Thymiopoulos, Rosé de Xinomavro, Naoussa, Macedonia, 2018

Spends one night on skins before ferment, plus a few months in 500-litre barrels. The effect is texture and complexity, with no overt oak character. A salmon-copper coloured rosé: one of the rare ones that tastes like real wine. An exciting blend of bright acidity and wild strawberries builds on a flavoursome palate. Keep some for the cellar: tasting back through the vintages shows it develops with a savoury character that makes it a great match for charcuterie.