{"title":"Thymiopoulos Vineyards | Naoussa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Collection_Banner_3dd5402a-aaca-4776-9aff-4d7dc1dd1c11.jpg?v=1561406333\" alt=\"Thymiopoulos Vineyards Naoussa, Greece\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Thymiopoulos family have been growing grapes in the Naoussa region of Greek Macedonia for generations, but it was Apostolos’ father Sergios who began growing them commercially to sell to local wineries. Whilst his father made a concerted effort to focus on improving quality, it was Apostolos himself who seized the opportunity to begin making wines under the family name. Having studied oenology in Athens he returned home and in 2003 he commenced production, with his first vintage released in 2005.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom an early stage, Apostolos focused on the local Xinomavro grape, a red variety that gives wines which are pale in colour, yet high in tannins, somewhat akin to Nebbiolo. Looking to take advantage of the old bush vines his family owned, he sought to produce high-quality modern examples of this indigenous variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThymiopoulos’ vineyards are located around Trilofos in Naoussa, a forested area which experiences cold winters and hot summers; climatically it shares much in common with the Bordeaux wine region of France. Over time Apostolos has increased the family vineyard holdings, whilst still maintaining the same low-intervention approach to viticulture of previous generations. His methods incorporate organic and biodynamic practices; guinea fowls and turkeys are used for pest control and the use of herbicides is avoided. In the winery fermentation is carried out using wild yeast and the wines are bottled unfiltered, with only the minimum addition of sulphur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"thymiopoulos-vineyards-malagouzia-assyrtiko","title":"Thymiopoulos Vineyards Malagouzia \u0026 Assyrtiko 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrapes for this exclusive Thymiopoulos Vineyards white wine come from five to ten-year-old vines planted on limestone soils in the region of Imathia. They were handpicked in late August and early September and underwent fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks, before being bottled unoaked. The result is a wine which perfectly marries the rich stone fruit and floral flavours of Malagouzia with the acidity and minerality of Assyrtiko, which adds freshness and complexity to the finish.[#intro]A perfect marriage between the rich stone fruit flavours of Malagouzia \u0026amp; the minerality of Assyrtiko...[\/intro] \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thymiopoulos Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23395721183290,"sku":"A24THYMIOPOULOSWHITE-1","price":14.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/WhiteBottle_b37292b7-0043-4a7b-8b2d-24896c98396b.jpg?v=1638718974"},{"product_id":"thymiopoulos-vineyards-xinomavro","title":"Thymiopoulos Vineyards Xinomavro 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduced and bottled by Apostolos Thymiopoulos, this exclusive red wine is made from Xinomavro, a grape variety native to Naoussa which has come to be recognised as one of Greece’s most significant red varieties. Traditionally the wines are pale in colour, yet high in tannins, somewhat akin to Italy's Nebbiolo. Grapes for the wine come from fifteen to twenty-five-year-old vines planted on schist and limestone-clay soils in Naoussa. They were handpicked in late September and early October and underwent fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks, with 25% whole bunches used, before being bottled unoaked. Belying the pale colour, this wine packs in plenty of character, offering dark fruit, tobacco and black olive flavours alongside a bracing acidity and a bold tannic structure. Baby Barolo! [#intro]Xinomavro is Greece's answer to Nebbiolo, offering Barolo-like tannins \u0026amp; complexity, but with unique character...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thymiopoulos Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23395815555130,"sku":"A22THYMIOPOULOSRED-1","price":15.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/RedBottle_fd8a33d6-0109-4ed2-890d-324a8609b423.jpg?v=1638718242"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/Collection_Image_0251561c-d1bc-4c8b-814c-cb88ec53aa9c.jpg?v=1561406454","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/thymiopoulos-vineyards-naoussa-greece\/thymiopoulos.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}