Wine Grape Varieties

Xynomavro

Xynomavro is a black grape variety originating in Greece. This grape variety is known for its high tartaric acid content. The name Ξινόμαυρο (Xinomavro) comes from the Greek words Ξινό (Xino), meaning "sour", and μαύρο (mavro), meaning "black".

Variety names and synonyms registered in the variety list

Bulgaria
  • Ксиномавро (Xinomavro)
Cyprus
  • Ξινόμαυρο (Xinomavro)
France
  • Xinomavro
Greece
  • Ξινόμαυρο (Xinomavro)
  • Ξινόγκαλτσο (Xinogaltso)
  • Ποπόλκα (Popolka)
  • Μαύρο Ναούσης (Mavro Naoussis)

Vineyard area by country and region (ha)

Main vine varieties by age group - Eurostat
20152020
Greece 2,1522,179
Western Macedonia 1,2841,281
Central Macedonia 744757
Thessaly 111122

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Xynomavro - Cluster in the laboratory
source : Ursula Brühl, Julius Kühn-Institut (JKI), Federal Research Centre for Cultivated Plants, Institute for Grapevine Breeding Geilweilerhof - 76833 Siebeldingen, GERMANY