Description
| General comments: | Alpha Estate is located at the northwest part of Greece, the Amyndeon, Florina region. Alpha Estate was founded in 1997 by the experienced viticulturist Makis Mavridis and chemist-oenologist Angelos Iatridis, who, after years of experience in various locations of Greece, chose the Amyndeon region to create their own wine. The vine is cultivated with respect for nature, combined with eco-friendly practices, at the highest level, based on the latest international standards. The professionalism, experience and effort of the team are necessary conditions for obtaining the desired result. The “Turtles” subregion is located at an altitude of 660 meters, with a NW orientation, facing Mount Voras, while the “Hedgehog” subregion is located at an altitude of 690 meters, with a northern orientation, facing Petron Lake and Mount Voras. 69 ha of linear vineyard, private property, located at an altitude of 620-710m. |
| Variety: | Xinomavro |
| Type: | Dry Rose Wine |
| Category: | Protected Designation of Origin Amyndeon . |
| Characteristics: | Bright rose color, with salmon color hints. Fruity nose with rich expression. rose petals and strawberries. Well balanced mouth, quite full, fat but balanced, reminding the nose aromas, with long aftertaste. |
| Vinification: | Uprooting without crushing. Cold maceration at 5°C for 12 hours and fermentation at gradually increasing temperatures, providing aromatic complexity to the wine. |
| Alcohol:14.5% | 13% vol |
| Food pairing: | Well paired with local cuisine, roasted red peppers, stuffed tomatoes and peppers. Pasta in light tomato sauces, grilled salmon, crab cakes, spicy gazpacho soups, pizzas as well as with a great variety of Exotic cuisines, Chinese, Thai, Japanese . Serving temperature 10-12°C. |
| Awards: | 2021 “The 25 Best Rose Wines” by VinePair USA #2 2021 Vivino Community Awards, “100 Winners for 2021” 2020 Jancis Robinson 16.5p 2018 Decanter, 91p 2017 Decanter, 89p 2014 Jancis Robinson 16.5p 2012 Jancis Robinson 16.5p |
