Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα)Xinomavro Hedgehog Vineyard
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Xinomavro.
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 Xinomavro Hedgehog Vineyard of the Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα) is in the top 10 of wines of Amyndeon.
Taste structure of the Xinomavro Hedgehog Vineyard from the Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα)
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Xinomavro Hedgehog Vineyard 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 Xinomavro Hedgehog Vineyard 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 apples, quince or earthy.
Food and wine pairings with Xinomavro Hedgehog Vineyard
Pairings that work perfectly with Xinomavro Hedgehog Vineyard
Original food and wine pairings with Xinomavro Hedgehog Vineyard
The Xinomavro Hedgehog Vineyard of Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα) matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of fleischnacka leaf, tajine of mutton or aiguillette of duck with honey.
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 Xinomavro Hedgehog Vineyard from Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα) are 2017, 2013, 2012, 2008 and 2007.
Informations about the Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα)
The Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα) is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 30 wines for sale in the of Amyndeon to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Amyndeon
PDO in north-west Greek Macedonia (the most northerly and cool plateau at 570–770 m surrounded by four climate-regulating lakes, draining alluvial sandy soils): Xinomavro is the exclusive indigenous signature red (100%) — a brighter, fresher profile than Naoussa with red berries, high acidity and deep colour. Distinctive sparkling wines unique in Greece alongside structured still versions. Rainy winters, dry summers, rapid drainage, excellence in northern Xinomavro.
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: Feedback
Perception of the aromas in the mouth by the retro-nasal way.
