Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Best 5 to 14 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs14 yrs16 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

What it pairs with

  • Charcoal-grilled lamb
    Firm tannin matches lamb's fat and char.
  • Aged kefalotyri
    High acidity cuts through dense, salty cheese.
  • Venison
    A structured red suits game meat.

History

Kokkinos Winery's Paliokalias-designated Naoussa PDO bottling.

Facts

Producer
Kokkinos Winery · visiting guide
Grapes
Xinomavro (100%)
Classification
Naoussa PDO
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR18-24 at retail
Drinking window
5-14 from vintage

Frequently asked about Paliokalias

What does Kokkinos Paliokalias taste like?

A full-bodied Naoussa PDO with firm tannin, high acidity and a long finish.

What grapes are in Kokkinos Paliokalias?

100 percent Xinomavro, per Naoussa PDO rules.

What food pairs with Kokkinos Paliokalias?

Charcoal-grilled lamb, aged kefalotyri and venison.

When should I drink Kokkinos Paliokalias?

It suits 5 to 14 years from vintage.

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