Foundi Estate Naoussa 2018

Ktima Foundi is the arch-traditionalist of Naoussa, making uncompromising, long ageing, classic wines that amply reward the patient fine wine lover, for these are truly fine wines by any standard. Kept in the cellar until ready for release, this outstanding Xinomavro comes from second generation winemakers, whose emphasis on community and family drive their winemaking. Made from hand harvested grapes, they have practiced organic production since 2012. It spends 3 weeks macerating on the skins before spending a further 11 months in a single 1800 Ltr Foudre creating this wonderful red strawberry and spice driven wine with an overtone of delicate rose shows the nobility of Xinomavro at its very best with fleeting perfumed notes of incense and dried roses, fine, sandy tannins and a rich, earthy sweet finish, that would not feel out of place in a great Barolo.