ALPHA Estate Red Dry Wine 750ml
Περιγραφή
In the beautiful Alpha Estate vineyard in Amyntaio, spicy Syrah meets the wild local Xinomavro. To avoid the… extremes of such an explosive blend, Merlot steps in to… smooth things out with its well-known velvety touch. All this comes together in every bottle of Alpha Estate Red, one of Greece’s leading red wines, especially popular in the Greek market and an accomplished ambassador for Greek wine at international competitions and the world’s largest exhibitions. Choose it to accompany the finest meat dishes, at home or in a restaurant. And if you can resist the temptation and keep it for further aging… congratulations are in order!
Varietal composition: Syrah 60%, Merlot 20%, Xinomavro 20%
Region: ‘’Ampelia’’, Amyntaio wine-growing zone
Vineyard: 650-acre privately owned trellised vineyard at an altitude of 620-710 meters
Soil: Sandy to sandy-clay with excellent drainage
Climate: Semi-continental with significant snowfall and a warm, dry summer with cool nights. Frequent northwesterly winds, no spring frost
Yield: 390-550 kilos/acre
Winemaking: Destemming, no crushing, cold maceration in a controlled environment, alcoholic fermentation at graduated temperatures, and the wine remains on its lees for three months with periodic stirring
Aging: Twelve (12) months in French oak barrels and thirteen (13) months in bottles. Not filtered before bottling
Tasting characteristics: Bright, deep ruby color with violet highlights. An intense and complex bouquet, earthy, with notes of red fruits, dried plum, and pepper. Generous, velvety, rounded, balanced, full-bodied flavor, with notes of vanilla, wood, and mocha. On the finish, ALPHA ESTATE RED is characterized by its flavor balance and subtle tannins, and the lingering aromas dominated by butterscotch. An exceptional wine for aging
Flavor harmony: At room temperature, it is the ideal companion to rich dishes. Red meats, grilled or served with rich sauces, sweet or spicy, furred game, meat pies, as well as cheeses such as Cretan graviera, batzos or kefalograviera saganaki, Kalathaki Limnou, feta, manouri, Brie, and Pyrenean cheeses. Decanting into a special decanter is recommended.
Flavor profile: Complex reds with great concentration
Pairs exceptionally well with roast wild boar, meat with spicy red sauce, beef fillet with mushrooms
Pairs with spicy meat, stewed white beef, grilled game
Awards: ALPHA ESTATE RED 2005
* TROPHY, ‘’BEST GREEK RED WINE’’ 2008, DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS
* BRONZE MEDAL 2008, INTERNATIONAL WINE AND SPIRITS COMPETITION
* TROPHÉE CITADELLES, 2008 LES CITADELLES DU VIN
ALPHA ESTATE RED 2007
* 91/100 Robert Parker
ALPHA ESTATE RED 2008
* REGIONAL TROPHY, DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS
* 92/100 Robert Parker
