COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Xinomavro
PRODUCER
VAENI Naoussa
REGION
Macedonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
VAENI Naoussa, founded in 1984, is one of the most historically significant wine cooperatives in Greece, representing about half of the PDO Naoussa zone's production. The name Vaeni refers to the traditional large wooden casks historically used in Northern Greece. This flagship Grande Reserve is only produced in exceptional vintages from Xinomavro grapes grown on the southeastern slopes of Mount Vermio. It represents a classic expression of the region's unique terroir, combining continental influences with Mediterranean warmth.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name Vaeni refers to the giant traditional wooden casks historically used in Northern Greece for aging red wine.
Fact 02
By PDO law, Naoussa Grande Reserve must be 100% Xinomavro and undergo at least four years of aging before release.
Fact 03
VAENI Naoussa is a cooperative of local growers that accounts for approximately 50% of the entire Naoussa wine region's production.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are hand-harvested in late September to early October and transported in small 20 kg containers to prevent crushing. Following classical red vinification with a 5 to 6-day skin-contact extraction at 28-30 degrees Celsius, the wine undergoes full malolactic fermentation. In accordance with strict PDO Naoussa Grande Reserve regulations, it is aged for a minimum of 48 months: 24 months in 300-liter oak casks followed by an additional 24 months of bottle aging before release.
