Wines made from Xinomavro grapes of Greece
Discover the best wines made with Xinomavro as a single variety or as a blend of Greece.
More informations about the variety Xinomavro
A very old grape variety grown in Greece and very well known in Central Macedonia. It is most certainly a descendant of white gouais and should not be confused with mavrud or mavroudi. It should be noted that many grape varieties have the synonym mavro. Xinomavro is registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties, list A1.
More informations about the wines of Greece
Greece, a mountainous Turkey/mediterranean">Mediterranean country in Southeastern Europe, is often considered the cradle of Western civilization. Archaeological evidence suggests that wine has been made in Parts of Greece for over 4000 years. References in Homer's Iliad and Odyssey confirm that viticulture was widespread here in the 8th century BC. The importance of wine is also evident in Greek mythology.
What are the typical flavors of the Xinomavro grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 95% of Xinomavro
- Red fruitPresent in 94% of Xinomavro
- OakPresent in 87% of Xinomavro
- Non oakPresent in 84% of Xinomavro
- SpicesPresent in 82% of Xinomavro
- Black fruitPresent in 79% of Xinomavro
- VegetalPresent in 77% of Xinomavro
- MicrobioPresent in 68% of Xinomavro
- FloralPresent in 55% of Xinomavro
- Dried fruitPresent in 53% of Xinomavro
- Citrus fruitPresent in 44% of Xinomavro
- CherryPresent in 35% of Xinomavro
- Tree fruitPresent in 34% of Xinomavro
- Red fruitPresent in 30% of Xinomavro
- TomatoesPresent in 29% of Xinomavro
- RaspberryPresent in 28% of Xinomavro
- OakyPresent in 28% of Xinomavro
- StrawberriesPresent in 28% of Xinomavro
- VanillaPresent in 27% of Xinomavro
- EarthyPresent in 27% of Xinomavro