Markovitis Alkemi Xinomavro Rosé

Name: Markovitis Alkemi Xinomavro Rosé
Brand: Markovitis Alkemi
SKU: 19603
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Markovitis Alkemi Xinomavro Rosé

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Producer Markovitis Alkemi

Country Greece

Region Naoussa, Macedonia

Tasting Notes

Wild Cranberry, Blood Orange, Rose Petal and Pink Peppercorn

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More About Markovitis Alkemi Xinomavro Rosé

Alkemi Rosé is a brilliant introduction to Xinomavro, one of Greece's most distinctive grape varieties, but seen through a completely different lens.

Produced by the Markovitis family in northern Greece, this rosé takes a grape more commonly associated with structured, age-worthy reds and turns it into something bright, refreshing, and hugely drinkable. The name "Alkemi" means alchemy, which feels appropriate given the transformation taking place in the bottle.

What makes this wine stand out is its combination of freshness and character. There's plenty of juicy red fruit, but also the savoury edge that makes Xinomavro so interesting. Hints of blood orange, dried herbs, and subtle spice sit alongside the strawberry and raspberry fruit, giving the wine far more personality than many straightforward rosés.

The Markovitis family have been working with Xinomavro for generations around the region of Naoussa, long before Greek wine became fashionable internationally. That experience shows here. The wine feels confident and distinctive without trying too hard, offering something a little different from the endless sea of Provence-inspired rosés.

Perfect with grilled seafood, Mediterranean salads, or simply a sunny afternoon, this is the sort of rosé that starts conversations. Fresh enough for easy drinking, but with enough character to keep you coming back for another glass.

Meet the Producer, Markovitis Alkemi

Markovitis Alkemi

Style: Winery

Some rosés are built for sunny afternoons and very little else. Alkemi has other ideas. Produced by Markovitis in Naoussa, northern Greece, this is a rosé that behaves more like a serious table wine, carrying the structure, savoury edge and quiet confidence of the Xinomavro grape from which it's made. If your benchmark for rosé is pale Provence and polite red fruit, prepare for a slight recalibration.

Markovitis is one of the great names of modern Greek wine. Formerly known as Château Pegasus, the family estate was among the first in Greece to farm organically and has spent decades championing Xinomavro, the noble variety that defines Naoussa. Often compared to Nebbiolo for its combination of acidity, tannin and longevity, Xinomavro can produce wines of remarkable complexity, but it also has a knack for making rosé with genuine personality.

Alkemi takes inspiration from the darker, more gastronomic rosé styles that sommeliers have quietly loved for years. Produced using the saignée method and aged in stainless steel, it combines freshness with substance in a way that feels distinctly Mediterranean. There's a herbal, savoury thread running through the wine that sits alongside citrus peel, wild berries and floral notes, giving it far more range at the table than most bottles labelled "rosé".

Alkemi is particularly compelling because it never feels caught between categories. It isn't trying to be a light red, and it certainly isn't chasing poolside simplicity. Instead, it lands in that sweet spot occupied by the best food wines: versatile, expressive and capable of improving almost any meal without demanding all the attention for itself. Grilled fish, lamb, roasted vegetables, tomato-based dishes or a spread of mezze all seem perfectly reasonable places to start.

Greek wine has spent the last decade shedding old assumptions and rediscovering the strengths of its indigenous grapes. Alkemi feels like a perfect example of why that's happened. Distinctive without being difficult, serious without becoming solemn, it offers a glimpse of what Xinomavro can do when it steps outside its usual role and into something altogether more unexpected.