The Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα) of Amyndeon of Macedonia

Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα) - Xinomavro (&Xi&iota&nuό&mu&alpha&upsilon&rho&omicron) Single Vineyard
The winery offers 28 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is ranked in the top 1 of the estates of Macedonia.
It is located in Amyndeon in the region of Macedonia

The Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα) is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 28 wines for sale in of Amyndeon to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα) wines

Looking for the best Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα) wines in Amyndeon among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα) wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα) wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα)

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα)

How Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα) wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, game (deer, venison) or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of pasta with chicken and curry, wild boar stew or chicken gaston gérard style.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα)

On the nose the red wine of Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα). often reveals types of flavors of cherry, red plum or dark fruit and sometimes also flavors of fig, cinnamon or prune. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα). is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα)

  • 2005With an average score of 4.13/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.04/5
  • 2007With an average score of 3.99/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.92/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.89/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα).

  • Xinomavro
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Tannat
  • Merlot
  • Pinot Noir

Discovering the wine region of Amyndeon

The wine region of Amyndeon is located in the region of Florina of Macedonia of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα) or the Domaine Kir Yianni produce mainly wines red, sparkling and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Amyndeon are Xinomavro, Assyrtiko and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Amyndeon often reveals types of flavors of cherry, red fruit or citrus and sometimes also flavors of tropical, grapefruit or cream.

In the mouth of Amyndeon is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 6 estates and châteaux in the of Amyndeon, producing 33 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Amyndeon go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal.

The top white wines of Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα)

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα)

How Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα) wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, mature and hard cheese or vegetarian such as recipes of tagliatelle with carbonara, shepherd's pie and leek fondue or leek, goat cheese and bacon quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα)

On the nose the white wine of Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα). often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, lychee or earth and sometimes also flavors of non oak, fennel or lime zest. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα). is a powerful with a good balance between acidity and sweetness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα)

  • 2020With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.04/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.04/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.02/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.97/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.89/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα).

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Malagouzia
  • Assyrtiko
  • Chardonnay

Discover the grape variety: Gewurztraminer

Gewurztraminer rosé is a grape variety that originated in France. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of vine is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. Gewurztraminer rosé can be found in many vineyards: Alsace, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Jura, Champagne, Lorraine, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, South West.

The top pink wines of Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα)

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα)

How Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα) wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of blanquette of monkfish with small vegetables, lamb mouse confit in wine or caramelized lamb mice.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα)

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα). often reveals types of flavors of cream, microbio or rose petal and sometimes also flavors of floral, red fruit or orange peel.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα)

  • 2018With an average score of 4.17/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.90/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα).

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Xinomavro

The word of the wine: Marc

Solid part resulting from the pressing of the grape (stalks, pips, skins).

The top sweet wines of Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα)

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα)

How Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα) wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), spicy food or sweet desserts such as recipes of wild salmon with verbena steam, chicken wrap or brownies with nuts.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα)

On the nose the sweet wine of Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα). often reveals types of flavors of tropical, microbio or burnt caramel and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit, citrus fruit or spices.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα)

  • 2014With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.20/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα).

  • Gewürztraminer
  • Malagouzia

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα)

Planning a wine route in the of Amyndeon? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα).

Discover the grape variety: Xinomavro

A very old grape variety grown in Greece and very well known in Central Macedonia. It is most certainly a descendant of white gouais and should not be confused with mavrud or mavroudi. It should be noted that many grape varieties have the synonym mavro. Xinomavro is registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties, list A1.

News about Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα) and wines from the region

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Rhône 2020: best-value wines

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The word of the wine: Marc

Solid part resulting from the pressing of the grape (stalks, pips, skins).

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