Negoska
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Popolka Naoussis, Negotska Popolka
Negoska is a red wine grape with signature aromas of black cherry, plum, violet. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Agiorgitiko and Xinomavro.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for ripe black-cherry/plum fruit with floral-violet lift.
- Check medium-plus body and moderate tannin before calling firmer mountain reds.
Confidence signals
- Ripe black-fruit plus violet cue
- Balanced medium-plus red frame
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Goumenissa · Central Macedonia · Macedonia
- Classic styles: Northern Greek red often blended with Xinomavro (#13284) for color and fruit · Medium-plus red with ripe black-fruit profile and moderate tannin
Common questions
Is Negoska a red or white grape variety?
Negoska is a red wine grape variety.
What does Negoska smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Negoska include black cherry, plum and violet. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Negoska?
Documented tells for Negoska: Look for ripe black-cherry/plum fruit with floral-violet lift. and Check medium-plus body and moderate tannin before calling firmer mountain reds..
What is Negoska most often confused with in blind tasting?
Negoska is most commonly confused with Agiorgitiko, Xinomavro and Limnio. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Negoska grown?
Classic regions for Negoska include Goumenissa, Central Macedonia and Macedonia.