Xinomavro wines

Xinomavro

Xinomavro is a red grape variety from Greece. The name translates to sour-black (“xino” = sour and “mavro” = black).

This grape is widely grown in Greece. It can produce pretty much any type of wine, from rosé to white sparkling wine to red, good-aging wine!

Because of its character, Xinomavro is often compared to Pinot Noir or Nebbiolo. Just like Pinot Noir, it is too a quite demanding grape variety. The terroir and climatic conditions need to be just right for it. Also, the yields per hectare must be kept low to allow Xinomavro to give the best of itself!

Since recent years some attempts of cultivating Xinomavro have been made in Gansu province, in north-central China.