Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: red cherry, raspberry, cranberry, tomato leaf, tomato paste, olives, vanilla

Palate: fine-grained tannins, bright acidity, black fruit

Diamantakos's Naoussa PDO from the small family estate in Mantemi, savoury and tomato-leafed with fine-grained tannin.

What it pairs with

  • Kokkinisto
    The wine's own tomato and tomato-leaf notes mirror a braised tomato stew.
  • Aged kefalotyri
    High acidity cuts through a dense, salty cheese.
  • Wild mushroom dishes
    The savoury olive and vanilla notes suit earthy mushroom flavors.

History

The core Naoussa PDO bottling from the small, export-minded Diamantakos estate in the Mantemi area.

Facts

Producer
Diamantakos · visiting guide
Grapes
Xinomavro (100%)
Classification
Naoussa PDO
Price
EUR13-18 at retail
Drinking window
4-12 from vintage

Frequently asked about Naoussa

What does Diamantakos Naoussa taste like?

Red cherry, raspberry, cranberry, tomato leaf and olive notes, with fine-grained tannin and bright acidity.

What grapes are in Diamantakos Naoussa?

100 percent Xinomavro, per Naoussa PDO rules.

What food pairs with Diamantakos Naoussa?

Kokkinisto, aged kefalotyri and wild mushroom dishes.

When should I drink Diamantakos Naoussa?

It suits 4 to 12 years from vintage.

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