Naoussa
Acidity and tannins offer clues beyond fruit.
To get started
Compare young and more mature bottles from the same producer if possible. Describe tannins and freshness without confusing maturity and sweetness.
Key grapes
Xinomavro — A Greek red with lively acidity and firm tannins. Taste with and without a bite of meat or mushrooms. Note whether tannins feel equally firm in both situations.
Compare regions
Compare regions in the same country too: the same grape can produce different wines as climate, site and producer choices change.
Style descriptions are guides, not rules: vintage, vineyard, blending and maturation change the result.
