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Vaeni NV Makedonikos Red Semi-Dry Wine (Macedonia)

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Price $11

This fun, fresh Xinomavro from Greece maintains poise between easygoing red fruit and a more serious, spicy backbone. Red cherry, strawberry, leather and pepper lead. A great everyday red with some exotic character. — S.K. (9/1/2011)

Claudia Papayianni 2006 Red (Macedonia)

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Price $43

A rich nose of cedar, balsamic, vanilla and spice leads this red from Greece. Black fruit, spice and tobacco on the palate is structured and serious. A balanced, cellarworthy wine with class. — S.K. (8/1/2010)

Alpha Estate 2004 Estate Red (Macedonia)

Price $35

Syrah makes up nearly a third of Alpha Estate’s vineyards and 60% of this flagship blend, with Xinomavro and Merlot splitting the difference. One of the effects of vineyards above 2,000 feet is high acidity. Although a bit tart, the wine has plenty of plum and menthol in addition to bitter cherry flavors and a meaty character. The acidity makes this a great match… — M.D. (10/1/2006)

Katogi & Strofilia 2007 Averoff Demi Sec Rosé Xinomavro (Macedonia)

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Price $17

Spicy rhubarb, strawberry and red fruit aromas are followed by big, red fruit flavors in this demi-sec rosé. Some sweetness on the palate is balanced by a good acidity. Feminine but complex. — S.K. (12/1/2009)

Pavlou-Kagas 2005 Kappa P62 Red (Macedonia)

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This red blends Xinomavro, the “acid black” grape found most in Macedonia, and Syrah. The Xinomavro gives the wine its tannic, slightly spiky edge, while Syrah rounds the character out with juicy fruit and softer spices. Overall, an assertive, ageworthy red that will pair well with grilled lamb or beef. — S.K. (8/1/2008)

Tsantali 2002 Xinomavro (Macedonia)

Price $14

From a broader region than Naoussa, this wine has aromas of cherry, tobacco and copper leading to some rustic flavors of mulberry, mint and nice cherry fruit. Medium-bodied and on the soft side, with relatively mild tannins for this variety, the finish is dry with hints of tobacco. — M.D. (12/15/2006)

Pavlou-Kagas 2005 Klima Xinomavro (Macedonia)

The edgy, tannic thrust of Xinomavro can prove too spiky for some, but this wine has it handled. Aromas of olives and allspice lead into mild but spicy herbal and tannic notes on the palate. The earthy, slightly tart character gives the wine an indigenous, intriguing feel. Let it age or pair it with equally robust meat dishes. Imported by Amerikus Importers Corp. — S.K. (8/1/2008)

Domaine Costa Lazaridi 2003 Amethystos Red (Macedonia)

Price $18

A blend of Cabernet, Merlot and Limnio, this is a young wine with nice fruit but it’s lacking in complexity. Grapey on the nose, with grass, spice and hints of coffee emerging, the palate is soft with dusty tannins. A mineral, chalky feel coats the mouth, and the grapey flavors backed by blueberry pie don’t diminish it. — M.D. (12/15/2006)

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