Naoussa Grande Reserve
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About the wine
An aged red dry wine from selected vineyards of Naoussa that has obtained its dark red color and exquisite velvety taste after spending two years in a barrel and another two years in the bottle. A full-bodied wine with ripe tannins and aromas of dried fruit and spices.
Vineyards
Linear at double lanyard
Planting density
2.700 – 3.500 plants per hectare
Maximum Production
10.000 kg grapes per hectare
Wine region
Naoussa Viticultural Region, NW Macedonia
Soil
Clayey and Chalky
Grape Variety
Xinomavro
Type
Red Dry
Harvested
September - October
Vinification
Selection of vineyards, attentive grape harvest in containers of 20kg 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 malolactic fermentation follow.
Ageing
24 months in barrel and 24 months in bottle.
Tasting Temperature
16° - 18°C
Cellar
5 to 8 years
Bouquet / Palate
Charasteristic deep red colour. The nose is big yet elegant with aromas, which will reveal themselves if you let the wine breath for one hour. 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.
Food Pairing
Game, red meat and spicy cheese
Technical Data
Alcohol
13%
Total Acidity
5,8 g/l
Residual Sugar
1,8 g/l
pH
3.4
