Diamantis Papageorgiou "Magoutes Vineyard" Xinomavro 2020

Diamantis Papageorgiou "Magoutes Vineyard" Xinomavro 2020The Magoutes Vineyard sits high upon the limestone clay slopes in North Western Macedonia. At this altitude it sees little maritime influence despite its proximity to the Mediterranean. It is 100% Xinomavro, a native red Greek grape variety of note. It is initially reminiscent of Rioja with tart red fruit and herbal notes. Over time, the fruit and tannins firm up to become more like Nebbiolo. The palate is flush with red fruits, spices, cherry tomato,

using vines owned by his mother

'Maulao' is lush and ripe with some darker elements — blueberry and black olive — but it is not too rich or heavy

and just the slightest roundness from the 10 year old French oak barrels it rests in before bottling

Claus eventually took over and expanded his family’s estate focusing primarily on local grape varieties Blaufrankisch

After studying at the Higher Federal Institute for Viticulture and Winegrowing in Klosterneuburg he set out for a few years to gain experience around the globe

An extremely exciting new project in the Pfalz that is a true outlier in Germany

and I would always try and horde as much of his "Celine" bottling as I could every year

It's a distinctive wine but one with a clear

Two bottles available

He has been certified Biodynamic by Demeter since 2014

rustic energy here

haunting nature that resounds with brilliant echoes of slate-ridden vineyards at nerve-racking heights