xinomavro – A Trip Around the World of Wine in 52 Weeks

June 7th-Xinomavro

Xinomavro is a red grape indigenous to northern Greece. I previously discussed a blended wine made with it on February 16th, 2022. This week, I opted for a varietal wine. The name Xinomavro translates to mean ‘acid black’ due to the grape’s color and level of acid. It is the second most widely planted redContinue reading “June 7th-Xinomavro”

February 16th-Limniona and Xinomavro

Limniona and Xinomavro are both Greek red grape varieties. Xinomavro is quite a bit more common than Limniona but Limniona is increasing in popularity. Limniona has been around for decades but had always been used as a blending grape. It didn’t get bottles as a single varietal wine until 2007. It originates from the regionContinue reading “February 16th-Limniona and Xinomavro”