Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα)Utopia (Tannat)
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with beef
The Utopia (Tannat) of the Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα) is in the top 10 of wines of Florina.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Utopia (Tannat) 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 oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Utopia (Tannat)
Pairings that work perfectly with Utopia (Tannat)
Original food and wine pairings with Utopia (Tannat)
The Utopia (Tannat) of Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα) matches generally quite well with dishes of beef such as recipes of beef tournedos with boursin.
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 Utopia (Tannat) from Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα) are 2015, 2007, 2010, 2014 and 2012.
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 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: Budding
Phase of the vegetative cycle of the vine corresponding to the bursting of the buds and the appearance of the first leaves.
