Naoussa is a wine appellation in the northern Greek region of Macedonia (not to be confused with the Republic of Macedonia, the country right across the border). Xinomavro is the star grape in Naoussa - one that’s often compared to Italy’s nebbiolo. Thymiopoulos’s organically and biodynamically farmed young-vine version is akin to an easygoing Langhe Nebbiolo: fresh, with moderate tannins and aromas of olive, spice, and underbrush. Give it a go with tapenade or lamb.
