
Xinomavro
Learn about Xinomavro — taste profile, popular regions and more …
Widely regarded as the finest red wine from Greece, the native Xinomavro (literally meaning “acid black”) reaches its fullest potential in the country’s NW region of Naoussa. These single varietal bottlings of Xinomavro (blending is not allowed here) are often compared to the fine Barolos of Italy for their structure, finesse and age-worthiness. While its vines are fickle and blue-black grapes grow in tight clusters, similar to Nebbiolo, Xinomavro actually appears unrelated.
Tasting Notes for Xinomavro
Xinomavro is a dry red wine with vigorous tannins and acidity. Xinomavro wines are dominated by spicy dark fruit notes of blackberry, plum, cherry, pepper and clove.
Perfect Food Pairings for Xinomavro
The tannins and acidity of Xinomavro call for richer dishes, so pair it up with filet mignon, lamb moussaka, mushroom risotto and anything involving feta.
Sommelier Secrets for Xinomavro
The use of French oak can help tame Xinomavro, but too much can overwhelm it. Some eschew oak entirely during winemaking; other producers use locally-grown walnut.
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Kir-Yianni Diaporos 2017Xinomavro from Naoussa, Greece
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Thymiopoulos Young Vines Xinomavro 2020Xinomavro from Naoussa, Greece
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Thymiopoulos Naoussa Xinomavro 2018Xinomavro from Naoussa, Greece
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Magoutes Xinomavro 2017Xinomavro from Macedonia, Greece
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Kir-Yianni Ramnista Vineyard Xinomavro 2017Xinomavro from Naoussa, Greece
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Alpha Estate Hedgehog Vineyard Xinomavro 2019Xinomavro from Macedonia, Greece
- RP
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Vaeni Naoussa Xinomavro 2018Xinomavro from Naoussa, Greece
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Vaeni Naoussa Grande Reserve 2013Xinomavro from Naoussa, Greece
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Boutari Naoussa 2012Xinomavro from Naoussa, Greece
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Boutari Naoussa 2016Xinomavro from Naoussa, Greece
- W&S
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Boutari Naoussa 2007Xinomavro from Greece
- RP
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Thymiopoulos Earth & Sky Xinomavro 2018Xinomavro from Naoussa, Greece
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Thymiopoulos Young Vines Xinomavro 2014Xinomavro from Naoussa, Greece
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Alpha Estate Hedgehog Vineyard Xinomavro 2018Xinomavro from Macedonia, Greece
- W&S
- RP
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Thymiopoulos Uranos Xinomavro 2017Xinomavro from Naoussa, Greece
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Kir-Yianni Ramnista Vineyard Xinomavro 2016Xinomavro from Naoussa, Greece
- W&S
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Domaine Karydas Xinomavro 2017Xinomavro from Naoussa, Greece
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Alpha Estate Hedgehog Vineyard Xinomavro 2014Xinomavro from Greece
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Domaine Tatsis Old Roots Xinomavro 2016Xinomavro from Macedonia, Greece
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Diamantakos Xinomavro 2018Xinomavro from Naoussa, Greece
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Domaine Karydas Xinomavro 2013Xinomavro from Naoussa, Greece
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Thymiopoulos Young Vines Xinomavro 2015Xinomavro from Naoussa, Greece
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Boutari Naoussa 2003Xinomavro from Greece
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Vaeni Naoussa Xinomavro 2016Xinomavro from Naoussa, Greece
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Domaine Tatsis Xinomavro Goumenissa 2004Xinomavro from Greece