Winery ThymiopoulosAftorizo (Aytopizo)
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with game (deer, venison), mature and hard cheese or pasta.
The Aftorizo (Aytopizo) of the Winery Thymiopoulos is in the top 10 of wines of Naoussa.
Taste structure of the Aftorizo (Aytopizo) from the Winery Thymiopoulos
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Aftorizo (Aytopizo) of Winery Thymiopoulos in the region of Macedonia is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Aftorizo (Aytopizo) of Winery Thymiopoulos 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 Aftorizo (Aytopizo)
Pairings that work perfectly with Aftorizo (Aytopizo)
Original food and wine pairings with Aftorizo (Aytopizo)
The Aftorizo (Aytopizo) of Winery Thymiopoulos matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, game (deer, venison) or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of seafood lasagna, civet of wild boar or cheese fondue.
Discover the grape 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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Aftorizo (Aytopizo) from Winery Thymiopoulos are 2017, 2016
Informations about the Winery Thymiopoulos
The Winery Thymiopoulos is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 29 wines for sale in the of Naoussa to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Naoussa
The wine region of Naoussa is located in the region of Imathia of Macedonia of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Boutari or the Domaine Thymiopoulos produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Naoussa are Xinomavro, Merlot and Assyrtiko, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Naoussa often reveals types of flavors of cherry, game or fennel and sometimes also flavors of saline, fresh strawberries or anise.
The wine 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.
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The word of the wine: Reduced
This is said of aromas that are reminiscent of a stale wine and that can be released when a long-closed bottle is opened. They generally fade with airing.
