2005 P.D.O. Naoussa / Νάουσα Xynomavro trocken, Macedonia / Μακεδονία, Greece

Slightly medicinal nose, small dark berries and medicinal herbs. Tart dark berry fruit on the palate, hints of tar and some violets, firm, delicately juicy, piquant bitter herbaceous notes, medium, integrated tannins, has backbone, light acid bite, clear vareital character, also shows its origins, light mineral notes, already quite harmonious, but still has some way to go in its development, slightly astringent on a very good finish.

Best to drink: Bis 2011+. What our ratings mean