2016 Boutari Naoussa Grande Reserve

Boutari Wineries Naoussa

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91
Points
Tasting 2022

Tasting Notes

91
Tasting from 01.01.2022: Peter Pharos

A nose of fragrance and finesse, with very measured red fruit. It is still too young to show appropriately on the palate: acutely sharp, with merciless tannins, unripe strawberry, and just a hint of earth and smoke, almost a nod to nominative determinism. In a world of vinous sprinters, Grande Reserve has always been a marathon runner, and we’re just a short while after the starting gun. For those inclined to go the distance, this has historically been one of the best price-quality ratios of the Greek vineyard. The 2016 vintage proves no exception. (Drink 2028-2036, where it’ll be 92-94 pts.)

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Category: Red Wine
Grape Variety: Xinomavro
Vintage: 2016
Alcohol Level: 13%
Stopper: Cork
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Boutari Wineries Naoussa

591 50 Βέροια
Griechenland
+30 (23320) 41666
naoussa.winery@boutari.gr www.boutari.gr

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