Xinomavro
A Greek red with lively acidity and firm tannins.
Associated with Naoussa, it invites a distinction between tannic strength and colour intensity. A lighter colour can still conceal structure.
What to notice
Taste with and without a bite of meat or mushrooms. Note whether tannins feel equally firm in both situations.
Explore styles and places
Style descriptions are guides, not rules: vintage, vineyard, blending and maturation change the result.
Naoussa — Acidity and tannins offer clues beyond fruit.
