Oenops Xinomav Raw 2019 (750ml) South Coast with aromas of ripe blackberries

with aromas of ripe blackberries

on the western of the Colli Orientali del Friuli – a pre-Alps range of hills that separate Friuli from Slovenia

sautéed Sancerre chicken with mixed vegetables in butter

The acidity is bright and the tannins gravelly

Oenops Xinomav Raw 2019 (750ml) South Coast with aromas of ripe blackberriesOenops is an exciting, minimal intervention winery based in Drama, but they source grapes from all over Greece. This 100% xinomavro, sourced from 40 year old vines in Naoussa and 60 year old vines in Rapsani, is fermented and aged for six months in amphorae and produced without added sulphites hence Xinomavraw! Its aromas include wild cherries, plums and herbs while the palate is unoaked, juicy, pure and red fruited.