Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα)Alpha One
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Tannat, the Xinomavro and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with pork, beef or veal.
The Alpha One of the Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα) is in the top 10 of wines of Greece and in the top 5 of wines of Amyndeon.
Taste structure of the Alpha One from the Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα)
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Alpha One of Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα) in the region of Macedonia is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Alpha One of Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα) in the region of Macedonia often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Alpha One
Pairings that work perfectly with Alpha One
Original food and wine pairings with Alpha One
The Alpha One of Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα) matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of beef tongue with vegetables, moroccan tagine with lamb and cardoons or pork chops with veal stock sauce.
Discover the grape variety: Tannat
Tannat is a red grape variety from Béarn which belongs to the cotoïdes family. Present in several vineyards of France, it occupies nearly 3,000 ha. Its leaves are reddish with tan patches. Its bunches are either of normal size or larger. Its berries have a thin skin and are rounded. Its foliage has a swarthy appearance. This variety must be pruned long because it is vigorous. It likes sandy and gravelly soils. Tannat is often exposed to leafhoppers and mites. It is also somewhat susceptible to grey rot. It has 11 approved clones, including 474, 717 and 794. Once mature, this variety produces acidic, fruity, tannic, acidic and full-bodied wines. Various aromas emerge, notably tobacco, cinnamon and exotic wood. Tannat is rarely used alone. It is combined with iron-servadou to obtain a fruitier taste or with cabernet sauvignon to be more rounded.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Alpha One from Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα) are 2005, 2015, 2013, 2009 and 2008.
Informations about the Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα)
The Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα) is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 27 wines for sale in the of Amyndeon to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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.
The wine region of Macedonia
Greek Macedonia (Makedonia) is an expansive region in Northern Greece. It is bordered by the Republic of North Macedonia, Albania and Bulgaria to the north and the Aegean Sea in the South. The vineyards in the mountainous region are extensively planted to Xynomavro, along with Roditis, Limnio and the more-international Cabernet Sauvignon grape variety. Macedonian red wines are noted for their firm tannins and big flavors, and the best examples are among Greece's most-sought-after reds.
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