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 76% of Xinomavro
- MicrobioPresent in 67% of Xinomavro
- FloralPresent in 54% of Xinomavro
- Dried fruitPresent in 52% of Xinomavro
- Citrus fruitPresent in 43% 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
News about the grape variety Xinomavro
Sarah Jane Evans MW: My top 10 Spanish fine wines of 2021
In a year when travel was almost impossible, wine has been a fine companion. In terms of varieties I have been drinking a vinous A to Z: everything from Albillo (Cebreros) to Zibibbo (Pantelleria, Italy). Specifically I have been enjoying Cariñena from Priorat and Rioja, plus Garnachas – white, red and hairy – from Terra Alta, Rioja and Gredos, as well as Greek Xinomavro from Naoussa and Xarel.lo from Catalunya. Scroll down for Sarah Jane Evans MW’s top 10 wines of 2021 Not forgetting Menc ...
Decanter reveals Hall of Fame and Rising Star award winners for 2022
Rosa Kruger, a self-styled ‘farm manager’ who is a leading figure in world viticulture and has played a major role in the development of South Africa’s modern-day wine scene, has been announced as recipient of the Decanter Hall of Fame prize for 2022. She is also the first South African to join this exclusive group of wine world stars. This year marks the 39th edition of the award, previously known as Man or Woman of the Year and launched in 1984. Chris Maillard, Decanter’s Edi ...
Decanter Editor-in-Chief’s New York Fine Wine Encounter top tips
There are going to be some utterly splendid wines to taste at our New York Fine Wine Encounter – many of the world’s grandest winemakers have brought some of their very best bottles to our event, knowing their hard work and talent will be appreciated by a discerning audience. My team of experts have picked out a great selection of their personal favourites from the wines on offer, and for their superbly detailed analysis and opinion, you should read the pieces and the picks from Georgie Hindle, ...