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NAOUSSA XINOMAVRO 2019 PDO Naoussa, Macedonia
Vintage Assessments Tasting Note Producer BOUTARI
Faintly ambering medium deep red colour. Gently spicy, fairly intense,slightly earthy, dried ripe plum-cherry nose with some sandalwood notes. Dry, medium bodied, slightly spicy, fairly ripe, rustic, plum flavours with a lingering, rather high acid, still somewhat tannic, crisp,leanish, faintly bitter finish. Still quite youthful, this 100% Xinomavro has 12.5% alcohol and 2 g/L residual sugar with lot number L13121303 on the capsule. Should work with lamb kabobs. The 2017 was released on April 3, 2021 at $19.95. CSPC 23218
Type Red Table Wine
Agent Kol Gro
Country Greece
Region
Rating **/**+(88 points)
Firm, Youthful, Grippy, Rustic
LCBO Text Status
TASTING NOTE: Boutari was founded in 1879 and is one of Greece's most renowned wineries. This 100% Xinomavro is crafted in a fruity, easy-to-enjoy style, with a lithe mouthfeel, moderately grippy tannins, and complex notes of berry fruit, plum, vanilla and earth. Pair with moussaka or lamb stew. Price $ 18.95
Bottle Size 750 mL
Tasting Date vintages release - March 5, 2022
Cases bought 299 (12 bottles per case)

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Score:  - NOT PRESENTED  * Very Basic   *+ OK   ** Good   **/**+ Very Good   **+ Excellent   *** Outstanding   ***+ Superb

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