A guide to distilleries in Naoussa.
Distilleries in Naoussa
Not PDO, distilled spirits made alongside the cooperative's Naoussa PDO wineXinomavroFounded 1984VAENI Naoussa growers' cooperativeEpiskopi
The Naoussa growers' cooperative distils Macedonian ouzo and an oak-aged spirit called Mavri Drys (Black Oak) alongside its PDO wine, sold from the same Episkopi facility that runs guided cellar and bottling tours.
Tasting: Guided winery tour (xenagisi) through the cooperative's cellar, bottling and vinification sections, with the ouzo and Black Oak range available in the on-site wine boutique.
Tip: Ask at the wine boutique counter, the ouzo and Black Oak bottles sit beside the wine list rather than on a separate spirits shelf.
Not PDO, tsipouro made as a side product of the estate's Xinomavro wineXinomavroDalamara familyORGANIC CERTIFIEDPaliokalias
Now in its fifth generation, the Dalamara family has worked wine making and distillation at Paliokalias since the 1840s. Visits end in a tasting hall built around the old distillery tools.
Tasting: A full cellar-door visit through the vineyard garden, fermentation tanks, bottling area and ageing vault, ending in a tasting hall built around the family's historic distillery tools; tsipouro and olives served on request.
Tip: The tasting hall doubles as a small museum of the family's old distilling tools, ask the guide to point them out rather than rushing to the wine pours.
Distilleries in Naoussa, FAQ
When is the best time to visit Naoussa for wine?
Peak wine-travel season in Naoussa is spring through autumn, with harvest the standout window.
Do I need an appointment to taste at Naoussa estates?
classified-growth and grand-cru estates require booking days to weeks ahead; smaller family domaines often take walk-ins midweek.
What hours do Naoussa cellars and tasting rooms keep?
most estates open 10:00 to 17:00 by appointment, often closed Sunday and Monday.
How does tipping work at Naoussa tastings?
tipping is not expected at tastings; buying a bottle from the cellar door is the customary thank-you.
What is the one wine to try in Naoussa?
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Naoussa rewards trust.