Maratheftiko vs Xinomavro

Xinomavro is more acidic, Maratheftiko is fuller.

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

Maratheftiko

Red · Cyprus

deep, violet, Cyprus's fine red

Xinomavro

Red · Greece

tomato leaf, dried fruit, firm

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Full
Body: Medium; High
Tannin: Very high; Medium
Acidity: Very high; 13 to 14.5%
Alcohol: 13 to 14.5%; 16 to 18 °C
Serve at: 16 to 18 °C; none listed
Regions: Naousa, Goumenissa, Amyntaio

Only Maratheftiko

Stews and braises
Roast and braised beef

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 Maratheftiko and Xinomavro pages.