Greece, Goumenissa
Xynomavro
Description
A Xinomavro from selected vineyard plots in Goumenissa, which gives full expression to the vigor and unique character of this emblematic Macedonian variety.
Vinification/Aging: Late harvest, long skin contact for 8-10 weeks, ageing in oak barrels for 12 months.
Tasting notes: Bright ruby. Tomato, ripe wild cherry, blackcurrant, jammy figs and dried plums, with notes of coffee and spices. Balanced and vivid taste, rich in round tannins, with a complex aftertaste.
Food pairing: Fatty yellow cheese, smoked cold cuts, roasted meats, sausages and Bolognese.
Best served at: 18-20°C
Alcohol
13.5%
Analytical data
dry
Vinification
Late harvest, long skin contact for 8-10 weeks.
Vineyard
Location of vineyards: Goumenissa, North Greece Soil: Clay loam, rocky Harvest: October
Maturation
Ageing in oak barrels for 12 months.
