Oenops Wines, renowned for their innovative approach and commitment to quality, present the 'XinomavRAW' Xinomavro 2021 from Naoussa, Greece. This wine showcases the unique terroir of Naoussa, offering a complex bouquet with hints of red fruit and earthy undertones.

Composition: 100% Xinomavro. The vines are grown on limestone-rich soils, enhancing the wine's minerality.
Winemaking: Traditional fermentation with indigenous yeasts to preserve the authentic flavors.
Aging: Aged in neutral oak barrels for 12 months to add subtle complexity.

Wine Critic Reviews

Gismondi on Wine (88): Oenops was founded in 2015 by winemaker Nikos Karatzas, with a focus on indigenous and rare grape varieties grown on profound terroir. He selects organically grown cool climate sites and old vine plots, from vineyards in Drama and Macedonia. As you may have guessed from the name, this is a raw version of xinomavro, with lowest intervention (native ferment, no SO2, unfiltered), fermented in amphora, where it remained aging for 6 months. This hazy brown / crimson hued wine streams muddled cherry, crushed plum with a lift of spritz. Acidity is slight, as are the fine tannins, pulling with a sticky resistance, through allowing the fine texture of the amphora to shine. Enjoy this naked view of the ancient grape with a slight chill.