Oenops — XinomavRaw 2021

Oenops' XinomavRaw 2021 is a prime example of the exciting natural wine movement in Greece. Spontaneously fermented and aged in egg-shaped amphorae without any added sulphites, this unfiltered wine offers a wonderfully fresh nose that brings together green apple and red strawberry. While it doesn't hold up well on the second day, its bright, energetic character makes that hardly an issue – the bottle empties quickly. 93 points. It was tasted as part of a systematic Xinomavro exploration that also ventured into interpretations from outside the classic PDO areas.