Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs8 yrs10 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: deep ruby colour, forest fruit, pepper, spices
Palate: rich, velvety, spicy character, rich structure
A varietal Syrah from VAENI, PGI Macedonia, spicier and riper than the cooperative's Xinomavro-based wines.
What it pairs with
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Game
Producer-recommended pairing. -
Red meat
Producer-recommended pairing. -
Spicy cheese
Producer-recommended pairing.
History
A single-varietal Syrah bottled by VAENI under PGI Macedonia, aged 9 months in barrel.
Facts
- Producer
- VAENI Naoussa · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Syrah (100%)
- Classification
- PGI Macedonia
- Oak
- 9 months in barrel and 3 months in bottle
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR9-13 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-8 from vintage
Frequently asked about Syrah
What does VAENI Syrah taste like?
Deep ruby colour with forest fruit, pepper and spice aromas, a rich, velvety and spicy palate.
What food pairs with VAENI Syrah?
Game, red meat and spicy cheese, per the producer.
When should I drink VAENI Syrah?
It suits 3 to 8 years from vintage.
What classification does VAENI Syrah have?
PGI Macedonia, since Naoussa PDO is reserved for pure Xinomavro.