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By Jancis Robinson, MW
(Artisans Vignerons de Naoussa Xinomavro Náoussa Red) Subscribe to see review text.
11/23/2020, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
6/15/2023 - mrgarreth Likes this wine: 88 Points
Garnet. Intense nose of tomato leaf, olive, sour cherry, sweet herbs, raspberry. High acidity and tannins. Plummy. Savoury with some decent complexity.
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5/17/2023 - forceberry wrote: 93 Points
100% organically farmed Xinomavro from 10 to 30 yo vineyards (averaging 25 yo). Fermented spontaneously, macerated with the skins for 25 days. Aged in old 500-liter demi-muids for 12 months. 13% alcohol. Lot number L0218W3.
Somewhat evolved pomegranate color. A bit restrained but also very attractive and complex nose with slightly evolved aromas of ripe blackcurrants, some wizened cherries and cooked strawberry tones, a little bit of tomato stalk, light funky animale nuances, a hint of fresh red plum, a touch of sun-dried tomatos and a whiff of herby meat stew. The wine is ripe yet fir and dry on the palate with a medium-to-moderately full body and intense flavors of ripe blackcurrants and sour cherries, some juicy cherry tomato tones, a little bit of black raspberry, light funky notes of old leather, a hint of loose tobacco and a sweeter touch of wizened red fruits. Despite its ripeness, the wine feels very savory and quite stern throughout. The high acidity and rather assertive and grippy - but not aggressive - tannins make the wine feel very sinewy and structured. The finish is dry, long and grippy with a vibrant, juicy aftertaste of brambly black raspberries, some fresh blackcurrants, a little bit of old leather, light nuances of tobacco, a hint of ripe tomato and a touch of sour cherry bitterness.
A fantastic, quite intense and very savory Xinomavro made in an attractive, old-school style. Although there is some ripeness, the emphasis is not on fruit or accessibility - this is a tough, savory and somewhat bitter Xinomavro with those distinctive tomato nuances and a tiny bit of rustic funk. It's obvious that these co-operative fellows are not trying to make the most impressive or the most accessible Xinomavro, but instead the best and the most honest expression of this fine variety. In this wine you can see why Xinomavro is often compared to Nebbiolo, but at the same time it carries its own Greek identity with pride. The wine drinks pretty well right now, but I can see it evolving and improving for years more. Excellent stuff, highly recommended.
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4/9/2023 - pcwoz Likes this wine: 90 Points
Really interesting savoury nose. Polyphenols. Dark cherry. These extend onto the palate. Wine is quite structured with tannins. These softened after decanting an hour and time in the glass. Smoothed quite a lot into a nicely integrated, complex and interesting wine. Nice freshness. Long. Really enjoyed it. I'm very keen on Pinot Noir, Nerello Mascalese and Nebbiolo. It's very much in those mounds for me, whilst still being its own thing.
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3/30/2023 - Alykhan V Likes this wine: 89 Points
By the glass at Barbary in Covent Garden
Muted nose of acetic acid and subtle cherry notes
Classic xinomavro palate. Nebbiolo-like. Not too heavy, floral (roses), red fruit, medium+ tannins. Medium+ body
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3/7/2023 - Rupert wrote:
At Pig on the Beach: warm red fruits, appealing.
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