tag:peatix.com,2011:1 2021-11-15T09:34:39+08:00 Peatix Daryl Saw tag:peatix.com,2018:event-362601 2018-03-29T18:00:00SGT 2018-03-29T18:00:00SGT

Taste over 20 outstanding Xinomavro wines from the town of Naoussa in the hills of Macedonia in Northern Greece, a region recognized for its superior quality since the 1970’s.For those less familiar, Xinomavro is an indigenous Greek grape varietal, one of four ‘ambassador’ grapes of the country alongside Assyrtiko, Moschofilero and Agiorghitiko. Literally meaning acid (Xinos) and black (Mavros), Xinomavro has been gaining in popularity the world over thanks to publicity efforts of the European Union and Greece.WINE FAIR (6pm, Main Deck)In the casual setting of a walk-around tasting hall on the Main Deck (L1) of the Riverboat, we will be featuring a range of specially selected examples of this prolific grape that puts Naoussa on the world wine map!Foundi Estate Naoussa 2012Foundi Estate Estate Foundi 2011Kir Yianni Ramnista 2015Kokkinos Xinomavro 2014Lousis Naoussa 2014Argatia Naoussa 2013Boutari Winery Naoussa 2016Boutari Winery Naoussa Grande Reserve 2011Melitzani Winery Naoussa 2016Chrisohoou Naoussa 2016Crhisohoou Ktima Chrisohoou 2012Markovitis Winery Naoussa 2013Elinos Mavro Naoussa 2015Elinos Taralas Naoussa 2013Kelesidis Merhali 2009Vaeni Naoussa Co-op Naoussa 2015Vaeni Naoussa Co-op Naoussa Grande Reserve 2012Vaeni Naoussa Co-op Damascenos 2015Tsantali Winery Naoussa Reserve 2014Diamantakos Winery Naoussa 2015Thymiopoulos Naoussa Alta 2015Be sure to pick up a copy of the tasting map to track your progress through the wines, and make notes on your favourites! A selection of Greek-influenced canapes complete the experience.We are also privileged to have with us Efstratios Katis of Vaeni Co-operative, Kallistratos Georgiadis of Kir-Yianni winery, Efstathios Papadopoulos of Chrisohoou winery, and agronomist Irini Zafeiropoulou to share about their wines and the Naoussa wine region.Venue: Main Deck (L1)Time: 6-10pmPrice: $20 (Tickets at the door will be $30)WINE PAIRING DINNER (7pm, Upper Deck)Enjoy a 5-course dinner prepared by the Riverboat’s culinary team led by chef Mohd Khairil Benjamin, to match 5 outstanding Xinomavro wines ranging from light and fruity to robust and oaky. Venue: Upper Deck (L2)Time: 7-9.30pmPrice: $80 (Tickets not available at the door)ABOUT THE NAOUSSA WINE REGIONAn hour’s drive from the bustling city of Thessaloniki in Northern Greece, we find the tranquil town of Naoussa situated on the bright green Eastern foothills of Mount Vermion with its invigorating streams and waterfalls. Protected from the Northern winds and blessed with plenty of sunshine, the region is ideal for vine growing – particularly so for the indigenous varietal of Xinomavro which thrives in its clay-like and limestone-rich soil. Since becoming the first region in Greece to be given its own appellation in 1971, PDO Naoussa has been dedicated to producing top quality wines exclusively of the Xinomavro varietal, wines which have been said to be on par with the famous Barolos and Barberescos of Italy.To read more about Naoussa, visit Vaeni Naoussa Co-operative’s website at https://www.vaeni-naoussa.com/en/.