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Goumenissa

Goumenissa wine guide: the appellation in Greece, its Xynomavro, the red wine and white wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
Greece
Climate
Mediterranean
Signature grape
Xynomavro
Styles
red · white
2
Signature grapes
8
Bottles to find

Goumenissa is an appellation of Macedonia, Greece.

Xynomavro leads the plantings, with Negoska alongside it.

The ground underneath is free-draining and limestone.

The climate is mediterranean, running maritime.

The vineyards themselves read as hills, mountains and slopes.

Red wine and white wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows crisp with vibrant flavors.

At the table these bottles work with grilled meats, tomato-based dishes and aged cheeses.

Serve chilled.

Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Soil
Free-drainingLimestone
Climate
MediterraneanMaritime
Terrain
HillsMountainsSlopes
Styles
redwhite

In the glass.

White: Crisp with vibrant flavors.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

  • Aidarini Winery 'Goumenissa' Xinomavro - Negoska, Goumenissa, Greece
  • Aidarini Winery 'Single Vineyard - I' Xinomavro - Negoska, Goumenissa, Greece
  • Aidarini Winery Merlot - Xinomavro, Goumenissa, Greece
  • Aidarini Winery Sauvignon Blanc, Goumenissa, Greece
  • Boutari Goumenissa, Macedonia, Greece
  • Chatzivaritis 'Eurynome' Red, Goumenissa, Greece
  • Chatzivaritis 'Goumenissa' Red, Goumenissa, Greece
  • Chatzivaritis 'Mi - MInimus' PGI Slopes of Paiko, Goumenissa, Greece

At the table.

  • Grilled meats
  • Tomato-based dishes
  • Aged cheeses

Serving and cellaring.

  • Serve chilled.
  • Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Nearby regions.

Goumenissa: common questions

01.
What grapes is Goumenissa known for?
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Xynomavro is the signature grape of Goumenissa. Negoska are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does Goumenissa make?
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Goumenissa produces red wine and white wine.
03.
Where is Goumenissa?
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You will find Goumenissa in Greece, where it is an appellation.
04.
What food goes with Goumenissa wine?
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Try grilled meats, tomato-based dishes and aged cheeses.
05.
How long does Goumenissa wine age?
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Keeps for 5 to 10 years, though it varies by producer and vintage.

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