Wines made from Xinomavro grapes of Macedonia
Discover the best wines made with Xinomavro as a single variety or as a blend of Macedonia.
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 region of Macedonia
Greek Macedonia (Makedonia) is an expansive region in Northern Greece. It is bordered by the Republic of North Macedonia, Albania and Bulgaria to the north and the Aegean Sea in the South. The vineyards in the mountainous region are extensively planted to Xynomavro, along with Roditis, Limnio and the more-international Cabernet Sauvignon grape variety. Macedonian red wines are noted for their firm tannins and big flavors, and the best examples are among Greece's most-sought-after reds.
What are the typical flavors of the Xinomavro grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 34% of Xinomavro
- EarthPresent in 28% of Xinomavro
- OakPresent in 23% of Xinomavro
- SpicesPresent in 19% of Xinomavro
- Black fruitPresent in 19% of Xinomavro
- Non oakPresent in 17% of Xinomavro
- VegetalPresent in 14% of Xinomavro
- Citrus fruitPresent in 12% of Xinomavro
- MicrobioPresent in 11% of Xinomavro
- Tree fruitPresent in 10% of Xinomavro
- FloralPresent in 9% of Xinomavro
- CherryPresent in 6% of Xinomavro
- StrawberriesPresent in 5% of Xinomavro
- Dried fruitPresent in 5% of Xinomavro
- RaspberryPresent in 5% of Xinomavro
- CitrusPresent in 5% of Xinomavro
- Red fruitPresent in 4% of Xinomavro
- TomatoesPresent in 3% of Xinomavro
- ChocolatePresent in 3% of Xinomavro
- LemonPresent in 3% of Xinomavro