Vaeni Naoussa Damascenos

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The 2004 DAMASCENOS (a.k.a. Damaskinos) is all Xinomavro --“fume,” oak-aged. This somewhat atypical bottling is oak softened, and the texture is quite velvety. Despite all the back and forth one sees on this wine’s oak treatment, it is hardly a parody of Xinomavro. This has excellent structure, intense and tannin on the finish and good acidity. The longer it aired out, the more interesting it became. This seems a lot more aggressive and more rustic than the recently reviewed 2003 Damascenos, which fans of typical Xinomavro may actually appreciate. That is a function, to some extent, of it being a year young, but this has some extra power. I found myself appreciating it more for its potential than its current attractiveness, but this has some upside. Drink 2011-2020. Vaeni Naoussa is a co-op that takes a large part of the Naoussa region’s production. Its focus has traditionally been on Xinomavro, making both white wines (from red grapes) and reds.Importer: Stellar Importing Co., Whitestone, N.Y.; tel: (718) 352-1180