Domaine Karydas

Naoussa Xinomavro

9.0190 ratings
9.059 pro ratings
Naoussa, Macedonia, Greece
Xinomavro
Top Notes For
Lars Fasel

Meaty, iodine, & red currant on the nose. Palate much more opulent than expected. Different but slightly less enjoyable than the Thymiopoulos.

Meaty, iodine, & red currant on the nose. Palate much more opulent than expected. Different but slightly less enjoyable than the Thymiopoulos.

Mar 25th, 2021
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.3

Nice bitter balance. Bright red currant, black raspberry. Earth/mineral. Air is very kind.

Nice bitter balance. Bright red currant, black raspberry. Earth/mineral. Air is very kind.

Dec 24th, 2018
Andrew Whittle

Co-Owner/Director Summit Estate Wines

9.1

Unusual herbaceous & “meaty” nose, with lots of tannin. Would like to try again in a few years.

Unusual herbaceous & “meaty” nose, with lots of tannin. Would like to try again in a few years.

Oct 25th, 2018
Charlie Abbott

Sommelier Casa Mono

9.1

Big, buxom, cultured. Dark plummy fruit, cocoa, leather, a big boy with some structure, kinda like Bordeaux if it went to Barry’s boot camp

Big, buxom, cultured. Dark plummy fruit, cocoa, leather, a big boy with some structure, kinda like Bordeaux if it went to Barry’s boot camp

Feb 8th, 2018
Maggie Harrison

I am all in on this wine!

I am all in on this wine!

Sep 30th, 2017
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.6

Love. Savory, aromatic. Wonderful bottle development. Molyvos, NYC.

Love. Savory, aromatic. Wonderful bottle development. Molyvos, NYC.

Aug 15th, 2017
Beau Carson

The closest thing to Barbaresco outside of Italy! I love this grape and suggest everyone to search it out!

The closest thing to Barbaresco outside of Italy! I love this grape and suggest everyone to search it out!

Jul 23rd, 2017
Mark Lindzy

100% Xinomavro, bold tannins and red fruit, and rose petals...like a Greek Nebbiolo!

100% Xinomavro, bold tannins and red fruit, and rose petals...like a Greek Nebbiolo!

4 people found it helpfulSep 6th, 2014
Sipping Fine Wine

Over 20 years ago Konstantinos Karydas established Karydas Estate in Ano Gastra, a well-known grape-growing region in Naoussa. Xinomavro (pronounced ksee-NO-mah-vro) is the noblest red variety grown in Greece. Medium Garnet with aromas of red fruits and spice. On the palate dried red fruit, cherry, cinnamon and oak flavors. Rustic tannins, good acidity balance on a medium finish ending with earthy spices. Wine beginning to show some age. Tasting Sample.

Over 20 years ago Konstantinos Karydas established Karydas Estate in Ano Gastra, a well-known grape-growing region in Naoussa. Xinomavro (pronounced ksee-NO-mah-vro) is the noblest red variety grown in Greece. Medium Garnet with aromas of red fruits and spice. On the palate dried red fruit, cherry, cinnamon and oak flavors. Rustic tannins, good acidity balance on a medium finish ending with earthy spices. Wine beginning to show some age. Tasting Sample.

1 person found it helpfulAug 16th, 2019
Amritha Surath

Sex in a bottle. Nuff Said!

Sex in a bottle. Nuff Said!

1 person found it helpfulSep 29th, 2018