How do you pronounce Limnio?

Limnio is pronounced LEEM-nee-oh.

Where does Limnio come from?

Limnio grows in Limnos, Greece.

Expect sour cherry, bay leaf, thyme, red berry. Closest familiar reference: a savory, herb-brushed Syrah with less weight and more lift.

If you usually drink Syrah, Limnio is the underdog swap to try. Other lesser-known grapes in the same style: Castelão, Fer Servadou, Schioppettino.

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 it grows: Limnos, Greece
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What wine is Limnio similar to?: If you usually drink Syrah, Limnio is the underdog swap to try. Other lesser-known grapes in the same style: Castelão, Fer Servadou, Schioppettino.

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