{"title":"XINOMAVRO","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Grape_Banner_2_eed6d4d2-d841-4fac-b7ef-492ee641990a.jpg?v=1768926363\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love the ethereal power of Pinot Noir or the structured complexity of Nebbiolo, you will fall in love with Xinomavro. Its name translates literally to \"Acid-Black,\" a nod to its vibrant acidity and deep, brooding character, yet in the glass, it often appears deceptively pale and translucent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHailing primarily from the cool, high-altitude vineyards of Naoussa and Amyndeon in northern Greece, Xinomavro is widely regarded as the country's finest red grape. It is a wine of striking paradoxes: elegant yet muscular, aromatic yet savoury. It does not rely on simple fruit sweetness; instead, it offers a distinct, intellectual bouquet of sun-dried tomato, black olive tapenade, sour cherry, and truffle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike fine Barolo, these are wines built for the long haul. In their youth, they can be gripping and tannic, demanding rich protein (roast lamb is the ultimate match), but with age, they evolve into something truly profound, layering leather, spice, and earth over that vibrant core of red fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"alpha-estate-xinomavro-reserve-vieilles-vignes-single-block-barba-yannis","title":"Alpha Estate Xinomavro Reserve Vieilles Vignes Single Block Barba Yannis 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Alpha Estate Xinomavro Reserve Vieilles Vignes Single Block Barba Yannis is named in honour of Mr Yannis, from whom the block was purchased in 1994. The vineyard is located in Amyndeo, in the region of Macedonia and the vines are un-grafted, pre-phylloxera bush vines which are over 90 years old. After vinification the wine was maintained on its fine lees (\"sur lie\") for eighteen months with regular stirring. The wine matured in French oak for 24 months before being bottled without fining or filtration and then spent a further 12 months ageing in the bottle before release. A complex and typical Xinomavro (pronounced Ksee no' ma vro), showing aromas of smoky black fruits, strawberries, dark cherries, liquorice, sundried tomatoes, and delicate spice. Full bodied and structured on the palate, with a rich depth of fruit, concentrated savoury notes and a touch of oak. The velvety tannins lead through to a persistent and aromatic finish.[#intro]This is a savoury red wine made from 90-year-old Xinomavro vines...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alpha Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23363837329466,"sku":"A22ALPHAXINORESV-1","price":31.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Xinomavro_Reserve.jpg?v=1560851000"},{"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\/Xinomavro.jpg?v=1768925785","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/xinomavro-grape-variety\/xinomavro.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}