This is what good wine from the Xynómavro grape tastes like

Xynómavro is a Greek grape that produces rich red wines with lively acidity, fine spiciness and firm tannin. Not a wine to drink young. Xynómavro wine only really comes into its own after a few years of bottle rest have softened the tannins, which is why many Greek winemakers blend it with other grapes.

Check out our wines made from Xynómavro grapes

Xynómavro is, after Agiorgitiko, the most widely planted grape in Greece. Xynómavro literally means 'sour and black'. That turns out not to be too bad at all - the color isn't overly dark and the acidity is lively but manageable.

You find Xynómavro mainly in the province of Macedonia, in the north of the country on the border with 'the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia', as we are officially supposed to call that country thanks to the Greeks. Wine with the Náoussa appellation is made from 100% Xynómavro and is held in the highest regard for this grape. That is a wine that really needs years to come into its own. In wines with the Rapsáni appellation, Xynómavro is blended with the Krasato and Stavroto grapes.

We currently have two wines made from the Xynómavro grape in our range. You can view our Xynómavro wines here.