ORGANIC(UNCERTIFIED)/VEGAN / GREEK WINE / ROSE WINE

A bold and complex Greek ros wine made from the red Xinomavro grape: fresh, elegant, and with real depth. This is a serious ros 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.

• Origin:Naoussa, Greece
• Producer: Markovitis Winery
• Vintage:2023
• Grape variety:Xinomavro
• Food pairing: Curry, Mediterranean veg, moussaka, lamb
• Bottle size:75cl
• ABV:13.5%

Flavour profile

Expect notes of wild strawberry, rose petal, and blood orange, with layers of baking spice and a hint of tomato leaf. Theres 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.

About Markovitis Winery

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 ros is a perfect example.

About Xinomavro

Xinomavro is often described as Greeces answer to Nebbiolo or Pinot Noir;its 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 its crafted into a rare and refined ros that still carries the grapes distinct personality.

How to pair it

This is a food-friendly ros 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.