Angelos Iatridis pulls this rosé off a high-density planting of xinomavro growing at 2,265 feet in elevation. A saignée rosé fermented in stainless-steel tanks, it’s pale, bright and glassy, with the fragrance of orange flowers, passion fruit and herbs. Three months on the lees with regular stirring has given it extra richness and body, bolstering its sweet berry flavors. Clean and polished, it’s a substantial rosé, for the dinner table.
92 points, Wine & Spirits (Aug 2020)
The 2019 Xinomavro Hedgehog Vineyard was aged for 12 months in 50% new French barriques. It comes in at 14.02% alcohol. This feels a little delicate in the mid-palate, but it expands in the glass and coats the palate nicely eventually. Silky and bright, it has a fresh feel and a lively demeanor. The tannins are ripe here, not getting in the way too much, even with very young Xinomavro. The freshness is the biggest selling point. The acidity creates a juicy finish with the fruit lifted on the palate. This seems like a pretty nice Hedgehog this year. It should hold another decade or so, give or take. Xinomavro does not die easily.
90 points, Mark Squires, Wine Advocate (Mar 2022)