2008 Topikos Oinos Markopoulou/Τοπικός Οίνος Μαρκόπουλου Savatiano Vareli, Central Greece / Κεντρική Ελλάδα, Greece

Nose initially not very clear, with light animal notes, with aeration slightly spicy, polished pomaceous fruit, delicate spicy oak. Smooth and cool on the palate, polished, tart, partly preserved pomaceous fruit, delicate hint of oak, slightly bitter dried herbs, spicy and light mineral notes, integrated, polished acidity, becomes more clear and opens up with aeration, has backbone and some substance, attractive to good finish.

Best to drink: 2011+. What our ratings mean