Wines made from Xinomavro grapes of Greece - Page 2
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?
- Red fruitPresent in 58% of Xinomavro
- OakPresent in 55% of Xinomavro
- EarthPresent in 54% of Xinomavro
- VegetalPresent in 43% of Xinomavro
- Non oakPresent in 42% of Xinomavro
- Black fruitPresent in 42% of Xinomavro
- SpicesPresent in 41% of Xinomavro
- MicrobioPresent in 18% of Xinomavro
- Citrus fruitPresent in 12% of Xinomavro
- Tree fruitPresent in 11% of Xinomavro
- FloralPresent in 10% of Xinomavro
- Dried fruitPresent in 8% of Xinomavro
- StrawberriesPresent in 7% of Xinomavro
- TomatoesPresent in 6% of Xinomavro
- Red fruitPresent in 5% of Xinomavro
- CherryPresent in 5% of Xinomavro
- EarthyPresent in 4% of Xinomavro
- OakyPresent in 4% of Xinomavro
- RaspberryPresent in 3% of Xinomavro
- BlackberryPresent in 3% of Xinomavro
News about the grape variety Xinomavro
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