Mastodawn

@winedrinker As in many regions, there is an old-school, new-wave debate. Classic Xino tends to be a bit tannic and in need of cellaring. But there are places making more accessible versions. Alpha Estate's, for instance, I love, and is rather accessible. Foundi is old school and I love that too.

Where do you draw the line? I dunno. There is no one answer. I taste the wine. Will it age? Balance? Does it work or not?

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Mark Squires Feb 2

2/2 The mid-palate finesse is admirable. This silky red just dances across the palate, leaving an impression! It's old-school Xinomavro in the best sense, needing air and food. This is increasingly impressive as it sits. $30-ish, 13% alc. #wine #greece #xinomavro #naoussa

Mark Squires Feb 2

This Naoussea, the "Lady of Naoussa," is a blend of Northern Greek Xinomavro vineyards (unlike the Estate wine) from Foundi winery, but it sure seems sophisticated.

Silky and tight, it has an earthy hint, plenty of power as it hits age 10, purity of fruit and fine acidity. The mid-palate finesse is admirable. It's old-school Xinomavro in the best sense, needing air and food. This is increasingly impressive as it sits.

$30-ish, 13% alc.

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Mediterranean Diet Jan 21

top Greek whites for 2026

Maltby & Greek co-founder Stef Kokotos shares which Greek white wine trends to watch out for this year. Plus, db reveals why death threats proceeded the rising quality of one of the country’s most un…
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https://www.diningandcooking.com/2478683/top-greek-whites-for-2026/

Wine Jan 21

top Greek whites for 2026

Maltby & Greek co-founder Stef Kokotos shares which Greek white wine trends to watch out for this year. Plus, db reveals why death threats proceeded the rising quality of one of the country’s most underestimated white varieties. It would not be outlandish to compare Greek As…
#wine #GreekWine #MediterraneanWine #Assyrtiko #crete #greece #Greekwine #Kefalonia #Robola #Vidiano #WhiteWine #Wine #Xinomavro
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2478683/top-greek-whites-for-2026/