Greek wines are gaining more interest. It started with Santorini’s Assyrtiko, and has moved to red varieties from the mainland. Xinomavro is sometimes compared to Nebbiolo because of its aromatics, earthy aspects and high tannins. The 2017 Diamantis Xinomavro is grown at a high altitude of 900 meters on limestone soil in the area of Siatista in Macedonia.
This wine has a bright red colour. It delivers an aromatic bouquet of rose petals. On the palate, red cherry and cranberry fruit is accompanied by some herbs and minerality. This is still a fresh, medium-bodied wine, which is quite elegant. It tastes like a cooler climate wine with firm tannins on the finish. It is best drunk with a protein dish.
Score: 91/+
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