Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα)Estate Red (S.M.X)
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are 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 Estate Red (S.M.X) of the Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα) is in the top 10 of wines of Florina.
Taste structure of the Estate Red (S.M.X) from the Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα)
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Estate Red (S.M.X) 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 Estate Red (S.M.X) of Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα) in the region of Macedonia often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or blueberry.
Food and wine pairings with Estate Red (S.M.X)
Pairings that work perfectly with Estate Red (S.M.X)
Original food and wine pairings with Estate Red (S.M.X)
The Estate Red (S.M.X) of Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα) matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of quick beef bourguignon, rack of lamb in a crust of herbs and seeds with thyme juice and... or roast veal in the oven.
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 Estate Red (S.M.X) from Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα) are 2016, 2015, 2012, 2011 and 2007.
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 30 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.
The word of the wine: Hard
A harsh, biting wine, characterized by an excess of tannins and acidity. It is often said of young wines that lack smoothness.
