APPELLATION: Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Naoussa
TYPE: Red dry wine
VARIETAL COMPOSITION: Xinomavro 100%
Tasting Note
Deep ruby red color with tawny hues. Fruit-driven nose with hints of tobacco and cocoa. Juicy palate with black fruit, black olive paste and sweet smoke. Smooth tannins and well-integrated oak. Medium to long finish.
Maturation for 16 months in 300Lt barrels
Further ageing in the bottle before release.
2016 Vintage
ABV (alc by vol) | pH | TA (gr/lt) | RS |
13.2 | 3.54 | 4.95 | 2.7 |
2015 Vintage
ABV (alc by vol) | pH | TA (gr/lt) | RS |
12.9 | 3.58 | 5.0 | 1.9 |
2014 Vintage
ABV (alc by vol) | pH | TA (gr/lt) | RS |
13.0 | 3.64 | 5.17 | 2.0 |
2013 Vintage
ABV (alc by vol) | pH | TA (gr/lt) | RS |
13.0 | 3.54 | 4.95 | 1.9 |
2012 Vintage
ABV (alc by vol) | pH | TA (gr/lt) | RS |
13.0 | 3.5 | 5.36 | 1.9 |
2011 Vintage
ABV (alc by vol) | pH | TA (gr/lt) | RS |
13.00 | 3.54 | 4.95 | 1.9 |
2010 Vintage
ABV (alc by vol) | pH | TA (gr/lt) | RS |
13.25 | 3.50 | 5.15 | 2.1 |
2016 Vintage
SOMMELIERS CHOICE AWARDS 2022 – SILVER / 87 points
BERLINER WEIN TROPHY 2022 – GOLD
BERLINER WEIN TROPHY 2021 – GOLD
2014 Vintage
ROBERT PARKER’s WINE ADVOCATE (February 2018) – 89 points
2013 Vintage
TEXSOM INTERNATIONAL WINE AWARDS 2017 – SILVER
ROBERT PARKER’s WINE ADVOCATE (June 2017) – 89 points
2012 Vintage
TEXSOM INTERNATIONAL WINE AWARDS 2016 – GOLD
2011 Vintage
ROBERT PARKER’s WINE ADVOCATE (August 2016) – 88 points
LCBO VINTAGES – August 2016 by Michael Godelo
Tsantali Naoussa Reserve 2011, Pdo Naoussa, Greece (209627, $16.95, WineAlign)
“Tart and taut, with bright to bursting red fruit and tones off the proverbial Naoussa charts. Quite wildly composed, with berries from the woods, smoky underbrush and a forest floor undertone. Resin, leather and respect. Drink 2016-2019. Tasted July 2016”
2010 Vintage
ROBERT PARKER’S WINE ADVOCATE (Dec 2015) – 91 points
WINE ENTHUSIAST (March 2014) – 91 points
Our Naoussa Reserve is a wine to grab. A classic Xinomavro from Naoussa with a stunning quality – price ratio.
Our winery is a proud member of NAOUSSA WINEMAKERS AND VINE GROWERS ASSOCIATION.