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Domaine Karydas Xinomavro 2019 750ml

size
750ml
country
Greece
region
Macedonia
appellation
Naousa
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Additional vintages
2019 2018 2011
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Winery
92 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate The 2019 Naoussa, i.e., the Estate Xinomavro with just Domaine Karydas on the label, was aged for 24 months in French oak (40% new, 60% used) and sourced from 35 year old vines. Seeming rather full bodied on opening, with all that Xinomavro acidity and power, this is mouth coating and mouth filling, with classic, Xinomavro flavors and underlying minerality. As it airs, the structure takes over and it seems far less fruity and fleshy. This wine is nowhere near ready to drink, but it actually begins to drink shockingly well the next day, far more expressive then and showing off its fruit, not merely its power. It has the concentration to balance its power. Its flavor profile is classic and there is a lot going on here that is very impressive, which makes it a screaming value for the money. It will be astringent and a bit on the rustic side for awhile, though. Some cellaring will help. When you crack it, remember that it is a food wine, not a simple sipper
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Domaine Karydas Xinomavro 2019 750ml

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$25.94
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92 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate The 2019 Naoussa, i.e., the Estate Xinomavro with just Domaine Karydas on the label, was aged for 24 months in French oak (40% new, 60% used) and sourced from 35 year old vines. Seeming rather full bodied on opening, with all that Xinomavro acidity and power, this is mouth coating and mouth filling, with classic, Xinomavro flavors and underlying minerality. As it airs, the structure takes over and it seems far less fruity and fleshy. This wine is nowhere near ready to drink, but it actually begins to drink shockingly well the next day, far more expressive then and showing off its fruit, not merely its power. It has the concentration to balance its power. Its flavor profile is classic and there is a lot going on here that is very impressive, which makes it a screaming value for the money. It will be astringent and a bit on the rustic side for awhile, though. Some cellaring will help. When you crack it, remember that it is a food wine, not a simple sipper
Product Details
size
750ml
country
Greece
region
Macedonia
appellation
Naousa
Additional vintages
2019 2018 2011
Overview
92 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate The 2019 Naoussa, i.e., the Estate Xinomavro with just Domaine Karydas on the label, was aged for 24 months in French oak (40% new, 60% used) and sourced from 35 year old vines. Seeming rather full bodied on opening, with all that Xinomavro acidity and power, this is mouth coating and mouth filling, with classic, Xinomavro flavors and underlying minerality. As it airs, the structure takes over and it seems far less fruity and fleshy. This wine is nowhere near ready to drink, but it actually begins to drink shockingly well the next day, far more expressive then and showing off its fruit, not merely its power. It has the concentration to balance its power. Its flavor profile is classic and there is a lot going on here that is very impressive, which makes it a screaming value for the money. It will be astringent and a bit on the rustic side for awhile, though. Some cellaring will help. When you crack it, remember that it is a food wine, not a simple sipper
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Varietal: Xinomavro

In Macedonia and many parts of mountainous Greece, the dry and arid landscape have proven to be an ideal home for the Xinomavro varietal grape. This native varietal has been cultivated and processed for over a thousand years in this part of Europe, and is beginning to be experimented with elsewhere in the world where the climatic conditions are suitable for its type. The name of the grape means 'acid black' in Greek, referring to both the color of the skin, and the fact that this particular varietal holds a relatively high acid content. However, the Xinomavro grape is most widely celebrated for its tannin-rich character, which makes it an ideal grape for barrel aging This process reveals many of the wonderful flavors and aromas the complex Xinomavro grape holds, and is a real treat for lovers of dark and interesting red wines.
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Country: Greece

As one of the oldest wine producing countries in the world, Greece has millenia of experience and expertise when it comes to viticulture, and has developed a set of flavors and characteristics which are found nowhere else on earth. The ancient Greeks revered and deified wine, and were the first true innovators in the history of wine, adding everything from seawater to honey and spices in order to find exciting new taste combinations and aromas. Today, Greek wines are just as varied, although far more refined and sophisticated than their ancient counterparts. The practice of enhancing Greek wines with aromatic substances never left the country, though, as can be seen in the popular Retsina wines, which use pine resin to provide their unique taste and aroma combinations. There is far more to Greek wine than merely Retsina, however, and the vast variety on offer is a testament to the expertise of Greek wineries making the most of the wonderful climate, terrain and grape varietals they work with.
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green grapes

Varietal: Xinomavro

In Macedonia and many parts of mountainous Greece, the dry and arid landscape have proven to be an ideal home for the Xinomavro varietal grape. This native varietal has been cultivated and processed for over a thousand years in this part of Europe, and is beginning to be experimented with elsewhere in the world where the climatic conditions are suitable for its type. The name of the grape means 'acid black' in Greek, referring to both the color of the skin, and the fact that this particular varietal holds a relatively high acid content. However, the Xinomavro grape is most widely celebrated for its tannin-rich character, which makes it an ideal grape for barrel aging This process reveals many of the wonderful flavors and aromas the complex Xinomavro grape holds, and is a real treat for lovers of dark and interesting red wines.
fields

Country: Greece

As one of the oldest wine producing countries in the world, Greece has millenia of experience and expertise when it comes to viticulture, and has developed a set of flavors and characteristics which are found nowhere else on earth. The ancient Greeks revered and deified wine, and were the first true innovators in the history of wine, adding everything from seawater to honey and spices in order to find exciting new taste combinations and aromas. Today, Greek wines are just as varied, although far more refined and sophisticated than their ancient counterparts. The practice of enhancing Greek wines with aromatic substances never left the country, though, as can be seen in the popular Retsina wines, which use pine resin to provide their unique taste and aroma combinations. There is far more to Greek wine than merely Retsina, however, and the vast variety on offer is a testament to the expertise of Greek wineries making the most of the wonderful climate, terrain and grape varietals they work with.