Grape · Red
Xinomavro
RedWSET level 3
Name means 'acid-black'. Greece's answer to Nebbiolo. Light color but high tannin and acidity. Requires long aging.
- Origin
- Macedonia, Greece
- Climate
- Continental
- Skin colour
- Dark blue, thin
- Alcohol
- 13-14.5%
- Ageing potential
- Excellent (decades)
Taste profile
Aromas
- Red cherry
- Tomato
- Olive
- With age: truffle, leather, tobacco
Where does it grow?
- Naoussa
- Amyndeon
- Goumenissa
Key wines
- Naoussa PDO
- Amyndeon PDO
Food
Lamb, moussaka, hard cheeses
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