Xinomavro
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Xynomavro
Xinomavro is a red wine grape with signature aromas of tomato leaf, sour cherry, rose. Structure: Medium(+) body, High acidity, High tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Tempranillo and Sangiovese.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for high tannin and acidity with lifted savory aromatics.
- Check for sour-cherry and tomato-leaf profile before declaring Nebbiolo (#8417).
Confidence signals
- Tomato-leaf and rose profile
- High tannin with pale-to-medium color
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Naoussa · Amyndeon · Goumenissa
- Classic styles: High-acid high-tannin aromatic Greek red · Age-worthy savory mountain red
Common questions
Is Xinomavro a red or white grape variety?
Xinomavro is a red wine grape variety.
What does Xinomavro smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Xinomavro include tomato leaf, sour cherry and rose. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, High acidity, High tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Xinomavro?
Documented tells for Xinomavro: Look for high tannin and acidity with lifted savory aromatics. and Check for sour-cherry and tomato-leaf profile before declaring Nebbiolo (#8417)..
What is Xinomavro most often confused with in blind tasting?
Xinomavro is most commonly confused with Tempranillo, Sangiovese and Nebbiolo. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Xinomavro grown?
Classic regions for Xinomavro include Naoussa, Amyndeon and Goumenissa.