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Kir-Yianni - Naoussa Cuvée Villages 2022

Name: Kir-Yianni - Naoussa Village Selection 2022
Brand: Kir-Yianni
Price: 20.90 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.5 (6 reviews)

Naoussa|Red wine

3.5/5 (6 customers)

95/100

Decanter

Greece

Xinomavro

unusual

perfect for any time of day

barbecue

"A major accolade for Kir-Yianni's flagship wine, which won a Gold Medal and a score of 95/100 at the 2025 Decanter World Wine Awards!"

“Classic redcurrant is complemented by a myriad of floral and herbaceous notes: roses, lilies, and dried thyme. Refined and supple, with plenty of freshness and purity. ” (Decanter World Award 2025 – Gold Medal) – This 100% Xinomavro cuvée is a magnificent introduction to tasting Greece’s most iconic grape variety!

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Estate

Kir-Yianni

Vintage

Cuvée Villages

Vintage

2022

Designation

Naoussa

Region

Greece

Grape varieties

100% Xinomavro

Terroirs

A careful selection of young Xinomavro vines from the Kir-Yianni estate and plots belonging to small producers within the appellation: a wide variety of rolling terrain, elevations, soils, and exposures, along with a mix of microclimates

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

Grapes cooled to 10°C, rigorously sorted on a conveyor belt, cold-soaked for 6 days at low temperature, alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks (20–23°C) for 12–15 days, malolactic fermentation in 225- and 500-liter French oak barrels

Production method

Vegan Label

Livestock farming

Aged for 12 months in 225- and 500-liter French oak barrels (3rd to 5th fill)

Alcohol content

14%

Eye

Deep garnet color, delicate and brilliant

Nose

Rich and vibrant, with delicate notes of red and black berries, cherry, fresh plum, dry leaves, and forest floor—imagine a healthy, moist, and cool forest floor bathed in sunlight

Palate

Crisp and fruity with delicate notes of mild spices and tobacco, medium-bodied, with lively acidity and fine tannins that provide structure and linger into a long, juicy finish

Serve

At 15-16°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2025

Drink before

2035

Food and wine pairings

Serve with lamb chops, lasagna Bolognese, truffle tagliatelle...

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Decanter

Wine rated (2025 guide) 95/100

About the wine:

The classic redcurrant flavor is complemented by a myriad of floral and herbal notes: roses, lilies, and dried thyme. Refined and supple, with great freshness and purity - Decanter World Award 2025 - Gold Medal

Customer rating

3.5/5

based on 6 reviews