White Wine: 2015 | Alpha Estate | Xinomavro Old Vines

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.

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Producer: Alpha Estate

Ratings: WE | 90

Vintage: 2015

Size: 750ml

ABV: 13%

Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc

Country/Region: Greece, Amyndaio

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.

Reviews:

• Wine Enthusiast: Raspberry, spicebox and herbal aromas take the lead in Alpha Estate's popular Hedgehog red. On the palate, lush red cherry, pepper and a distinct mineral spin give it poise and purpose. Pair it with grilled meats, pork and tomato dishes.

Producer Information

Alpha Estate is a wine producer located in northwestern Greece in the Amyndeon region. The estate was founded in 1997 by Makis Mavridis, an experienced viticulturalist, and chemist/oenologist Angelos Iatridis. The winery cultivates both indigenous and international varieties and is best known for its production of Xinomavro, competing in style with the better known Naoussa region. The 75 hectare (185 acre) single block estate was planted in the 1990s and is situated on a plateau that reaches up to 2330ft (710m) above sea level. The soil is composed of sandy clay and is planted to Xinomavro, Mavrodaphne, Syrah, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Tannat, Montepulciano, Negroamaro, Barbera, Malagousia, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Gewürztraminer. Alpha Estate produces a range of varietal and blended wines, highlighting both native and international varieties. Alpha Estate Red is the winery's flagship and is a popular blend of Syrah, Merlot, and ungrafted Xinomavro.