Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα)Axia Xinomavro - Syrah
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Shiraz/Syrah.
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 Axia Xinomavro - Syrah of the Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα) is in the top 20 of wines of Florina.
Taste structure of the Axia Xinomavro - Syrah from the Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα)
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Axia Xinomavro - Syrah 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 Axia Xinomavro - Syrah of Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα) in the region of Macedonia often reveals types of flavors of cherry, non oak or toasty and sometimes also flavors of red currant, tomatoes or cinnamon.
Food and wine pairings with Axia Xinomavro - Syrah
Pairings that work perfectly with Axia Xinomavro - Syrah
Original food and wine pairings with Axia Xinomavro - Syrah
The Axia Xinomavro - Syrah of Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα) matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of beef tongue with mushrooms, lamb marinated in white wine or sauté of pork with carrots and potatoes.
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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Axia Xinomavro - Syrah from Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα) are 2016, 2013, 2011, 2010 and 2015.
Informations about the Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα)
The Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα) is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 28 wines for sale in the of Florina to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Florina
The wine region of Florina is located in the region of Macedonia of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα) or the Domaine Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα) produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Florina are Xinomavro, Assyrtiko and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Florina often reveals types of flavors of cherry, fennel or chamomile and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, yellow plum or yellow apple.
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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