KTIMA FOUNDI 2020 - FOUNDI ESTATE

Ktima Foundi - Foundi Estate is a single-vineyard Xinomavro and a standout Naoussa that gracefully and powerfully showcases the greatness of both the grape and the land. It offers generous aromas of tomato, herbs, red fruits, and spice, all wrapped in a structured, full-bodied palate. This is the kind of Xinomavro you can enjoy young with rich meat dishes—or let it age and pair it with slow-cooked stews and even truffle-based recipes.

Foundis family has a long history of vine cultivation in Naoussa PDO zone. The family winery was founded in 1992, just 4 kilometers outside the town of Naoussa in Imathia, though their first Xinomavro vines were planted back in 1930. Over time, their vineyard practices evolved—expanding in size and embracing modern techniques—while always staying true to tradition. This led to wines of exceptional quality and impressive aging potential.

Ktima Foundi - Foundi Estate comes from a single 1.5-acre vineyard in Karaoutsa, at an altitude of 200 meters. The wine is aged for one year in French oak barrels, gaining complexity and a delicate, spicy profile—without overshadowing the grape’s aromatic identity. A further year of bottle aging elevates its expression and texture even more.

If you love bold, structured Xinomavros with elegant oak aromas—but also crave the balance of juicy red fruit—this is a wine you’re going to love.

In the glass, Ktima Foundi shows a medium ruby color with garnet hues.
The nose is intense and expressive, dominated by ripe red fruits—strawberry, sour cherry, plum, and red cherry—layered with notes of tomato paste, vanilla, and coffee. As it opens up, hints of clove, black pepper, allspice, and cinnamon add complexity and charm.

On the palate, it’s full-bodied with rich, velvety tannins and beautifully balanced acidity.
The red fruit character continues with flavors of red cherry, red berry, strawberry jam, and sun-dried tomato, all wrapped in spicy notes of baking spices, vanilla, tobacco, and cocoa. The finish is long, layered, and deeply satisfying.