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Naoussa 1998, Foundis Estate

Although Xinomavro can be demanding for some palates in its youth, it is an absolute winner when it ages for a certain period.

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Yianakohori Hills 2013, Kir-Yianni

It is an emblematic wine for Kir-Yiannis winery and one of the first in the Greek market that integrated the aggressive Xinomavro with a more soft variety like Merlot.

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Gi & Ouranos 2018, Thymiopoulos

Gi & Ouranos is one of the most featured wines in the Naoussa region and represents a new wave of wines where the tannins are tamed, the oak is hidden, and all the attention goes to fresh fruity character and the elegancy.

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Ramnista 2015, Kir-Yianni

Ramnista is the vineyard's name where the grapes were collected to make this distinctive wine that tries to point out the elegant side of Xinomavro.

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Naoussa 2012, Foundi Estate

The new trends push the winemakers to produce wines with less oak, soft tannins and emphasising on fruit. But we must not stop appreciating some old school wines with distinctive character and high quality.

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Naoussea 2013, Foundi Estate

That is a rustic version of Xinomavro and generally Naoussa. Although, I love that style since it is always savoury and structured.

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Negoska 2011, Domaine Dalamara

This single-varietal Negoska is one of these experiments and one worth trying since it shows another variety’s profile, more structured and age-worthy.

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