Ktima Gerovassiliou — Xinomavro Rosé 2020

At the top of an exploration of Xinomavro rosés outside the PDO Amyndeo sits the 2020 Xinomavro Rosé from Ktima Gerovassiliou (PGI Thessaloniki). Fresh aromas of green apple and strawberry lead to a palate with razor-sharp acidity and impressive grip. Even with a screwcap and four years of age, it retains remarkable freshness. While it's more vibrant than Alpha Estate's Hedgehog Rosé from the same vintage (90 points), it doesn't quite reach the elegance of Kir-Yianni's L'Esprit du Lac. Still, its vibrating energy makes it thoroughly enjoyable. 91 points.