Xinomavro | |
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Grape (Vitis) | |
Species | Vitis vinifera |
Also called | Mavro Naoussis, |
Notable regions | Naousa, Goumenissa, Amyntaio |
Xinomavro (Greek: Ξινόμαυρο [ksiˈno̞mavro̞], lit. 'sour black') is the principal red wine grape of the uplands of Naousa in the regional unit of Imathia, and around Amyntaio, in Macedonia, Greece. This grape is primarily cultivated in Naousa, Goumenissa, Amyntaio, Rapsani, Trikomo, Siatista, Velventos, and, on a lesser scale, on Mount Athos, at Ossa, Ioannina, Magnesia, Kastoria and Trikala. The total cultivated area is about 18 km².
In Goumenissa the grape is often blended with Negoska to produce very fruity wines with high alcohol levels.