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Red Wines of Greece

Xinomavro & Blends

Literally translated as “acid black”, Xinomavro is the intensely flavored varietal of the Naoussa region of northern Greece. One of two noble red grapes of Greece, Xinomavro produces interesting age-worthy reds with flavors of dried cherries, herbs and spice, tobacco and roses. A distinct and unique Greek varietal, the style can vary from soft and silky to dark and powerful. For this reason, the best aged Xinomavros have been compared to a wide range of international wines from great Burgundies to aged Barbarescos or Barolos.

Xinomavro Blend, Kir-Yianni, Paranga, Makedonia ’04	$36
Xinomavro, Boutari, Naoussa,Thessaloniki, ‘04	$36
Xinomavro, Boutari, Grand Reserve, Naoussa,Thessaloniki, ‘01	$48
Xinomavro, Kir-Yianni, Ramnista, Naoussa, Makedonia, ‘03	$53
Xinomavro, Kir-Yianni, Ramnista, Naoussa, Makedonia, ‘01	$61
Xinomavro/Cabernet/Merlot, Ktima Voyatzi, Makedonia '04	$56
Xinomavro/Negoska, Boutari, Filiria, Goumenissa '03	$60
Xinomavro/Syrah/Merlot, Alpha Estate '04	$85
Mavroudi/Limnio/Mavrotragno, Domaine Gerovassiliou, Avaton, Thessaloniki '02	$95

Agiorghitiko & Blends
Also known as the St. George, is the other noble grape of Greece.These earthy wines are full-bodied, with traditional flavors of red berries, herbs, and spices.

Aghiorgitiko, Kotrotsos “Erasmios” Nemea ‘05	$31
Agiorgitiko, Lafkioti, Nemea, Greece ’05	$34
Agiorgitiko, Gaia Estate, Notios, Peloponnisos ’05	$36
Aghiorgitiko, Skouras, St. George, Nemea ’04	$40
Agiorgitiko, Aivalis, Nemea ’05	$46
Aghiorgitiko, Skouras, Grand Cuvee, Nemea ’04	$55
Aghiorgitiko, Papajohannou, Old Vines, Nemea ’99	$59
Aghiorghitiko, Biblia Chora, Areti, Macedonia ’04	$65
Agiorgitiko, Aivalis, Monopati, Nemea “05	$70
Aghiorgitiko, Gaia Estate, Estate Selection, Nemea ’03	$75
Aghiorghitiko, Parparoussis, Reserve, Nemea ’03	$99

International Red Varietals of Greece

Syrah, Protopapas, Kavala, Makedonia ‘04	$32
Grenache Rouge, Fragou, Greece ’05	$36
Syrah, Ktima Hatzimichalis, Atalanti Valley, Central Greece ’04	$43
Syrah/Grenache/Mourvedre, Nostos, Alexandra’s Manousakis, Crete ’03	$44
Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot, K. Lazaridi Amethystos, Makedonia ‘05	$48
Refosco/Mavrodaphne, Domaine Mercouri, Korakochori Ilias, ’03	$49
Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot, Domaine Tselepos, Tripoli ’04	$50
Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon, Fragou, Cava, Trifilia ’01	$54
Syrah/Grenache/Mourvedre/Roussane Nostos, Manousakis Manousakis, Crete ’04	$57
Syrah, Domaine Geravassiliou, Epanomi, Makedonia ’04	$59
Merlot, Nico Lazaridi, Agpra ’04	$59
Syrah, Nostos, Manousakis, Crete ’04	$65
Cabernet Sauvignon/Limnio, Tsantili, Metoxi, Mount Athos ’02	$69
Syrah, Kir-Yianni, Naoussa, Makedonia ’01	$72

Red Wines from Israel

Merlot, Ben Hanna Winery, Single Humped Merlot Single Vineyard ’04	$40
Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot, Ben Hanna Winery, Shalem Single Vineyard, Judean Hills ’03	$42
Cabernet Sauvignon, Agur Winery, Special Reserve, Judean Hills ‘04	$53

 

Lebanese and Turkish Red Wines

The Bekaa Valley of Lebanon offers a terroir very similar to some French terroir, thus producing a nice assortment of earthy, rich and robust wines using classic Bordeaux and Rhone varietals that can be drank now but will continue to age well.

The Kalecik Karasi grape hails from the Ankara Province of Turkey and possesses a unique taste, aroma and flavor. This wine has the color of ruby, and has a lasting and charming aroma of red fruit, vanilla, and cocoa with a light, fresh, and elegant finish.

Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc/Syrah Chateau Ksara, Reserve du Couvent, ‘05	$32
Cinsault/Cabernet Sauvignon/Grenache/Carignan Chateau Kefraya, Les Breteches,’05	$34
Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Ksara, Cuvee Speciale ’03	$42
Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Petite Verdot Chateau Ksara, Chateau 2003	$46
Cabernet Sauvignon/Mourvedre/Carignan/Grenache Chateau Kefraya ’02	$50
Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Petite Verdot Chateau Musar, Hochar ‘01	$55
Kalecik Karasi, Kavaklidere, Ankara, Turkey ’04	$60

Chateau Musar Red Vintage Selections

Founded in 1930 by Gaston Hochar in an 18th century castle in Ghazir, just fifteen miles north of Beirut, Chateau Musar and winemaker Serge Hochar have since established themselves among the premiere wineries in the world. Chateau Musar has achieved an almost cult-like following among wine lovers. The reds of Musar are crafted from a blend of different grape varieties, mainly Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault and Carignan. The varietals are matured individually for three years before being blended and then aged further prior to release. The composition varies from one year to the next, giving Chateau Musar a different character and identity each year.  For a truly special red wine experience, Zaytinya is very proud to offer our guests one of the best Chateau Musar Vintage collections in the country.

Chateau Musar ’99	$101
Chateau Musar ’97 (375ml)	$55
Chateau Musar ’97	$110
Chateau Musar ’95	$125
Chateau Musar ’93	$140
Chateau Musar ’88	$226
Chateau Musar ’78	$272

Cellar Wines

Zaytinya has had the opportunity to cellar the following wines.

We believe that they are drinking beautifully now and will continue to improve for the next few years.

Vertzami/Cabernet Franc, Antonopoulos Gerodoklima Rematias, Patras, Greece ’00	$90
Merlot/Syrah, Antonopoulos Gerodoklima Rematias, Patras, Greece ’03	$90
Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot, Domaine Katsaros, Rapsani, Thessalia, Greece  ’00	$90
Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot, Domaine Katsaros, Rapsani, Thessalia, Greece ’98	$108
Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot, Domaine Katsaros, Rapsani, Thessalia, Greece ’95	$125
Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot, Domaine Katsaros, Rapsani, Thessalia, Greece ’94	$140

Magnums (1.5 L)

Merlot, K Lazardi, Chateau Julia, Drama Greece '02	$80
Xinomavro/Merlot, Yiannakhori, Imathia, Makedonia '99	$120

Jeraboams (3L)

Xinomavro, Boutari Grand Reserve, Naoussa, Makedonai, Greece '00	$200
Xinomavro/Merlot, Ki-Yanni, Yiannikhori, Vin de Pays d'Imathia, Makedonia, Greece '02	$220
Xinomavro, Kir-Yanni, Ramnista, Naoussa, Makedonia, Greece '00	$225
Xinomavro, Kir-Yanni, Ramnista, Naoussa, Makedonia, Greece '97	$300

Please note the prices and availability of items are subject to change.