Xinomavro "Ramnista" Macedonia, Ktima Kir-Yianni
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Xinomavro "Ramnista" Macedonia, Ktima Kir-Yianni - 2019

Item # 56500 750mL

The Kir Yianni estate, located in Northwestern Greece, was founded in the mid-1990s and named by the original founders of Boutari. The Ramnista is made from the local variety Xinomavro. It shows black pepper spice and bright cherry fruit. This wine finishes with a vanilla toastiness. A bold Greek red wine with plenty of aging potential.
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Color
Red
Vintage
2019
Country
Greece
Region
Northern
Sub-Region
Macedonia
Producer
Kir Yianni
Grape Variety
Xynomavro
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Staff Pick Notes

This wine hails from Naoussa, situated on the slopes of Mt. Vermio. It is arguably the most impressive appellation in northern Greece and Xinomavro (Ksee-NO-mah-vro) its noble grape. Due to its high acid/tannic makeup, Xinomavro has been called the Nebbiolo of Greece and, indeed, with sufficient age, can match its Italian counterpart pound for pound with tantalizing aromas. Ramnista is heady with black plums, leather, olives and savory herbs. The tannins unwind after some time in the glass. This wine is drinking well today, but if you have the patience to hold it for a few more years it will pay dividends.

- JAM

About the Producer

Macedonia, Greece The Kir-Yianni company was founded in 1997 by Yiannis Boutaris. Based in Naoussa and Amyndeon, on both sides of mount Vermion in Northwestern Greece, in Macedonia. The winery carries on a long history of family tradition, focusing on the production of premium wines with authentic character, and appealing to the modern consumers. Today, the Kir-Yianni team, under the direction...

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Glossary

Xynomavro

Pronounced "ksee NO ma vro", this is one of Greece’s most important red varietals. The primary grape of Naoussa, this grape produces wines of extraordinary depth and complexity. Frequently likened to Nebbiolo, these wines are dark and tannic in their youth, and benefit immensely from ageing. Typical aromas are black olive, cooking spices, earth, and black fruit.

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