Grape Variety: XINOMAVRO
Tasting notes: Blackberries and cherries on the nose, which is very clean and expressive. On the fruity palate, it is very savory and elegant with and a cheerful finish.
Vinification: Berry to berry selection (grapes from Naoussa and Amyntaion region, organic) Spontaneous fermentation in egg shaped 5 hl amphoras 6% whole cluster Fermentation with nothing added, and no machinery used at any stage (all by hand) 6 months aging on the fine lees in amphoras Bottled unfiltered to retain its natural character and elegance No sulfites added
Food matching: Serve as a great match for duck, ribs, Mediterranean and Asian cuisine.
The winery: OENOPS WINES PC was founded in 2015 by Nikos Karatzas and it is the most newly established winery in the region of Drama. Its main purpose is to produce highest quality wines in limited quantities. The grapes come from personally selected vineyards from Drama and Macedonia in general, that are cultivated from ambitious winegrowers.
Vineyard Characheristics
Location: NAOUSSA, AMYNTAION
Elevation: DIVERS
Soil Type: DIVERS
Age of wines: 14 – 65