Alpha Estate Hedgehog Single Vineyard Xinomavro 2021, Greece

From Alpha Estate in Amyndeon, Macedonia, this 2021 Xinomavro is a dry red wine from Greece with 14.0% ABV. Sourced from a single vineyard on the Amyndeon plateau in north-west Macedonia, the grapes ripen slowly at 690m above sea level, with the site facing Lake Petron and Mt. Voras.

Fresh blackberry fruit is layered with cracked black pepper and clove spice, while eight months on lees, a year in Allier oak barrel and a final year in bottle bring structure, silky tannins and a long finish. Its full-bodied style suits hearty dishes, particularly venison steak, BBQ meats and rich beef stews, and it also works well with Somerset Cheddar or cave-aged Gruyere.

Key features

• 2021 vintage
• Dry red wine
• 14.0% ABV
• Amyndeon, Macedonia, Greece
• Xinomavro grape variety
• Single vineyard wine
• Suitable for vegetarians

Tasting notes

Fresh blackberries, cracked black pepper and clove spice

About the producer

Alpha Estate harvests this wine from a single vineyard on the Amyndeon plateau in north-west Macedonia. The site sits at 690m above sea level, with sandy clay and limestone soils and cooling air circulating from Lake Petron and Mt. Voras.

Serving suggestion

Serve with venison steak, cheeseburgers, juicy BBQ meats or a rich steak stew. For cheese, pair with Somerset Cheddar or cave-aged Gruyere.

Rackhams Reference : 2AIMN6UDZE