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Diamantakos 2019 Xinomavro (Naoussa)
It is a given that Xinomavro evokes Nebbiolo more than anything, but Giorgios’ wine reminds us unavoidably of Côte Rôtie. A heady blend of peppers, olives and Syrah spice evoke the Mistral rather than zephyrs. But then those reassuring tannins in the tail remind us of where we are, while the relatively sumptuous fruit suggests a potential for generosity that not all Naoussa offers in its youth. Those of you who remember fondly the great Uranos of Thimiopoulos will find a kinship here.

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Wine Specifics
WineWise Code | HDI-NAO19 |
Country | Greece |
Region | Naousa |
Color/Style | Red |
Farming Practices | Organic |
Varieties | 100% Xinomavro |
Closure | DIAM |
Case Size | 12x750 |
Pricing | NET |
Maceration | Pre-fermentation cold soak:Three days at 50F |
Pumpover/Punchdown | Initially gently pump overs and finishing with punch down. |
Destemming | Complete |
Fermentation Vessel | Stainless Steel |
Destemming | 14 days |
Aging Method | Used Barrique 70%, New Barrique 30% |
Aging Duration (months) | 14 days |
Filtered | Yes |
Fining Agents | None |
Yeast | Cultured |
Lees Contact/Stirring | 4 months |
Malolactic | Yes |
Added Sulfur | Yes 95 mg/L |
Vineyard Name | Mantemi |
Soil Type | Loam, Gravel, Sedimentary |
Elevation (meters) | 250 |
Vineyard Aspect | Northwest |
Vine Age | 39 |
Yields (hl/ha) | 51.8 |
Vine Training | Double Guyot trellis |
Picking | Hand-harvested |
Annual Production | 1270 |
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