Karanika

Cuvée Spéciale Brut Xinomavro

8.944 ratings
9.110 pro ratings
Amyndeon, Macedonia, Greece
Xinomavro
Top Notes For
Shengli Hu

Faint white blossom, fresh lemon zest, tart nectarine, acacia. Went tart on palate. Medium plus acidity. Medium intensity. 10% Assyritiko. 3 g/L RS.

Faint white blossom, fresh lemon zest, tart nectarine, acacia. Went tart on palate. Medium plus acidity. Medium intensity. 10% Assyritiko. 3 g/L RS.

Aug 27th, 2019
Alex Crangle

Assistant Winemaker Balo Vineyards

9.2

Loving this Greek wine trend.

Loving this Greek wine trend.

Aug 15th, 2015
Melissa M. Sutherland

Importer Winebow Wines

9.1

Serious Xinomavro méthode traditionelle. Not for haters.

Serious Xinomavro méthode traditionelle. Not for haters.

Jul 17th, 2015
Tom Riley

100% Xinomavaro. Delightful balance of fruit, body, bubbles, and acid. This will be a staple bottle of bubbles in our house I think.

100% Xinomavaro. Delightful balance of fruit, body, bubbles, and acid. This will be a staple bottle of bubbles in our house I think.

Jan 20th, 2015
John Wight

Sommelier/Wine Director Luce Restaurant

9.2

If all Greek wines could be this good!

If all Greek wines could be this good!

Oct 28th, 2014
Anthony De Blasi

Greek sparkling wine, methode traditionelle. Nice but I still prefer the champagne blend.

Greek sparkling wine, methode traditionelle. Nice but I still prefer the champagne blend.

Jul 24th, 2019
Augusto Giacoman

Kinda one note, very very dry, balanced and light acidity

Kinda one note, very very dry, balanced and light acidity

Jul 6th, 2019
Suhaib Abdali

Bay Grape wine club. Nice sparkling wine. Pleasant effervescence, mood sweetness.

Bay Grape wine club. Nice sparkling wine. Pleasant effervescence, mood sweetness.

Jan 26th, 2018
Matthew Davis

Fantastic bubbly! Acidity and brightness with some flintiness and bright citrus notes, too. Really lovely.

Fantastic bubbly! Acidity and brightness with some flintiness and bright citrus notes, too. Really lovely.

Oct 15th, 2017
Matthew Valauri

Lemon and berries... so Greek!

Lemon and berries... so Greek!

Jul 22nd, 2017