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Winography

Xinomavro

ksee-NOH-mav-roh

Dry · Red

Northern Greece's noblest grape, often compared to Nebbiolo for its high tannin, high acidity, and pale color masking great intensity. The star of Naoussa, producing complex, age-worthy reds.

Globalplantings
2,167
hectares · 2023
Topcountry
Greece
100% of global total
Countriesgrown
1
across 1 continent
BodyMedium–Full
LightFull
AcidityHigh
LowHigh
TanninHigh
LowHigh
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