This is a powerful and pointed Xinomavro, showing off some typical rusticity but having just enough fruit to balance (some of) the power. It's earthy and complex. Very dry, a bit acidic and astringent?in other words, Xinomavro?this is an old-school versio...
Only 3,000 bottles – half the usual amount because it was a very difficult year with hail in mid July and rain during the harvest. 'We had a lot of bad things', says winemaker Haroula Spinthiropoulou. TA 6 g/l, pH 3.4. Lightish cherry red. Much more pepp...
"A blend of Xinomavro and Moschomavro and aged in stainless steel, this rose is bold in color, smell and palate. Deep pinkish red in color, the nose explodes with rich ripe red berries, crisp stone fruit and hints of white pepper and minerality. Floral, spicy and exotic, the palate is medium to full bodied, drinking like a clean light red wine. Ripe raspberries and wild strawberries roll in the mid palate creating a point of sweetness, following with a briny, vibrant mineral driven finish." - Winery notes