
Xinomavro Cuvee Villages
- Red
- Xinomavro (100%)
Vinification & Aging
Grapes are handpicked and sorted before crush. After a six day pre-fermentation cold soak, the must undergoes a 12-15 day vinification at controlled temperatures in stainless steel tanks. One third of the wine ferments in open top tanks with pigeage. The final blend is made five months after harvest.
The wine is aged for 12 months in 2nd and 3rd use 225lt & 500lt French and American oak barrels. Spends another 6 months in bottle before being released.
Ecosystems
Naoussa, lies on the foothills of mountain Vermio in Macedonia, covers an area of 500 hectares. The climate is Mediterranean with continental influences with mild winters and relatively hot summers. Selected young vines from the Estate and from the broader zone of the area which show great aromatic character and are planted at lower pH soils.
Tasting Notes
The wine is light ruby. It has intense aromatic profile, characterized by red fruits like cherry and strawberry. On the palate, Naoussa Kir-Yianni is light and fresh with soft tannins and medium body.