top of page
VAENI 2019 Grande Reserve (Naoussa)
It is not clear why the Macedonians like to use French names to describe their top wines, but old habits can die
hard. Made from the best grapes available and aged for a minimum of five years in wood, there is an added
weight, depth and beauty here that add up to something close to greatness. We challenge you to find a wine of
this class and maturity at a price remotely close to this.
Arriving Soon
Wine Specifics
WineWise Code | HVA-GRE19 |
Country | Greece |
Region | Naousa |
Color/Style | Red |
Farming Practices | Conventional |
Varieties | 100% Xinomavro |
Closure | DIAM |
Case Size | 12x750 |
Pumpover/Punchdown | Pumpover |
Destemming | Complete |
Fermentation Vessel | Stainless Steel |
Fermentation Duration | 15 days |
Aging Method | Used Barrique 100% |
Aging Duration (months) | 18 |
Filtered | Yes |
Fining Agents | None |
Yeast | Cultured |
Lees Contact/Stirring | 2 months |
Malolactic | Yes |
Added Sulfur | Yes |
Soil Type | Calcareous, Alluvial, Sedimentary |
Elevation (meters) | 300 |
Vineyard Aspect | Northeast |
Vine Age | 30 |
Yields (hl/ha) | 60 |
Picking | Hand-harvested |
Annual Production | 2200 |
Notes from the Producer: undefined
bottom of page