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Earth and Sky Naoussa, Thymiopoulos 2022
From xinomavro sourced predominantly from the warmer Trilofos region, with the balance from the cooler Fytia lending freshness and structure, the 2022 provides a fleshier and fruiter expression compared to the more tannic 2021, with flavours of dark cherry, tea and smoke notes. Delicious now, especially if lightly chilled.
Price:
£25.00
Bottle
Price:
£150.00
Case of 6
In Stock
Code: GR3221
Wine characteristics
- Red Wine
- Medium-bodied
- Xinomavro
- 75cl
- Now to 2030
- 13.5% Alcohol
- oak used but not v. noticeable
- Cork, natural
Apostolos Thymiopoulos
Apostolos Thymiopoulos, the current head of operations at the family winery, is described by many as the young star of Greek wine. The family has been growing grapes for generations, but it was Apostolos’ father that first began to do so commercially: he grew grapes to sell to local wineries, and took the task of cultivating good-quality grapes very seriously indeed.
His passion obviously rubbed off onto his son, who went on to study oenology in Athens. It was during his studies that he and the family began seriously experimenting with the xinomavro grape. They had been growing it for some years, but now they wanted to bring this indigenous northern Greek variety to the rest of the world in a new, modern, high-quality form. Apostolos released his first wine – the 2003 vintage – in 2005. Named Ghi Kai Uranos (‘earth and sky’), it possessed qualities similar to that of modern Barolo, with powerful, concentrated ripe fruit, excellent acidity and good ageing potential.
Xinomavro actually means ‘sour black’ (it has also been translated as ‘black of Naoussa’) and this gives a good description of its key characteristics: a dark colour and high acidity. Its healthy tannins means it is likely we will enjoy watching some of the earlier wines evolve for many years to come. Another of xinomavro’s key characteristics is a remarkable ability to reflect the land in which it is grown, so the vineyards are of course key to its character. It isn’t grown with any particular success anywhere...
JancisRobinson.com
Mid to pale ruby. Sweet, spicy and even a little minty on the nose. Relatively full-bodied for a Xinomavro with real grip. Exuberant rather than ethereal. Dry finish.