Dalamara Winery

Aghechoros Xinomavro Merlot

8.812 ratings
8.94 pro ratings
Naoussa, Macedonia, Greece
Xinomavro, Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 2015 | it is só rewarding to cellar Xinomavro - this wine has gained finesse and complexity - flint and still beautiful fruit (despite Diam-cork). First day with duck pâté. Second day even better, paired with charcuterie and cheese. Pour in the biggest glasses available.

Vintage 2015 | it is só rewarding to cellar Xinomavro - this wine has gained finesse and complexity - flint and still beautiful fruit (despite Diam-cork). First day with duck pâté. Second day even better, paired with charcuterie and cheese. Pour in the biggest glasses available.

Dec 19th, 2025
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 2015 | what a difference a year makes! A year ago some sharp and disturbing edges, and now: lovely wine with nice expressions of spices and flint, great balance and looking forward to another glass. | Paired with a schnitzel and mixed vegetable stew from the oven.

Vintage 2015 | what a difference a year makes! A year ago some sharp and disturbing edges, and now: lovely wine with nice expressions of spices and flint, great balance and looking forward to another glass. | Paired with a schnitzel and mixed vegetable stew from the oven.

Feb 11th, 2021
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 2015 / 80% xinomavro, so high acidity. Hmmm, a bit sharp in smell, don’t know what it is... Good combination with our ‘boerenkool’ Wednesday - Meatballsday (14)

Vintage 2015 / 80% xinomavro, so high acidity. Hmmm, a bit sharp in smell, don’t know what it is... Good combination with our ‘boerenkool’ Wednesday - Meatballsday (14)

Feb 13th, 2020
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 2012 - combination of local grape xinomavro and well known merlot. The smell gives flint and minerals. Slightly bitter in initial taste, almonds and a bit stubborn. I prefer this wine with diner.

Vintage 2012 - combination of local grape xinomavro and well known merlot. The smell gives flint and minerals. Slightly bitter in initial taste, almonds and a bit stubborn. I prefer this wine with diner.

Sep 11th, 2016
Ryan Colthorp

Another great wine we brought back from Greece this year. I would definitely age this a few more years. Dry. Earthy. Paired will with short ribs and potatoes.

Another great wine we brought back from Greece this year. I would definitely age this a few more years. Dry. Earthy. Paired will with short ribs and potatoes.

Dec 13th, 2021
Bruno Baretta

Really good!

Really good!

Apr 5th, 2020
Elaine Banner-Ferguson

Sweet start. Mouth watering mid taste. Clean finish.

Sweet start. Mouth watering mid taste. Clean finish.

Nov 2nd, 2019
Elizabeth Lenz

Elizabeth had this 6 years ago

Elizabeth had this 6 years ago

Jun 7th, 2020
Romano Hoofman

Romano had this 10 years ago

Romano had this 10 years ago

May 6th, 2017
Ben Rohrs

Ben had this 10 years ago

Ben had this 10 years ago

Jan 16th, 2017