2020-06-25

Alpha Estate Hedgehog Single Vineyard Xinomavro

Category
Red 
Grapes
100 % Xinomavro 
Appellation
Amynteo (OPAP) 
Producer
Country
Greece 
Region
Macédoine 
Size
750 ml 
Degree of alcohol
13,5 % 
Serving temperature
16-18 °C 
Available in these provinces
Québec, British Columbia, Alberta 
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  • Terroir
    Amyndeon plateau. Amyndeon viticulture zone. North-western Macedonia. "Hedgehog" sub-region. 690m altitude, with northern exposure, facing lake Petron and mount Voras. 69ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710 m.
  • Vinification and maturation
    Destemming, no crushing, cold soak - skin contact, alcoholic fermentation at gradual increasing temperatures, maintenance of wine "sur lies" for eight months with regular stirring. Twelve months in French oak barrel medium grain, white toasting and twelve months in the bottle.
  • Features
    Bright purple-red color. Complex, typical bouquet of small berries red fruits, leather and spices (vanilla, pepper, clove), with hints of ripe blackberry. Full mouth, rounded tannins, balanced acidity and well integrated wood tones. Long aftertaste with intense quince aroma.
  • Food Pairings
    Perfect match with juicy red barbecued meats, spicy sausages, red baked peppers in olive oil, stew rabbit, light spicy full body cheeses.
  • Other information
    Xinomavro, which means black acid, is the most widely used in Macedonia. It has been revealed in many different ways, as elegant (reminiscent of barolo) as it is of stature and virility, or righteousness and finesse.
  • Terroir
    Amyndeon plateau. Amyndeon viticulture zone. North-western Macedonia. "Hedgehog" sub-region. 690m altitude, with northern exposure, facing lake Petron and mount Voras. 69ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710 m.
  • Vinification and maturation
    Destemming, no crushing, cold soak - skin contact, alcoholic fermentation at gradual increasing temperatures, maintenance of wine "sur lies" for eight months with regular stirring. Twelve months in French oak barrel medium grain, white toasting and twelve months in the bottle.
  • Features
    Bright purple-red color. Complex, typical bouquet of small berries red fruits, leather and spices (vanilla, pepper, clove), with hints of ripe blackberry. Full mouth, rounded tannins, balanced acidity and well integrated wood tones. Long aftertaste with intense quince aroma.
  • Food Pairings
    Perfect match with juicy red barbecued meats, spicy sausages, red baked peppers in olive oil, stew rabbit, light spicy full body cheeses.
  • Other information
    Xinomavro, which means black acid, is the most widely used in Macedonia. It has been revealed in many different ways, as elegant (reminiscent of barolo) as it is of stature and virility, or righteousness and finesse.