KIR YIANNI KALI RIZA XINOMAVRO 2020

Garnet red color, typical to Xinomavro and the age of the vines. Complex nose with aromas of cherries and strawberries, as well as tomato leaves, violet and oaky notes. The mouth is fruity and crisp, with velvety tannins. Long finish.

Xinomavro is a noble Greek red grape mostly cultivated in northern Greece. It is the second most planted dark-skinned grape in the country that is often compared to the legendary Italian Nebbiolo. The grape is usually made into dry red wines with a strong savory character, great personality, and good acidity.

The best examples come from Naousa PDO. In their youth, wines made from Xinomavro are tannic and high in acidity, but they will typically gain complexity and elegance as they age. The typical aroma found in these wines is reminiscent of sour cherries and pomegranate, along with hints of tomatoes, mushrooms, spice, and black olives.

Best examples can be aged for several years, even decades, creating wines with complex floral, herbal, spice, and leather-like notes.