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I have been wanting to return to North Greece Wine Country since my wine travels there in 2015 and 2016. Last month I was most fortunate to arrive in Greece before our 10th Winelover Anniversary celebrations. Even on a tight schedule I just had to return to Naoussa in North Greece. According to legend Semele, mother of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and fertility, called the area home. She certainly knew that the wines are good here. Naoussa, North Greece © Spaswinefood I could not resist returning because during that earlier visit I not only discovered great wines, but also the beauty of this wine region. Given my tight schedule I decided to focus primarily on Naoussa. The Naoussa Appellation was the first Greek wine region to be made an official appellation in 1971. Wines produced in this appellation are required by appellation law to be made from 100% Xinomavro. Yes, that noble indigenous red grape variety, Xinomavro has generated lots of excitement since my visit in 2015. Moreover, some producers make wines from the international grape varieties, such Merlot and Syrah. These wines because of appellation law, are marketed under the Macedonia PGI label. Clearly, there have been many exciting wine developments in North Greece since my earlier visits. An Evening in Thessaloniki After a short flight from Athens we arrived in Thessaloniki. I attended a blind wine tasting of North Greece wines in Thessaloniki before traveling onto Naoussa. Port of Thessaloniki © Spaswinefood I was excited to attend a wine tasting at the Mediterranean Palace Hotel hosted by the Winemakers of North Greece. I was not disappointed. Welcome to Thessaloniki © Spaswinefood Here I became re-acquainted with Alexandra Anthidou, Events Cordinator, Media, and PR for Winemakers of North Greece. Tasting North Greece Wines, Thessaloniki © Spaswinefood There was a wide range of North Greece wines to taste. Blind Wine Tasting, Thessaloniki © Spaswinefood I have fond memories of the amazing hospitality of North Greece. A Thessaloniki Smile © Spaswinefood One of my discoveries at this tasting was a 2018 Blanc de Noir Xinomavro, PGI Imathia. 2018 Blanc de Noir Xinomavro © Spaswinefood Indeed I have fond memories of the wines and that evening in Thessaloniki. A hit for me was definitely the 2018 Blanc de Noir Xinomavro, PGI Imathia. I also got to meet the oenologist who made the wine. Chatting with the Oenologist, Thessaloniki © Spaswinefood It was a warm welcome to North Greece! A Brief Return to Naoussa Naoussa was an absolute delight to revisit in late spring. Naoussa Wine Country © Spaswinefood Two of the wineries we visited were Kir-Yiannai and Domaine Foundi where I tasted their Xinomavro wines. Kir-Yianni Naoussa's Xinomavro Lineup, Kir-Yianni © Spaswinefood Wine Tasting, Kir-Yianni © Spaswinefood This was an inviting line-up of wines showcased the wide range of Xinomavro wines produced at Kir-Yianni. While at Kir-Yianni we also enjoyed a very delicious lunch in their restaurant. Late Spring, Kir-Yianni © Spaswinefood Kir-Yianni, Naoussa Wine County © Spaswinefood Domaine Foundi Tasting at Domaine Foundi © Spaswinefood Domaine Foundi is located 4km outside of Naoussa. It is a small family winery that has been producing wine since 1992. Their focus is on producing quality Xinomavro wines. Domaine Foundi Wines © Spaswinefood I loved these Xinomavro wines. A new discovery for me was their demi-sec Xinomavro Rosé wine. Thank You, Domaine Foundi © Spaswinefood One of my take aways from North Greece this time was the amazing range and diversity of Xinomavro wines (both PDO and PGI) available. Hard to Beat Naoussa in Late Spring © Spaswinefood Before Leaving Thessaloniki When we returned to Thessaloniki we met up with Alexandra. Thessaloniki Memories © Spaswinefood We did a brief tour of Old Town Thessaloniki before heading back too our hotel, and onto Athens next day. Castle of Thessaloniki © Spaswinefood Taking in the Views, from Old Town (Ano Poli),Thessaloniki © Spaswinefood We left North Greece with fond memories. More on North Greece wines Special thanks to Alexandra for advising us in our North Greece travels. Alexandra also shared Wines of North Greece during a dinner for #winelovers on the rooftop at Manouka Restaurant. This is the perfect place to enjoy wines with great views of the Acropolis. We arrived at 8:30 pm to take in the sunset. While the clouds blocked out the sunset the ever changing views of the Acropolis were stunning. Acropolis, Athens © Spaswinefood From our dining tables at Manouka we viewed the ever changing night views of the acropolis. The icing on the cake was while dining we were treated to delicious wines from North Greece. Manouka Restaurant, Athens, Greece © Spaswinefood All winelovers had great views and wines that evening. Our Table at Manouka Restaurant © Spaswinefood Winelovers, Manouka Restaurant, Athens © Spaswinefood It was a fun evening with #winelover friends. For sure it was the perfect ending to a vine-filled day. Acropolis from the Manouka Restaurant Roof Top © Spaswinefood Hard to beat this setting for a glass of wine from Northern Greece. Travelers in Northern Greece should note: Today, there are 29 members in the Association and 8 routes that cross the whole of Northern Greece, with suggested stops at 32 notable wineries of Thessaly (Rapsani and Krania), Epirus, Macedonia and Thrace. Signage along the roads directs travelers to vineyards, wineries and other points of interest. (Wine Roads of North Greece) Naoussa is one of these eight routes. Thessaloniki © Spaswinefood Special thanks to the Winemakers of North Greece for the opportunity to (1) attend the blind tasting in Thessaloniki, (2) enjoy their wines at during our 10th #Winelover Anniversary celebrations, and (3) visit Naoussa wineries (Kir-Yiannai and Domaine Foundi). It was indeed quite fitting to return to Naoussa given the rich history in this area. I am so looking forward to future explorations along the Wine Roads of North Greece. Each time I return to Greece my wine world is filled with amazing grape adventures. I invite you to join me in my wine adventures in Greece at Wine Travels with Dr. Sharon and at Spaswinefood on Twitter and Facebook. Yamas! Sharon June 2022 Thessaloniki, Greece © Spaswinefood Follow me on Twitter and Facebook The Gang, Thessaloniki © Spaswinefood Up, Up and Away, Thessaloniki © Spaswinefood Special Thanks Alexandra, Thessaloniki © Spaswinefood #wineloverAnniversary2022 #SeeYouInGreeceWL #winelover #GreeceWinelover #SeeYouInGreece Earlier Travels on the Naoussa Wine Road (October, 2015) One of our stops was Kir-Yianni. What a fabulous first-hand introduction to Naoussa's Wine Road it was. After all I had come to see why Xinomavro is on Fire. Kir-Yianni Vineyard, Naoussa 2015 © Spaswinefood Kir-Yianni Winery After a restful night in Naoussa next day we travelled onto Kir-Yianni Winery, Giannakohori. Kir-Yianni was founded in 1977 by Yiannis Boutaris. Today the winery is under the direction of Yiannis's son, Stellios Boutaris. Kir-Yianni Estate Vineyard © Spaswinefood Kir-Yianni Winery is beautifully situated, surrounded by vineyards. During our visit I tasted an impressive lineup of wine (to be discussed in a future post). Kir-Yianni Wines © SpaswinefoodWhile at Kir-Yianni we also joined by a group of sommeliers from Austria and Greece for the wine tasting. Ready to Taste Kir-Yianni Wines © Spaswinefood Ready to Taste Kir-Yianni Wines © Spaswinefood Let's Explore Kir-Yianni Wines © Spaswinefood The tasting was followed by lunch on the patio overlooking the vineyards. Lunch, Kir-Yianni © Spaswinefood Soon it was time to continue on our Northern Greece wine safari. I wish I could have stayed longer. Kir-Yianni, Naoussa © Spaswinefood Is Xinomavro on Fire? A few days later in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, as part of a master class entitled Xinomavro on Fire, I would get to re-taste two familiar Xinomavros. These two Xinomavros were included in the group of six chosen to represent Naoussa. They were 1) Kir Yianni, Ramnista XinoMavro, PDO Naoussa 2008 and 2) Boutari, 1879 Legacy Xinomavro Single Vineyard, PDO Naoussa 2007. Xinomavro On Fire, #DWCC15 © Spaswinefood The overall lineup of Xinomavros at #dwcc15 was amazing to say the least. Special thanks should be given to Yiannis Karakasis and Gregory Michael's for hosting such a great session. Now the question, "Is Xinomavro on Fire?" The answer is "YES". And "YES, it is especially hot in Naoussa."
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Languedoc is France’s biggest wine region and today one of the most interesting wine regions in the world. Ambitious wine growers in Languedoc produce great wines at very affordable prices. They are not afraid of new ideas and they experiment with different grapes and different wine styles. They love the Languedoc terroir and the warm, often dry climate that gives a fine ripeness in the grapes.
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