The indigenous grape of the Naoussa and Amindeon PDO zones in western Macedonia produces Greece's most structured red wine, often compared to Nebbiolo for its high tannin and acidity and its decade-plus ageing capacity.
Xinomavro has been cultivated in Macedonia since antiquity; its name means 'sour black' in Greek, describing its high acid and deep colour when young. The Naoussa PDO established quality standards in the 1970s; the contemporary revival by producers including Thymiopoulos and Kir-Yianni has brought international attention to the variety.
3 editor picks for Xinomavro Wine in Thessaloniki, ranked by editorial score. All Thessaloniki signature dishes · Xinomavro Wine across every city.
Charoupi ★ 4.7
Doxis 4, Thessaloniki
Chef Manolis Papoutsakis opened Charoupi in 2017 to bring Cretan ingredients and technique to Thessaloniki. Kitchen leans cretan modernist. At Doxis 4.
Clochard ★ 4.5
centre · Mitropoleos 11, Thessaloniki 546 22
Clochard operates at the intersection of French bistronomic discipline and Greek ingredient pride. Kitchen leans modern greek-french bistro.
Super Ioulios ★ 4.4
Mitropolitou Gennadiou 6, Thessaloniki 546 25
Super Ioulios doubles as a morning coffee spot and an evening natural wine destination on Mitropolitou Gennadiou. At Mitropolitou Gennadiou 6.