Γουμένισσα (Goumenissa)

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• Soils composed of granitic rocks, sandstones, σχιστόλιθους, ophiolites, and ασβεστόλιθους, with red earths and μάργες.
• Climate ranging from semi-arid to sub-humid; winter winds from the Vardar, summer μελτέμια from the north-east.
• Undulating relief with slopes of 0–30%; vineyards situated mainly at 200–270 m elevation.

• The reputation of Γουμένισσα wine is documented as early as 1892, with references to exports.
• Νεγκόσκα complements Ξινόμαυρο by contributing deep colour, fruity aromas, and a chocolatey flavour.

• Ξινόμαυρο imparts a ruby colour, aromas of violet, olive, tomato, smoke, and blackcurrant, with high acidity and grippy tannins.
• Νεγκόσκα complements Ξινόμαυρο with deep colour, fruity aromas, and a chocolatey flavour, rounding out the blend.

• Νεγκόσκα softens the grippy tannins of Ξινόμαυρο, contributing deep colour, fruity aromas, and a chocolatey flavour.

Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.

Sources

• National product specification (PDF) — ypaat
• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-GR-A1251