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 Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα) is in the top 10 of wines of Florina.
Taste structure of the Estate Red (S.M.X) from the Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα)
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Estate Red (S.M.X) of 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 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 Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα) matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of veal shank with mushrooms, seven o'clock leg of lamb or sliced endives with ham.
Details and technical informations about Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα)'s Estate Red (S.M.X).
Discover the grape variety: Xinomavro
Structured, taut reds with a clear ruby robe that quickly evolves towards tawny, firm tannins and sharp high acidity (hence its name, xino-mavro = acid-black), with aromas of red cherry, sun-dried tomato, black olive, dried herbs, spice, leather and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential, often compared to Nebbiolo. Absolute star of Naoussa PDO in Greek Macedonia, also Amyndeo PDO. Very late-ripening autochthonous Greek variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Estate Red (S.M.X) from Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα) are 2016, 2015, 2012, 2011 and 2007.
Informations about the Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα)
The 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
Greek PGI among the coolest and most mountainous in the country (Western Macedonia, up to 700 m), encompassing the Amynteon plateau. Xinomavro is the signature indigenous red: tannic and sharp with intense notes of dried tomato, black cherry, olive, herbs and a smoky-spicy touch, firm structure and superb ageing potential — often compared to Piedmontese Nebbiolo. Blended with Syrah or Merlot for rounder cuvées. Rosés show taut, acidic red fruits.
The wine region of Macedonia
Large wine region of northern Greece, 1st by volume, altitude vineyards tempered by mountain massifs. Signature Xinomavro ("acid black") as king grape: structured, complex reds with signature notes of tart cherry, dried tomato, black olive, Mediterranean herbs, leather and a mineral touch, firm tannins and long ageing — compared to Nebbiolo. Stars in PDO Naoussa, Amyndeon, Goumenissa and Rapsani. Also lively, mineral Assyrtiko, aromatic Malagousia as whites.
The word of the wine: Wooded
A set of aromas brought about by ageing in barrels (usually oak). This can be pleasant when, in small doses, it brings a touch of spice, roast or vanilla to an already constructed ensemble. When the violent woodiness dominates the wine, it is quickly tiring. Easily identifiable aromatically, it is sought after (to the point of abuse) by the makers of coarse wines. New World manufacturers and, alas, some French winemakers use oak chips to impart the woody taste, which is tantamount to artificial flavoring.
