NAOUSSA GRANDE RESERVE

Xinomavro

Wine of Superior Quality that stands out for its aging philosophy.

PROTECTED DESIGNATION OF ORIGIN NAOUSSA
About the wine…
Naoussa has been and is still one of the few classic reds from Greece.

Depending on the aging philosophy, you will find Naoussa, Naoussa Reserve and Naoussa Grande Reserve, the traditional Naoussa range established with the V.Q.P.R.D. system.

Wine region
NAOUSSA viticultural region, north-western Macedonia.

Soil
Clayey and chalky.

Vineyards
Linear and developed at double lanyard

Planting density
2.700 – 3.500 plants per hectare

Maximum authorised yield
10.000-Kg grapes per hectare

Harvest date
26/09 -09/10/2006

Harvest report
2000 can be characterized as one of the best years.

The climate conditions were for approximately all Greece very positive for the wine sector.

Type
Red, dry quality wine.

Grape variety
Xinomavro 100%

Vinification
Selection of vineyards, attentive grape harvest in containers of 20 Kg capacity in order to avoid crushing and oxidation during transportation. Classical method of red wine vinification with extraction of 5-6 days at 28-30°C, defermentation and malo-lactic fermentation.

Ageing
The ageing of the wine takes place in controlled conditions of temperature and humidity, for two years in French oak barrels and then for at least, two years in bottle.

First vintage
1984

Production
25 000 bottles

Oenologists
Nikolaos Bersos – Anastou Tomas

Tasting notes
Appearance
Garnet to orange brown in colour

Bouquet
A truly typical NAOUSSA from the noble variety Xinomavro.

The nose is big yet elegant with aromas, which will reveal themselves if you let the wine breath for one hour.

Palate
A balanced wine with round full body taste and velvet impression in mouth

This a robust wine characterised by an abundance of mature tannins and long finish.

Tasting temperature
20°C, could be decanted to express its all richness.

Food pairing
To accompany game, red meat and sharp cheeses

Cellar
It possesses a well rounded body and strength for a bit more aging (3 – 5 years)

 

Alcohol 13 % vol
Residual sugar 1,8 g/l
Total acidity 5,8 g/l
pH 3,4