NAOUSSA

APPELLATION: Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Naoussa

TYPE: Red dry wine

VARIETAL COMPOSITION: Xinomavro 100%

Tasting Note

Vibrant ruby red color. The nose is fruit-forward with ripe red berries and notes of sweet herbs. Medium-bodied and dry on the palate with fruity and spicy flavors. The oak is well integrated. Medium finish. 

• WINEMAKING
• VINTAGES
• AWARDS & SCORES

• • Harvest takes place at the end of September – early October
  • Grapes handpicked and sorted before crush
  • Skin maceration at 8-10 degrees C for aprox. 3 days
  • Fermentation at max 26 degrees C for 12-15 days
  • Pumping over during fermentation
  • Malolactic fermentation in the tank

  Maturation for 12 months in 300Lt barrels

  • 95% French oak (20% new – 80% 2nd and 3rd fill)
  • 5% American oak 

  Further ageing in the bottle before release.

• 2019 Vintage

  ABV (alc by vol)	pH	TA (gr/lt)	RS
  12.2	3.61	4.91	2.1

   

  2018 Vintage

  ABV (alc by vol)	pH	TA (gr/lt)	RS
  12.35	3.6	4.91	1.9

   

  2017 Vintage

  ABV (alc by vol)	pH	TA (gr/lt)	RS
  12.9	3.67	5.02	2.4

   

  2016 Vintage

  ABV (alc by vol)	pH	TA (gr/lt)	RS
  12.2	3.56	5.36	1.9

   

  2015 Vintage

  ABV (alc by vol)	pH	TA (gr/lt)	RS
  12.1	3.6	4.91	1.9

   

  2014 Vintage

  ABV (alc by vol)	pH	TA (gr/lt)	RS
  12.3	3.56	5.0	1.9

   

  2013 Vintage

  ABV (alc by vol)	pH	TA (gr/lt)	RS
  12.3	3.57	5.15	1.9

   

  2012 Vintage

  ABV (alc by vol)	pH	TA (gr/lt)	RS
  12.3	3.59	5.14	1.9

   

• 2017 Vintage

  ROBERT PARKER’s WINE ADVOCATE (End of August 2020) – 89 points

   

  2015 Vintage

  ROBERT PARKER’s WINE ADVOCATE (February 2018) – 88 points