Dalamara Naousa

If Xinomavro is Greece’s greatest red grape variety, then Kostis Dalamaras — a sixth-generation winemaker at the historic family estate in Naoussa — is one of its most important interpreters, both of the variety itself and of the local terroir. While his iconic Paliokalias, one of the first single-vineyard Xinomavros in Greece, stands as a benchmark — combining the structure of a Nebbiolo with the aromatic finesse of a Côte de Beaune — his “classic” Naoussa may be the perfect gateway into the world of Xinomavro. A true gem in terms of value for money. In the glass, it unfolds aromas of raspberry, ripe plum, and a hint of tomato paste. On the palate, balance is the key: fruit, acidity, and tannins in perfect proportion, with finesse and freshness that make the wine immediately approachable, yet without lacking depth or character.