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Xinomavro

Written by Madeline Puckette

 

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The most important grape of Naoussa, Greece, where wine enthusiasts often cite Xinomavro’s similarities to the Nebbiolo grape and the collector-worthy wines of Barolo.

Primary Flavors

  • Raspberry
  • Plum Sauce
  • Anise
  • Allspice
  • Tobacco

Taste Profile

Dry
Medium-full Body
High Tannins
High Acidity
13.5–15% ABV

Handling


  • SERVE
    55–60°F / 12-15°C

  • GLASS TYPE
    Oversized

  • DECANT
    1 Hour

  • CELLAR
    10+ Years

Food Pairing

An excellent food pairing wine for cheesy pastas, mushroom risotto, roast chicken, and pork, as well as a dry-aged steak, where the tannins help cleanse the palate.

Written byMadeline Puckette

James Beard Award-winning author and Wine Communicator of the Year. I co-founded Wine Folly to help people learn about wine. @WineFolly

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