Xinomavro - Moschomavro Belidis Estate is a clear reflection of Yin and Yang. It describes how seemingly opposite or contrary forces may actually be complementary, interconnected, and interdependent in the natural world, and how they may give rise to each other as they interrelate to one another. Yin's role, which symbolizes "the dark side" is Xinomavro while in the role of Yang, which is the "bright side", is Moschomavro. In an equal ratio (50% - 50%), they coexist, interact, and offer us perhaps the ultimate balance. Xinomavro has something old, classic, and historical, it brings tannins, structure, and complexity. Moschomavro has something new, fresh and vivid, it brings finesse and floral aromas.
Belidis Estate was founded in 2004 by Apostolos and Eleni Belidis, in Melissia, Kozani. Now the reins have taken over their children, Christos and Miltiadis. The 100 acres of organic vineyards, at an altitude of 300-400 meters, in carefully chosen sites, based on their orientation and their soil, give wines of unique character and unrivaled quality. Xinomavro - Moschomavro 2017, as you probably have already understood, is the diamond of the estate. The two varieties fermented separately and then they were blended and aged in French oak barrels like Ermitage and Berthomieu, for one year. After bottling, it continues its aging process in the bottle, in the wine cellar of the estate, until it is ready to get to you.
Yes, Xinomavro - Moschomavro 2017 Belidis Estate is one of those wines destined for comfort dishes like mousaka.
