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: deep red colour, barrel-derived complexity
Palate: round full body, velvet texture, mature tannin, long finish
VAENI's top reserve tier, four years of combined barrel and bottle ageing before release, recommended to breathe for an hour before serving.
What it pairs with
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Game
Producer-recommended pairing; the wine's mature tannin suits game. -
Red meat
Producer-recommended pairing. -
Spicy cheese
Producer-recommended pairing.
History
VAENI's longest-aged Naoussa PDO, two years in barrel and two in bottle before release, from selected vineyards across the cooperative's growers.
Facts
- Producer
- VAENI Naoussa · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Xinomavro (100%)
- Classification
- Naoussa PDO
- Oak
- 24 months in barrel, followed by 24 months in bottle
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR18-25 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6-18 from vintage
Frequently asked about Naoussa Grande Reserve
What does Naoussa Grande Reserve taste like?
A deep red colour with aromas that open after breathing, a round, full body, velvet mature tannin and a long finish.
How should I serve Naoussa Grande Reserve?
The producer recommends letting it breathe for an hour before serving, at 16-18C.
What food pairs with Naoussa Grande Reserve?
Game, red meat and spicy cheese, per the producer.
When should I drink Naoussa Grande Reserve?
It rewards ageing, 6 to 18 years from vintage.