COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Xinomavro
PRODUCER
Apostolos Thymiopoulos
REGION
Macedonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Apostolos Thymiopoulos is the visionary winemaker credited with redefining Xinomavro, transforming it from a rustic, aggressively tannic grape into a wine of supreme elegance and transparency. Sourced from old vines in the Naoussa region of Northern Greece, 'Earth and Sky' (Γη Και Ουρανος) represents a masterclass in terroir blending. It combines fruit from the lower-altitude, clay-rich soils of Trilofos (representing 'Earth') with the high-altitude, schist-driven vineyards of Fytia (representing 'Sky'). This duality yields a wine of incredible structural depth, vibrant energy, and aromatic complexity, drawing frequent comparisons to the finest Nebbiolo and Pinot Noir of the world.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€30
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Earth and Sky' reflects the blend of low-altitude clay soils (Earth) and high-altitude schist soils (Sky).
Fact 02
Winemaker Apostolos Thymiopoulos is widely celebrated as the master who 'tamed' the notoriously rustic Xinomavro grape.
Fact 03
The 2023 vintage marks a shift to aging in large French and Austrian oak barrels, with 25% new oak for added refinement.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are harvested by hand from organic and biodynamically farmed old vines averaging 44 to 45 years of age. In the cellar, 40% whole clusters are retained during fermentation to enhance structural tension and spice. Fermentation is carried out slowly over two to three months using only indigenous yeasts, followed by an extended 40-day maceration on the skins. For the 2023 vintage, the wine was aged for 16 months in large French and Austrian oak barrels, of which 25% were new, marking a subtle stylistic evolution toward greater refinement and integrated oak influence.
