Underdog Grape · Greece

Limnio

Pronounced LEEM-nee-oh

If you love Syrah for its savory, herb-and-pepper side more than its muscle, Limnio is the older, quieter answer — a Greek red the ancients were drinking while Rhône Syrah was still centuries off.

Tasting profile
Sour cherry and red berry brushed with bay leaf and thyme, medium-bodied and silky rather than heavy, with a savory finish that lingers longer than the fruit.
Where to buy
For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Limnos, Greece

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Limnio: common questions

How do you pronounce Limnio?
Limnio is pronounced LEEM-nee-oh.
Where does Limnio come from?
Limnio grows in Limnos, Greece.
What does Limnio taste like?
Expect sour cherry, bay leaf, thyme, red berry. Closest familiar reference: a savory, herb-brushed Syrah with less weight and more lift.
Read the deep diveLimnio: The Greek Red Homer Was Drinking Before Syrah Existed

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