Yiannis Boutaris of Kir Yianni Estates

About this episode

Yiannis Boutaris discusses his family's legacy in wine production and their innovative projects.

The family tradition continues in this episode as we sit down with Yiannis Boutaris, the grandson of the legendary Godfather of Xinomavro, the elder Yiannis Boutaris. The Boutaris' have been the visionaries and pioneers in Northern Greece's modern wine production to elevate and showcase its potential. We discuss the family's journey from farmers to world class producers and how the family took chances during times of uncertainty. Yiannis fills us in on new acquisitions and projects in the pipeline that are super exciting. We suggest pouring yourself a glass of wine while enjoying this episode. See more on the Urban Wine Club app .

People in this episode

Guest: Yiannis Boutaris

Topics covered

• wine production
• family tradition
• Northern Greece
• Xinomavro

Keywords

• Kir Yianni Estates
• modern wine production
• family journey
• world class producers

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Xinomavro

Places: Northern Greece's

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