£30.00
per bottle (750 ml)
Prepare for a captivating bouquet of dark red berries edged with floral notes, intertwined with cedar and a touch of spice – a delightful nod to both Nebbiolo and Pinot Noir. The nose further entices with aromas of dark red berries, cedar, liquorice, and savoury tapenade. On the palate, experience an elegant, medium-bodied wine with a refreshing lift of acidity and beautifully integrated, fine-grained tannins. Layers of red plum, blackberry, earth, and leather unfold with each sip. This compelling red is ready to be enjoyed now and will continue to evolve until 2030. Elevate your meal with pairings like a roasted beet salad with feta or tender slow-roasted lamb shoulder.
Red
Dry
2023
14 ABV
Xinomavro
Northern Greece
Grape
Xinomavro
Xinomavro is a thin-skinned grape variety widely planted in northern Greece. The variety is highly regarded in its native Greece as the finest red wine the country has to offer. With its characteristically high tannin and acidity, Xinomavro is structurally one of the biggest red wines in the Mediterranean and indeed Europe.
The word Xynomavro itself is a conjunction of the Greek words for acid and black, though this is often translated as black and sour. This gives some indication as to the flavour and structure of the wines made from the variety, which in youth remain true to their name, although Xynomavro wines can age gracefully for many years. Classic flavour characteristics include prune, strawberry and sun-dried tomato.
The grapes themselves are blue-black and grow in tight clusters. The size of berries varies within the different clones of Xinomavro, but all vines are late ripening and of fickle nature. Vintage variation is a significant factor to consider with regard to purchasing decisions since the weather can play a large role in Xynomavro’s quality.
Producer
Oenos Mittas
Discover the exciting debut of Oenos Mittas with their Naoussa Red. Yiannis Mittas, a dynamic new voice in Greek winemaking, presents this wonderfully pure Xinomavro from his organically farmed vineyard on Mount Vermio.
