Discover the top 100 best red wines of Macedonia as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Macedonia and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Large wine region of northern Greece, 1st by volume, altitude vineyards tempered by mountain massifs. Signature Xinomavro ("acid black") as king grape: structured, complex reds with signature notes of tart cherry, dried tomato, black olive, Mediterranean herbs, leather and a mineral touch, firm tannins and long ageing — compared to Nebbiolo. Stars in PDO Naoussa, Amyndeon, Goumenissa and Rapsani. Also lively, mineral Assyrtiko, aromatic Malagousia as whites.
Light, elegant reds with a clear ruby robe, smooth tannins and an airy palate with preserved acidity. Delicate signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), rose, soft spices and fine floral notes. Finesse profile likened to Pinot Noir. Extremely rare, recently rediscovered and experiencing a fine qualitative revival among modern Greek winemakers around Karditsa. Native Greek black grape of Thessaly.
red wines from the region of Macedonia go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of american style beef marinade, lamb and coconut curry, african style or roast veal with mustard cream.
On the nose in the region of Macedonia often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or minerality. In the mouth in the region of Macedonia is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
