Foundi, Naoussa PDO (Macedonia, Greece) Xinomavro 2015

 One of the most important areas of viticulture in Greece, Naoussa lies in hilly Central Macedonia.   This wine is light red in color, with heady, earthy aromas and mouth-gripping spicy flavors shot through with acid.  Like most acidic wines (Nebbiolo for example), Xinomavro is best paired with food that has a generous fat content.  I enjoyed it recently with pan-seared lamb chops that boasted a rim of fat around the edge.