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Alpha Estate - Xinomavro Skantzohiros 2021
€18.20
Availability: In stock
SKU
1996
Dry, Still, Red, Xinomavro, Ages well, 13% alc.
- Buy 6 for €16.74 each and save 8%
One of the most elegant and modern vinification Xinomavro from Amyntaio They reflect the aromaticity and delicious varietal characteristics in the best possible way. Elegant and spicy on the nose, full and expansive in the mouth, Xinomavro "Hedgehog" by Alpha Estate is a delicious red wine per table.
With special winemaking techniques and care of the vineyard as the bottle is not surprising that this single-vineyard Xinomavro (from the homonymous vineyard "Hedgehog") singles and buzz. A red wine that will delight you, whether you are a sworn fan of variety Xinomavro or not.
| Producer | ALPHA |
|---|---|
| Producer's Description | Varietal Composition: Xinomavro 100%.
Location: '' Hedgehog'' growing zone Amyntaiou. Vineyard: Linear vineyard owned 650 acres at an altitude of 620 - 710 m. The plot Hedgehog'', located within the single vineyard owner, is located at an altitude of 690 meters, north-facing, seeing the lake'' Stone'' and the term'' Boras''. Territory: Sandy - sandy clay soil with excellent apostrangisi. Climate: Semi continental with significant snowfall and hot, dry summers with cool nights. Frequent Northwestern winds absence spring pagetou. Performance: 430 kg per stremma. Vinification: Skin contact extraction in an inert environment, alcoholic fermentation at a controlled temperature, maintenance of wine for eight months on lees with regular anadefsi. Aging: Aged initially for nine months in selected French oak barrels, medium porosity'' white'' burning and then for fourteen months in the bottle before placing on agora. Tasting notes: Deep red color. Complex bouquet with characteristic aromas of flowers and spices (vanilla, pepper, clove), with tons of ripe blackberry, dried tomato skin tones. Full mouth, with vanilla flavor, rich structure, balanced acidity and notes elaborate drum, intense flavor in the aftertaste kydonion. Tasty Harmony: At room temperature fits well with succulent grilled meats and sausages, roasted red peppers, rabbit stew, meat pies and made pies in general. Braised beef or pork, spicy ripe cheeses, lamb in the oven. International cuisines with spices (Indian, Chinese). Recommended to decant the special carafe. |
| Wine Color | Red |
| Greek Grape Variety | Xinomavro |
| Quality category | Αμύνταιο ΠΟΠ |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Country | Greece |
| Region | Macedonia/Amynteo |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Bottle Size | 0.75lt |
| Dryness | Dry |
| Style | Still |
| Abv | 13% |
| When to Drink | Ages well |
| Excellent match with | Αρνάκι στο φούρνο, κουνέλι στιφάδο, κρέας με πλούσια κόκκινη σάλτσα, κρέας στο μπάρμπεκιου, κρεατόπιτα, κρέπες με κιμά και πλούσια κόκκινη σάλτσα, λαχανικά σχάρας, μοσχάρι κοκκινιστό, παλαιωμένα κίτρινα τυριά, πίτες, φιλέτο σχάρας |
| Good match with | Barbecue, Cheese Hard Yellow Aged, Herb-vegetable-legume Casseroles, Meat Beef Cooked Red, Meat Beef Grilled, Meat Lamb Cooked Red, Meat Lamb Roasted, Meat Pork Cooked Red, Pies Cheese Savory, Pies Cheese Sweet, Pies Mixed, Pies Vegetables, Pies with Minced Meat, Pies with Minced Meat, Poultry Casseroles Red, Sausages, Κιμάδες Μαγειρευτοί, Κυνήγι Μαγειρευτό Κόκκινο |
| Awards | Alpha Estate XINOMAVRO SINGLE VINEYARD SKANTZOCHOIROS 2008 * SILVER MEDAL, DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS * 90/100 Robert Parker Xinomavro Alpha Estate Single Vineyard Hedgehog 2008 * GOLD MEDAL, in 12o International Wine Competition of Thessaloniki |
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