Shadow Play, 2021

Northern Greece's answer to Nebbiolo, from a family vineyard outside Thessaloniki with nothing added. Lighter and more perfumed than the grape's reputation, with a savoury streak of tomato and olive.

Xinomavro is northern Greece's great red grape, often compared to Nebbiolo. This one comes from the Kioutsoukis family's organic vineyard in the hills outside Thessaloniki. It is lighter and fresher than most: bright red in the glass, with wild plum, tomato and black olive, a few wildflowers, soft grippy tannins and a slightly bitter plum finish. Nothing is added, including sulphur, so it has a lively, natural edge.