Xinomavro
By Yiannis Karakasis MW and Prof. George Kotseridis
In a Nutshell
Xinomavro is the prima donna of the Greek vineyard. If I were to describe Agiorgitiko as Steven Spielberg, Xinomavro would have to be Federico Fellini. Capable of producing sophisticated, intellectual wines that transport you to its place of origin. It is probably the Greek variety that has the strongest affinity with its terroir; it maintains a strong tie with its birthplace. For example, a Xinomavro wine from Naoussa is entirely different to that from Amyndeo, just a few km away, or from those of Rapsani and Goumenissa, the other two Xinomavro PDOs, which are also located in the northern part of the country.
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