Xinomavro
redCool climate
Greece's great age-worthy red, often compared to Nebbiolo for its high acidity, firm tannins and savoury depth. Pale rim in youth, slow to soften, capable of decades in the cellar in top hands from Naoussa and Amyndeon.
Closed and structured for 5-8 years; serious bottlings hold 15-25 years.
Climate
Cool
Regions
2 regions
Color
red
Typical Structure & Aromas
Typical profile for this variety. Style varies by region, climate, and winemaking.
Structure
Where Xinomavro grows
Greece
Macedonia
The benchmark site for Xinomavro: tannic, savoury, age-worthy reds with rose petal and tomato leaf. Higher-altitude plantings produce lighter Xinomavro reds, rosés and traditional-method sparkling wines. Blended PDO of Xinomavro with the softer Negoska, producing approachable mid-weight reds
Thessaly
On the slopes of Mount Olympus, blended with local Krassato and Stavroto for the Rapsani PDO