Dimopoulos WineryXinomavro (Ξινόμαυρο)
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with pork, beef or veal.
The Xinomavro (Ξινόμαυρο) of the Dimopoulos Winery is in the top 50 of wines of Amyndeon.
Taste structure of the Xinomavro (Ξινόμαυρο) from the Dimopoulos Winery
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Xinomavro (Ξινόμαυρο) of Dimopoulos Winery in the region of Macedonia is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Xinomavro (Ξινόμαυρο) of Dimopoulos Winery in the region of Macedonia often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Xinomavro (Ξινόμαυρο)
Pairings that work perfectly with Xinomavro (Ξινόμαυρο)
Original food and wine pairings with Xinomavro (Ξινόμαυρο)
The Xinomavro (Ξινόμαυρο) of Dimopoulos Winery matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of beef luc lake, lamb tagine with vegetables and sweet potatoes or pork cheeks with cider and honey.
Discover the grape variety: Xinomavro
Structured, taut reds with a clear ruby robe that quickly evolves towards tawny, firm tannins and sharp high acidity (hence its name, xino-mavro = acid-black), with aromas of red cherry, sun-dried tomato, black olive, dried herbs, spice, leather and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential, often compared to Nebbiolo. Absolute star of Naoussa PDO in Greek Macedonia, also Amyndeo PDO. Very late-ripening autochthonous Greek variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Xinomavro (Ξινόμαυρο) from Dimopoulos Winery are 2016, 0, 2015
Informations about the Dimopoulos Winery
The Dimopoulos Winery is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Amyndeon to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Amyndeon
PDO in north-west Greek Macedonia (the most northerly and cool plateau at 570–770 m surrounded by four climate-regulating lakes, draining alluvial sandy soils): Xinomavro is the exclusive indigenous signature red (100%) — a brighter, fresher profile than Naoussa with red berries, high acidity and deep colour. Distinctive sparkling wines unique in Greece alongside structured still versions. Rainy winters, dry summers, rapid drainage, excellence in northern Xinomavro.
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: Claret
Name given by the English to the red wine of Bordeaux.
