Modiano Market ★ 3.9
Thessaloniki's covered central market, in the gateway city rather than the wine region, reopened in September 2026 with 32 shops, among them a cheese and charcuterie counter and a small dairy making cheese.
A guide to cheese experiences in Naoussa.
Cheese Experiences in Naoussa
VAENI winery tour with optional tasting and cheese ★ 3.7
Cooperative winery tour of vineyard, winery, bottling line and cellar at Episkopi, with an optional paid tasting of three wines served with crackers and kefalograviera. Visits by arrangement.
Cheese Experiences in Naoussa, FAQ
Is feta made around Naoussa?
Yes. The Greek 1994 application on eAmbrosia lists the prefectures of Macedonia whose milk may be used, and Imathia, the prefecture of Naoussa and Veria, is among them.
Is feta only made in Greece?
The name Feta is a protected designation of origin in the EU. The 2002 EU regulation says the area is mainland Greece and the department of Lesbos, and the milk must come from local ewes and goats.
What milk goes into feta?
Sheep milk, or a mix of sheep milk with no more than 30 percent goat milk, according to the Qualigeo product sheet for the PDO.
How long is feta aged?
At least two months. The European Commission describes a first phase of up to 15 days, then refrigerated ripening at 2 to 4 degrees C.
Is Kasseri made in Naoussa?
The PDO area includes the entire region of Central Macedonia, per the Official Journal notice of 12 January 2026, and the original specification already named Imathia, where Naoussa lies.
How long does Kasseri ripen?
At least three months, per the Official Journal summary of the specification.
What milk is Kasseri made from?
Mainly sheep milk, and the specification allows no more than 20 percent goat milk.
How is Manouri different from feta?
It is made from the whey left after feta, with milk or cream added, and it is much less salty than feta, says English Wikipedia, which gives about 0.8 percent salt.