Why do we love it?
Xinomavro - Moschomavro by Belidis Winery 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 tannin intensity, structure, and complexity. Moschomavro has something new, fresh and vivid, it brings finesse and aroma intensity. Belidis Winery was founded in 2004 by Apostolos and Eleni Belidis, in Melissia, Kozani. Now the reins have taken over their children, Christos and Miltiadis. 100 acres of organic vineyards at an altitude of 300-400 meters in carefully chosen locations, based on their orientation and their soil, give wines of unique character and unrivaled quality. Xinomavro - Moschomavro 2015, as you probably have already understood, is the diamond of the estate. The two varieties are fermented separately and then blended and matured into 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 2015 is probably one of the tastiest reds of the year.
Tastes Like
It has a moderate ruby color with garnet hues. Intense and complex nose, with aromas of cherry, sour cherry, raspberry, sun-dried tomato, violet, rose, vanilla, cinnamon, and star anise. Eucalyptus, lavender, nutmeg, black tea, dried cranberry, and mushroom combine uniquely freshness with aging notes. On the palate, it has medium body, crisp acidity, and silky tannins. Fruits are sweeter and riper here and are accompanied by notes of raspberry, black raisin, cinnamon, allspice, star anise, mushroom, butter, cedar, black tea, and bitter chocolate.
