Domaine Tatsis ‘Old Roots’ Xinomavro, PGI Macedonia, Greece 2018

Domaine Tatsis ‘Old Roots’ Xinomavro, PGI Macedonia, Greece 2018

Periklis and Stergios Tatsis farm some of the oldest Xinomavro vines in Goumenissa with steadfast commitment to organics and biodynamics. “Old Roots” highlights 70-year-old ungrafted vines and showcases the brothers’ low-intervention approach, producing one of northern Greece’s most authentic expressions of this grape.

• WINEMAKER: Periklis and Stergios Tatsis.

• FARMING: Organic and biodynamic (uncertified).

• VARIETY: 100% Xinomavro from vineyards up to 70 years old.

• TERROIR: PGI Macedonia. Vines planted at 350–400 m on sloping clay and sandy loam soils. Semi-continental climate with snowy winters, hot summers, and rainfall of 400–600 mm/year. No artificial irrigation. Vineyard mesoclimate is shaped by northerly Vardaris winds, low humidity, and almost no spring frosts.

• VINIFICATION: Destemmed; classic red fermentation with native yeasts; no additives (enzymes, proteins, etc.); controlled temperature during fermentation. No fining or stabilization.

• AGING: Aged over 12 months in 500 L American oak barrels; bottled unfined and unfiltered.

• TASTING NOTES: Dense and structured, showing the wild character of old-vine Xinomavro: red currant, sour cherry, dried tomato, olive, and herbal spice. Firm tannins and bright acidity drive a savory, earthy palate with smoky undertones and a long, grippy finish.

• FOOD PAIRINGS: Herb-roasted lamb, tomato-braised meats, grilled mushrooms, charcuterie, and aged cheeses.