Argyrakis Chronos Xinomavro Red Dry 75cl 14.5%

Description

Argyrakis Chronos Xinomavro Red Dry 75cl 14.5% is a premium Naoussa red from Argyrakis Winery, made from 100% Xinomavro and presented by the winery as CHRONOS RED 2018 in its current collection. Reviewed winery and market records show it as a dry red wine from Naoussa in 75cl format, with 14.5% ABV for the 2018 bottling.

What makes this bottle especially attractive is the way it combines classic Xinomavro structure with a more ambitious ageing profile. Reviewed importer and retailer descriptions state that the wine comes from a selected vineyard in the Naoussa area with yields reduced to 500 kg, followed by traditional winemaking with higher fermentation temperatures, greater extraction and long maturation in French oak and bottle before release.

Why Choose Argyrakis Chronos Xinomavro Red Dry 75cl 14.5%

Argyrakis Chronos Xinomavro Red Dry 75cl 14.5% stands out because it offers a more serious and cellar-worthy side of Xinomavro than many everyday Greek reds. Reviewed tasting descriptions point to tomato, raspberry or dried cherry, spice, liquorice, leather and black tea, followed by a rich body, solid tannins and a long finish. That combination gives the wine strong identity for buyers who want a structured Naoussa red with maturity and ageing promise rather than a softer fruit-first style.

Ideal For.

This bottle is ideal for drinkers who enjoy structured Xinomavro with savoury tomato notes, red and dark fruit, spice, liquorice and firm tannins rather than a softer, easier red style.

It is ideal for pairing with pork casserole, roast beef, wild boar, lamb and richer meat dishes. This is based on reviewed retailer pairing guidance for the wine.

It is also ideal for collectors or buyers looking for a long-ageing Naoussa red with limited-production appeal. This is based on reviewed records describing 15 to 20 years of ageing potential and hand-numbered bottles, with some sources citing around 1,000 to 1,200 bottles depending on market record.

Product Details

Product Name: Argyrakis Chronos Xinomavro Red Dry 75cl 14.5%. This follows the user-provided bottle title and matches reviewed market naming for the 2018 Chronos red.

Category: Red Dry Wine. This is stated in reviewed retailer records.

Producer: Argyrakis Winery. This is stated in the winery collection and product records.

Region: Naoussa, Greece. This is stated in reviewed winery and retailer records.

Appellation: PDO Naoussa appears in reviewed market records for Chronos 2018.

Grape Variety: 100% Xinomavro. This is stated in the winery product page and reviewed market records.

Bottle Size: 75cl. This is stated in reviewed retailer records and implied by the winery’s standard bottle listing.

ABV: 14.5%. This is stated in reviewed retailer records for the 2018 bottling.

Vineyard Yield: 500 kg from a selected vineyard in the Naoussa area. This is stated in reviewed importer and retailer descriptions.

Winemaking: Traditional red winemaking with higher fermentation temperatures and greater extraction. This is stated in reviewed importer and retailer descriptions.

Ageing: Reviewed records differ slightly, with some stating 28 months and others 30 months in French oak barrels, followed by more than 3 years or 5 to 6 years in bottle depending on source and market description. The shared point across sources is extended French oak ageing and significant bottle maturation before release.

Ageing Potential: Up to 20 years. This is stated in reviewed importer and retailer records.

Bottle Count: Reviewed market records differ, with some stating 1,000 bottles and another citing 1,200 bottles. I did not find a winery page confirming the exact outturn, so the precise bottle count should be treated cautiously.

Collector’s Note

This bottle has strong collector appeal because it sits above the more everyday side of the winery’s range and is clearly positioned for long development. The combination of low vineyard yield, extended French oak ageing, years of bottle maturation and a limited hand-numbered presentation gives Chronos more gravitas than a standard current-release Xinomavro.

It is also attractive because Xinomavro is one of Greece’s most age-worthy grapes, and Chronos is presented in reviewed sources as a deeper, more reflective Naoussa expression rather than a quick-drinking red. That makes it especially appealing for buyers who want a serious Greek cellar bottle with both structure and identity. This final sentence is an inference based on the reviewed production details, tasting notes and ageing guidance.