Limniona
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Limniona Thessaly
Limniona is a red wine grape with signature aromas of raspberry, sour cherry, violet. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Low alcohol. Often confused with Agiorgitiko and Xinomavro.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on sour-cherry/raspberry fruit and violet lift.
- Check tannin as silky-medium rather than heavy.
Confidence signals
- Modern Limniona profile
- Medium-plus acidity with medium tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Thessaly · Tyrnavos · Central Greece
- Classic styles: Revived Greek red with bright acidity and silky tannins · Fragrant medium-bodied red balancing floral lift and savory spice
Common questions
Is Limniona a red or white grape variety?
Limniona is a red wine grape variety.
What does Limniona smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Limniona include raspberry, sour cherry and violet. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Limniona?
Documented tells for Limniona: Anchor on sour-cherry/raspberry fruit and violet lift. and Check tannin as silky-medium rather than heavy..
What is Limniona most often confused with in blind tasting?
Limniona is most commonly confused with Agiorgitiko, Xinomavro and Kotsifali. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Limniona grown?
Classic regions for Limniona include Thessaly, Tyrnavos and Central Greece.