Alpha EstateXinomavro Single Vineyard Hedgehog 2021

Product code: 18220
£21.95 inc VAT
Greece
Red Wine from
Macedonia, Greece
Country
Country: Greece
Region
Region: Macedonia
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Amyndeo
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Alpha Estate
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Grape
Grape: Xinomavro
Grape: 100% Xinomavro
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Country
Country: Greece
Region
Region: Macedonia
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Amyndeo
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Alpha Estate
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Grape
Grape: Xinomavro
Grape: 100% Xinomavro

Product Notes

Alpha Estate's Xinomavro Single Vineyard Hedgehog is a fine Greek wine that truly embodies its origin from Amyndeon plateau. Bottled elegant crimson beauty, it's brimming with layers of complex flavours, intertwining raspberry, plum and cherry. Faint smoky undertone willfully complements these fruitiness, adding depth. Tannin structure is firm yet pliant, ensuring an alluring balance. On the nose, scents of dried herbs, olives, and tomatoes dance enticingly. It is aged in French oak barrels and bottled unfiltered, enhancing its earthy qualities. Notoriously food-friendly, it pairs exquisitely with robust lamb or beef dishes to cheese and pasta. Overall, it's an indulgent testament to Greece's viniculture.

Tasting Notes

A wonderful example of Xinomavro, with its complex, but typical bouquet of small berried red fruits, leather and pepper, clove and vanilla spice. Structured, with rounded tannins and a balancing acidity, this wine has well-integrated oak and quince on the finish.

About the Winery

Alpha Estate

Nestled in the heart of the Amyndeon region in North-West Greece, Alpha Estate is a remarkable winery that has gained a sterling reputation over the years. Taking pride in its pristine location, the winery is renowned for producing wines that intrinsically express the character and individuality of their unique terroir.

Alpha Estate was founded in 1997 by two visionaries of the winemaking world; Angelos Iatridis, a seasoned winemaker, and Makis Mavridis, a third-generation vigneron. With a shared passion for producing exquisite wines owing their excellence to pure, indigenously grown grapes, they have cultivated a sophisticated selection that ranges from adventurous blends to traditional varietals. Their unwavering commitment to sustainability and respect towards tradition, have endeared them to wine lovers of all backgrounds.

Rosé, white, red or sparkling, each Alpha Estate wine is a masterpiece in its own right. Their bottles contain, not just brilliant wine, but also the essence of a rich cultural legacy that has culminated over time. Considered an icon of modern Greek winemaking, Alpha Estate's repertoire extends to well-recognised varieties including Malagousia, Xinomavro, and Syrah.

The vineyard, spanning 69 hectares of lush vine rows, makes use of the latest viticultural techniques and is safeguarded during the growing season by air fans to ensure optimum conditions are preserved. The winery itself is an aesthetically pleasing blend of traditional and contemporary architecture, fitted with the most modern winemaking equipment. Visitors get a chance to savour the unforgettable experience of the grape-to-glass journey. It is complemented by breathtaking views, warm hospitality, and a well-stocked cellar door that guarantees a memorable tasting expedition.

All these factors amalgamate to form the soul and spirit of Alpha Estate, offering wine enthusiasts an authentic sensory journey that transcends the ordinary wine drinking experience. With each bottle that leaves the estate, they send forth, a piece of their world-etched beautifully in reds, whites, and rosés. Join them to taste, savour and fall, in love with their incredible array of wines.

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