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Where is Naoussa wine from?

Naoussa is a red wine from Naousa, in Macedonia, Greece. It is a PDO wine made from Xinomavro.

Naoussa wine label
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Naoussa at a glance

ClassificationPDO
AppellationNaoussa
StyleRed wine
GrapeXinomavro
Village or townNaousa
RegionMacedonia
CountryGreece
Coordinates40.6333, 22.0667

Naoussa

Naousa, Macedonia, Greece

PDO

Greece's benchmark Xinomavro

Appellation
Naoussa
Grapes
Xinomavro

Naoussa lies at the foot of the Vermio Mountains in Central Macedonia, and its red wine is made entirely from Xinomavro. Herodotus placed the fertile Gardens of King Midas in this area. Its firm, long-lived reds are often compared with Barolo.

Producers to know

  • Boutari
  • Kir-Yianni
  • Thymiopoulos
  • Dalamaras
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Naoussa: questions and answers

Where is Naoussa wine from?

Naoussa is a red wine from Naousa, in Macedonia, Greece. It is a PDO wine made from Xinomavro.

Which country is Naoussa from?

Naoussa is from Greece, in the Macedonia wine region.

What grape is Naoussa made from?

Naoussa is made from Xinomavro.

Is Naoussa a red or a white wine?

Naoussa is a red wine.

Who are the best producers of Naoussa?

Producers to know include Boutari, Kir-Yianni, Thymiopoulos and Dalamaras.

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Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org

Last reviewed October 2026.