Apostolos Thymiopoulos is without a doubt the rising star of Naoussa. His vines, cultivated according to biodynamic methods at an altitude of 180m in the southern sector of the appellation, are blessed with a good amount of sunshine.
It has medium ruby color and a stylish nose that balances between the classic and the modern. Strawberry jam, ripe pomegranate, cranberry give the first tone and secondary the characteristic aromas of the variety such as olive leaves, tomato and floral notes. Discreet notes of herbs complete the complex set. Juicy and complex mouth, with medium (+) body, high acidity and moderate but fine-grained tannins. Red currant, strawberry, pomegranate and raspberry are framed by herbal notes of olive, marjoram, oregano and tea. The spicy aftertaste of cinnamon and pepper is long and extremely enjoyable!
The terrain is comprised of Naoussa’s most geologically complex soils, made of lime-rich marlstone, schist and granite. Thymiopoulos focuses on expressing the freshness of the grapes and giving each vintage a unique signature. He shuns filtering and extraction and his wines are aged in vats and barrels the old-fashioned way.
