Paranga Red is a smooth, fruit-forward blend of Greece's native Xinomavro with Merlot and Syrah. Vibrant ruby in colour, it opens with red and black fruit, mostly cherry and plum, plus subtle floral and spicy notes. The palate is balanced and velvety, with smooth tannins and a lingering finish.
The grapes come from selected parcels across Macedonia in northern Greece, a region of mountains, lakes and big day-to-night temperature swings. Each variety ferments separately in stainless steel and goes through malolactic fermentation. The blend then spends up to four months on its lees with regular stirring, and two more months in bottle before release.
Technical Details
- Grape varieties: Xinomavro, Merlot, Syrah
- Style: Dry, still red wine
- Appellation: PGI Macedonia
- Harvest: Handpicked
- Ageing: Stainless steel, up to 4 months on lees, 2 months in bottle
- Volume: 0.75 L
- Alcohol: 13.5% vol.
- Serving temperature: 16–18°C
- Region: Macedonia, Northern Greece
- Producer: Kir-Yianni
Food Pairings
Very food-friendly: pasta with tomato sauce, pizza, burgers, grilled meats and hard cheeses.