AlkemiRoseXinomavroMarkovitisWinery

<p>ORGANIC (UNCERTIFIED) / VEGAN / GREEK WINE / ROSE WINE</p><p>A bold and complex Greek rosé wine made from the red Xinomavro grape: fresh, elegant, and with real depth. This is a serious rosé with structure and spice that will change everything you thought you knew about rose, perfect for food but just as at home for an aperitif.</p><ul><li>Origin: Naoussa, Greece</li><li>Producer: Markovitis Winery</li><li>Vintage: 2023</li><li>Grape variety: Xinomavro</li><li>Food pairing: Curry, Mediterranean veg, moussaka, lamb</li><li>Bottle size: 75cl</li><li>ABV: 13.5%</li></ul><h3>Flavour profile</h3><p>Expect notes of wild strawberry, rose petal, and blood orange, with layers of baking spice and a hint of tomato leaf. There’s a gentle grip from the tannins, a clean, dry finish, and refreshing acidity throughout. This Greek wine is savoury, structured, and a little bit wild, far from your average rose wine.</p><h3>About Markovitis Winery</h3><p>Markovitis Winery (formerly Chateau Pegasus) is a pioneer of organic viticulture in Greece, located in the famed Naoussa region of northern Greece. Now run by the third generation, the winery focuses solely on Xinomavro, producing age-worthy wines with a hands-off approach, low intervention, and a deep respect for the land. Their Alkemi line is their more expressive, experimental side, and this rosé is a perfect example.</p><h3>About Xinomavro</h3><p>Xinomavro is often described as Greece’s answer to Nebbiolo or Pinot Noir; it’s known for its firm tannins, lively acidity, and earthy, savoury complexity. Native to the Macedonia region and especially at home in Naoussa, it typically makes bold reds, but here it’s crafted into a rare and refined rosé that still carries the grape’s distinct personality.</p><h3>How to pair it</h3><p>This is a food-friendly rosé that shines with grilled lamb, roasted vegetables, tomato-based dishes, mezze, or even duck. Its acidity and light tannins give it the structure to handle richer meals, while the floral and fruity notes keep it fresh enough for lighter fare or just having on its own on a warm evening.</p>