On my recent trip I was happy to see that Laurens Hartman has started to use low doses of sulphur No more signs of early oxidation so obvious on the Assyrtiko Wines are still made with thought and a caring delicate touch Bringing on consulting oenologist Artemis Toulaki to mind cellar hygiene is another step in the right direction The work in progress of the various blends has entered a more introspective period It was this unique to my understanding allGreek blend that was the star of the nonsparkling range My first recollection of Limniona goes back a dozen years It was a tenyearold wine made at the Vine Wine Institute in Lykovrissi It was unforgettable how few aging signs it showed Some genes It is good to see this thencompletely unknown grape to be on the move again Apparently Limniona hails from the Pindos mountain range It was brought down to the Tyrnavos valley floor where its thick skin serves it well Coolerclimate Amyndeo is closer to its place of origin Hartmans blending Limniona with juicy Xinomavro is an inspired choice
Deep garnet Purple rim Floral Whispering minerality Vibrancy throughout follows onto a crisp refreshing overlay of allspice and dark cherries Ripe finegrained tannins Exemplary use of wood Textbook fruit purity Captures with panache the natural character and restrained Amyndeo sense of place As anything with Xinomavro it begs decanting
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Wine: Domaine Karanika Xinomavro Limniona
Year: 2011
Link: http://www.karanika.com
Score: 17
Type: Red
Area: Macedonia