Xinomavro

Xinomavro
Grape (Vitis)
Species	Vitis vinifera
Also called	Mavro Naoussis,
Notable regions	Naousa, Goumenissa, Amyntaio

Vineyard in Naoussa, that produces the xinomavro grape.

Xinomavro (Greek: Ξινόμαυρο [ksiˈno̞mavro̞], lit. 'sour black') is the principal red wine grape of the uplands of Naousa in the regional unit of Imathia, and around Amyntaio, in Macedonia, Greece. This grape is primarily cultivated in Naousa, Goumenissa, Amyntaio, Rapsani, Trikomo, Siatista, Velventos, and, on a lesser scale, on Mount Athos, at Ossa, Ioannina, Magnesia, Kastoria and Trikala. The total cultivated area is about 18 km².

Wine regions

In Goumenissa the grape is often blended with Negoska to produce very fruity wines with high alcohol levels.

External links

• Chief Greek Red Wine Varieties