyo Elies is a blend of Syrah, Merlot and Xinomavro.