Wines made from Xinomavro grapes of Pella
Discover the best wines made with Xinomavro as a single variety or as a blend of Pella.
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
The wine region of Pella is located in the region of Macedonia of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Ktima Ligas or the Domaine Ktima Ligas produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Pella are Merlot, Xinomavro and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Pella often reveals types of flavors of oaky, orange or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, cranberry or cherry.
What are the typical flavors of the Xinomavro grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 5% of Xinomavro
- OakPresent in 4% of Xinomavro
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Xinomavro
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Xinomavro
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Xinomavro
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Xinomavro
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Xinomavro
News about the grape variety Xinomavro
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