Extra Cuvée de Reserve 2016, Karanika
Extra Cuvee de Reserve 2016 by Karanika is a Wine of Exquisite Elegance and Captivating Complexity. Discover its medium lemon colour, fine persistent bubbles, and intense aromas of brioche, sourdough, and buttery cheese. This exceptional wine is now in its drinkable window, ready to be savoured. Perfectly paired with grilled chicken, it promises an unforgettable dining experience.
Rapsani Old Vines 2015, Dougos Winery
Discover the enchanting world of Rapsani wines! 🍷🇬🇷
Located in the foothills of majestic Mount Olympus, the Rapsani wine region in Greece has captivated wine lovers for centuries. 🏔️🍇 Renowned for its red wines crafted primarily from the Xinomavro grape, complemented by Krassato and Stavroto, Rapsani wines showcase a symphony of flavours, enticing aromas, and elegant structure.
Cuvée Spéciale Extra Brut, Karanika
Laurens Hartman is or should be a case study in the Greek wine scene. He came from Holland, tired of the urban way of life and searching for a place he could enjoy life. Who could ever imagine that this place would be the unfriendly Amyndeon?
Diaporos 2017, Kir-Yianni
Diaporos is a blend of Xinomavro with a small quantity of Syrah that adds colour, complexity and richness.
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.
Goumenissa 2007, Tatsis
The PDO Goumenissa region in northern Macedonia extends to the southeastern foothills of Mount Paiko. The area is famous for its red wines, a blend of Xinomavro and Negoska.
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.
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.
Decennium 07/16, Tatsis Winery
Tatsis brothers used to surprise us many times, but with Decennium, they pushed the boundaries even further. Ten vintages of Goumenissa (Xinomavro, Negoska) bottled together and created another perspective for the region's potential.
Xinomavro Reserve Vieilles Vignes Barba Yannis 2017, Alpha Estate
That wine is produced from a block named Barba Yannis with ungrafted bush vines more than 100 years old. It is aged 24 months in new French oak barrels and 12 months in the bottle.
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.
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.
Xinomavro 2016, Diamantis Winery
This Xinomavro is one of the stylish variety's examples. Pure, elegant and powerful.
Metochi Chromitsa 2007, Tsantali
It is a beautiful well-aged wine at its best drinkable period.
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.
Paliokalias 2017, Domaine Dalamara
It is a pretty famous grand cru wine from the Naoussa region, Northern Greece, where the Xinomavro variety is the ultimate king.
Vieilles Vignes 2016, Domaine Dalamara
I admire all the work of Domaine Dalamaras, but that wine is world-class!
Goumenissa 2011, Tatsis
Through this blog, I have shared my love several times for Goumenissa's blend wines and particularly for this one.
Xinomavro Hedgehog Vineyard 2017, Alpha Estate
This award-winning wine offers great pleasure and is a shining jewel in the Greek wine market and our cellar, of course.
Naoussa 2016, Oenos Nature
This is a modern approach to Xinomavro, the red king of North Greece and the nobler Greek red variety until now.