Greece — wine

Amyndeon

Greece's highest and coolest wine PDO, in the mountains of western Macedonia near the Albanian border. Xinomavro — Greece's answer to Nebbiolo — achieves remarkable freshness, floral perfume, and aging potential at Amyndeon's altitude. The PDO also produces Greece's most celebrated sparkling wine (Amyndeon brut), making it unique in the country's wine landscape.

Year Rating Notes
2023 Cool mountain season with exceptional Xinomavro freshness and floral intensity
2022 Good vintage; elegant, aromatic Xinomavro with fine tannins and aging potential
2021 Wet spring but good late summer; wines of freshness and restraint
2020 Warm mountain summer with good concentration; structured, food-friendly reds
2019 Benchmark Amyndeon vintage; Xinomavro of rare complexity and cellaring potential