Structure
Drinking window
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
Aroma: cherry, plum, tomato leaf, nutmeg
Palate: medium body, soft tannin, good acidity, smoky herbal finish
A village-blend Naoussa PDO sourced from younger estate vines and small growers' parcels, medium-bodied with the tomato-leaf savouriness typical of the appellation.
What it pairs with
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Cold cuts platter
Soft tannin and bright acidity make this a easy match for cured meats. -
Aged cheese board
The wine's acidity cuts through richer cheeses without a heavy tannin load. -
Tomato-based red sauce pasta
The wine's own tomato-leaf note mirrors a tomato sauce directly.
History
Kir-Yianni's entry-tier Naoussa PDO, blended across estate younger vines and small growers' parcels within the appellation rather than a single site.
Facts
- Producer
- Ktima Kir-Yianni · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Xinomavro (100%)
- Classification
- Naoussa PDO
- Oak
- 12 months in French oak, 225 and 500 litre formats mixing new and old wood, plus a year in bottle before release
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR14-19 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
Frequently asked about Naoussa Cuvee Villages
What does Naoussa Cuvee Villages taste like?
Cherry and plum fruit with a characteristic tomato-leaf note and nutmeg spice, medium body, soft tannin and a smoky, herbal finish.
When should I drink this wine?
It is built to drink within 3 to 10 years of vintage rather than for extended cellaring.
What food pairs with Naoussa Cuvee Villages?
Cold cuts, an aged cheese board or a tomato-based red sauce pasta all work with its soft tannin and bright acidity.
What grapes are in Naoussa Cuvee Villages?
It is 100 percent Xinomavro, as required for any wine labelled Naoussa PDO.