Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 3 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs3 yrs8 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
Aroma: vivid velvet purple colour, black fruit
Palate: soft tannin, fruity aromatic flavor
VAENI's everyday Macedonia table red, a Xinomavro-Syrah blend built for immediate, casual drinking.
What it pairs with
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Red meat
Producer-recommended pairing. -
Cheese
Producer-recommended pairing; suggested with all types of cheese. -
Grilled kebabs
A soft, everyday red suits casual grilled food.
History
VAENI's broadest-distribution PGI Macedonia red, a Xinomavro-Syrah blend meant for casual, near-term drinking.
Facts
- Producer
- VAENI Naoussa · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Xinomavro, Syrah (35%)
- Classification
- PGI Macedonia
- Oak
- 6 months in barrel and 3 months in bottle
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR6-9 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-3 from vintage
Frequently asked about Makedonikos Red
What does Makedonikos Red taste like?
A vivid purple colour with black fruit aroma, soft tannin and a fruity, semi-dry palate.
What grapes are in Makedonikos Red?
Xinomavro blended with 35 percent Syrah, PGI Macedonia.
What food pairs with Makedonikos Red?
Red meat, cheese and grilled kebabs.
When should I drink Makedonikos Red?
Within 2 to 3 years of vintage, per the producer's cellaring guidance.