Domaine Karydas, Xinomavro, Naoussa, Greece 2016
$39.00
Domaine Karydas, Xinomavro, Naoussa, Greece 2016
$39.00
Over 20 years ago Konstantinos Karydas established Domaine Karydas in Ano Gastra, one of the most well known grape-growing regions of Naoussa. His immaculately kept two and a half hectares (6 acres) of Xinomavro vines are planted on the hill of Gastra in sandy, clay and limestone soils, noted for their good drainage. In 1992, he built his winery in the middle of the vineyard and, shortly thereafter, his son Petros joined him to produce his first vintage under his own label. Their mission? To produce a traditional single-vineyard Xinomavro with very little intervention.
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“The 2016 Naoussa is, of course, a Xinomavro, aged for 18 months in 35% new French oak. Sourced from the Gastra area, this comes in at 13.9% alcohol. Typically a fine wine and fine value, this vintage looks like a good example of both of those points. Elegant yet lush, this opens with a bit of wood. Then, the fruit rises above it, showing more purity, a hint of earth and plenty of character as it airs out. There’s a bit of steel on the finish too, but not lot, and the mid-palate shows finesse. This is ready to drink at this late date, and it’s relatively soft for Xinomavro. If I had a quibble, it would be that the structure this year lags a bit behind the fruit. For many who decry more rustic versions of Xinomavro, that will seem just fine, as this is balanced and sensual with a relatively modern feel. It’s worth leaning up for the moment. We’ll see if it ages well in time, but it certainly won’t fall off the table any time soon.”-90WA
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