Winery 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 Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα) is in the top 10 of wines of Amyndeon.
Taste structure of the Xinomavro Hedgehog Vineyard from the Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα)
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Xinomavro Hedgehog Vineyard 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 Xinomavro Hedgehog Vineyard 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 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 Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα) matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of beef colombo bourguignon style, couscous merguez or veal rouelle normande.
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 Xinomavro Hedgehog Vineyard from Winery Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα) are 2017, 2013, 2012, 2008 and 2007.
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 Amyndeon to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Amyndeon
The wine region of Amyndeon is located in the region of Florina of Macedonia of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Alpha Estate (Κτήμα Αλφα) or the Domaine Kir Yianni produce mainly wines red, sparkling and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Amyndeon are Xinomavro, Assyrtiko and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Amyndeon often reveals types of flavors of cherry, red fruit or citrus and sometimes also flavors of tropical, grapefruit or cream.
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: Extra-dry
Champagne with between 12 and 20 grams of sugar (see dosage liqueur).
