Domaine Tatsis, 2017 Young Vines

Domaine Tatsis Young Vines is a lively, fun wine with “crunchy” characters. Black olive, baking spices, violets and black fruit aromas develop into intriguing, deep and earthy flavors of dried cherries, violets and olive tapenade, with tomato leaf and black pepper notes. This wine is a blend of 60% Xinomavro and 40% Negoska. A dark grape with firm tannins and sturdy structure, Xinomavro is often compared to Nebbiolo for depth, complexity and ability to age. Negoska, on the other hand, has a soft, easy, herbal fruit character not unlike Dolcetto or Grenache. As per its name, this wine is made from young vines, 5-12 years old, 20% aged in one-year-old barrique and 80% in tank.

The winery is operated by the Tatsis brothers, Periklis and Stergios. Since 2002 the farming has been working under biodynamic principles, as well as being certified organic. There’s no irrigating of the vines and all fruit is hand picked. The wines are fermented with native yeasts, bottled unfiltered and unfined.