Winery AthinaGoumenissa
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or lamb.
Taste structure of the Goumenissa from the Winery Athina
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Goumenissa of Winery Athina in the region of Macedonia is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Goumenissa of Winery Athina in the region of Macedonia often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Goumenissa
Pairings that work perfectly with Goumenissa
Original food and wine pairings with Goumenissa
The Goumenissa of Winery Athina matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of burger roll, lamb mice confit and melting carrots or veal curry.
Details and technical informations about Winery Athina's Goumenissa.
Discover the grape variety: Viura
Crisp, structured dry whites with a pale golden color, ample palate and preserved acidity, offering citrus (lemon, grapefruit), white flowers (acacia, orange blossom), yellow fruits (pear, peach), apple and mineral notes. Fine barrel-ageing and cellaring potential (evolving Riojan whites). Star of Rioja DOCa whites as the primary white grape; also essential in Catalan Cava DO. Spanish synonym for macabeo in Rioja.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Goumenissa from Winery Athina are 2012, 2011, 0
Informations about the Winery Athina
The Winery Athina is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Goumenissa to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Goumenissa
PDO of Greek Macedonia south-east of Mount Paiko (Kilkis district south-west, ~200 ha at >150 m on gentle hillsides, non-irrigated vines, yields ≤10,000 kg/ha): Xinomavro as the autochthonous signature in the king red blend (≥80%) — expressive and rich with aromas of plum, tomato, herbs and tobacco. Negoska (≥20%) as softening complement bringing roundness, colour intensity and chocolate notes, an accessible alternative to Naoussa.
The wine region of Macedonia
Large wine region of northern Greece, 1st by volume, altitude vineyards tempered by mountain massifs. Signature Xinomavro ("acid black") as king grape: structured, complex reds with signature notes of tart cherry, dried tomato, black olive, Mediterranean herbs, leather and a mineral touch, firm tannins and long ageing — compared to Nebbiolo. Stars in PDO Naoussa, Amyndeon, Goumenissa and Rapsani. Also lively, mineral Assyrtiko, aromatic Malagousia as whites.
The word of the wine: Premier cru
In Burgundy, third level of classification (above the regional and communal appellations), designating the wines produced on delimited parcels (climats) whose name is added to the communal appellation. The climats classified as first growths are 635.
