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Kairos Zymè Veneto i.g.p. 2011 Wine Review

Kairos Zymè Veneto i.g.p. 2011

Kairos Zymè Veneto i.g.p. 2011

Veneto, Vénétie, Italy

Community Score:92/100

Community Reviews: 1

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Price: $73.25

Drink: Now

Bottle size: 1 ml

Wine Type: Red Wine


Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 661603
  • $78.44 
  • Check Stock

Reviews and Ratings

Matt Steeves - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

Kairos is Zyme's second label (baby brother) to their iconic Harlequin. Similar attention to detail and the highest standards used to produce this gorgeous IGP Venteo. Just like Harlequin, Kairos is produced with a minimum 15 varieties: 4 whites and 11
reds, including: Garganega, Trebbiano toscano, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syraz, Teroldego, Croatina, Oseleta, Sangiovese, and Marzemino.

The 2011 vintage, saw about 10,000 bottles produced. Grapes were hand picked, only the finest and ripest bunches, then dried using the traditional appassimento method for up to 40 days before pressing and fermenting in both concrete vats and stainless steel prior to being transferred to French oak barrels for 36 months without racking, then transferred to bottle for a minimum one year prior to release.

Kairos is a big and bold wine with deep dark colour intensity. The nose is full of dried fruit, dark cherry, sweet baking spices, leather and subtle savour notes. Richly flavoured with great texture and weight. Layers of dark plums, dried fruit, and vanilla make me think this a beautiful blend of traditional old-world Valpolicella and new world Napa, combining two of my favourite wine regions and styles. 40 Euros at the winery. Tasted September 2016. 92 points. Matt Steeves - www.quercusvino.ca

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