Agiorgitiko vs Xinomavro

Xinomavro is more tannic and more acidic.

Sweetness, body, tannin and acidity are our rating of a typical dry table wine from each grape.

Agiorgitiko

Red · Nemea

plush, red plum, spice, soft

Xinomavro

Red · Greece

tomato leaf, dried fruit, firm

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Full
Body: Medium; Medium
Tannin: Very high; Medium
Acidity: Very high; 13 to 14.5%
Alcohol: 13 to 14.5%; 15 to 17 °C
Serve at: 16 to 18 °C; Greece
Regions: Naousa, Goumenissa, Amyntaio

Only Agiorgitiko

Antipasti, tapas and mezze
Pasta with meat sauce

Both pair with

Lamb
Hard and aged cheese

Only Xinomavro

Barbecue and smoked meat

Sources

Style profiles, pairings and serving figures are our own assessment. Regions and origins: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0); see the Agiorgitiko and Xinomavro pages.