Winery ThymiopoulosNaoussa Alta
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with game (deer, venison), mature and hard cheese or pasta.
The Naoussa Alta of the Winery Thymiopoulos is in the top 80 of wines of Greece and in the top 5 of wines of Naoussa.
Taste structure of the Naoussa Alta from the Winery Thymiopoulos
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Naoussa Alta of Winery Thymiopoulos in the region of Macedonia is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
oak, tobacco
leather, earthy
pepper, thyme
sun-dried tomato, tomato leaf
oil, cheese
violet, perfume
On the nose the Naoussa Alta of Winery Thymiopoulos in the region of Macedonia often reveals types of flavors of cherry, earth or clove and sometimes also flavors of red currant, tomatoes or cinnamon.
Food and wine pairings with Naoussa Alta
Pairings that work perfectly with Naoussa Alta
Original food and wine pairings with Naoussa Alta
The Naoussa Alta of Winery Thymiopoulos matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, game (deer, venison) or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of pasta with basil, roast duck breast stuffed with porcini mushrooms and chanterelles or sunday night ham and cheese sandwich by fred.
Discover the grape variety: Xinomavro
A very old grape variety grown in Greece and very well known in Central Macedonia. It is most certainly a descendant of white gouais and should not be confused with mavrud or mavroudi. It should be noted that many grape varieties have the synonym mavro. Xinomavro is registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties, list A1.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Naoussa Alta from Winery Thymiopoulos are 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
Informations about the Winery Thymiopoulos
The Winery Thymiopoulos is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 29 wines for sale in the of Naoussa to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Naoussa
The wine region of Naoussa is located in the region of Imathia of Macedonia of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Boutari or the Domaine Thymiopoulos produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Naoussa are Xinomavro, Merlot and Assyrtiko, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Naoussa often reveals types of flavors of cherry, game or fennel and sometimes also flavors of saline, fresh strawberries or anise.
The wine region of Macedonia
Greek Macedonia (Makedonia) is an expansive region in Northern Greece. It is bordered by the Republic of North Macedonia, Albania and Bulgaria to the north and the Aegean Sea in the South. The vineyards in the mountainous region are extensively planted to Xynomavro, along with Roditis, Limnio and the more-international Cabernet Sauvignon grape variety. Macedonian red wines are noted for their firm tannins and big flavors, and the best examples are among Greece's most-sought-after reds.
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The word of the wine: Full-bodied
A rich, concentrated wine that offers consistency in the mouth.