Estate ALFA Dry Red Wine 750ml
Περιγραφή
In the beautiful vineyard of the Alpha Estate in Amyntaio, the spicy Syrah met the unruly local Xinomavro. To avoid extremes in such an explosive marriage, Merlot came to round the corners with its well-known velvety touch. All this happens in every bottle of the Ktima Alpha Erythro label, one of the leading Greek red wines that are particularly popular in the Greek market and at the same time represent Greek wine in international competitions and the biggest exhibitions in the world. Choose it to accompany the finest meat dishes, either at home or in the restaurant. If you even manage to resist the temptation and keep it for further aging… congratulations!...
Varietal Composition: Syrah 60%, Merlot 20%, Xinomavro 20%
Area: ''Ampelia'', wine-growing zone of Amyntaio
Vineyard: Linear privately owned vineyard of 650 acres at an altitude of 620-710 meters
Soil: Sandy - loamy with excellent drainage
Climate: Semi-continental with significant snowfall and hot, dry summer with cool nights. Frequent occurrence of northwesterly winds, absence of spring frost
Yield: 390-550 kg/ha
Vinification: Destemming, absence of a press, cold extraction in a controlled environment, alcoholic fermentation at graduated temperatures, wine remaining for three months on its lees with periodic stirring
Aging: Twelve (12), months in French oak barrels and thirteen (13), months in bottles. It is not filtered before bottling
Organoleptic characteristics: Bright, deep ruby color with violet highlights. Intense and complex bouquet, earthy, with notes of red fruits, dried plum and pepper. Taste generous, velvety, round, balanced, full-bodied, with notes of vanilla, wood and mocha. In its finish, the red KTHMA ALPHA is characterized by its taste balance and subtle tannicity, the long stay of its aromas dominated by butterscotch. An excellent aging wine
Taste harmony: At room temperature it is the ideal companion to rich dishes. Red meats, grilled or with rich sauces, sweet or spicy, hairy game, meat pies, but also with cheeses such as Cretan graviera, Bazzo or cephalograviera sahanaki, Kalathaki Limnos, Feta, Manouri, Brie, Pyrenean. It is recommended to pour it into the special decanter.
Tasting Character Complex reds with great concentration
Goes great with roast wild boar, meat with spicy red sauce, beef fillet with mushrooms
Pairs with Hot Meat, Beef Cooked White, Grilled Game
Awards ESTATE ALPHA RED 2005
* TROPHY, ''BEST GREEK RED WINE'' 2008, DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS
* BRONZE MEDAL 2008, INTERNATIONAL WINE AND SPIRITS COMPETITION
* CITADELLES TROPHY, 2008 LES CITADELLES DU VIN
ESTATE ALPHA RED 2007
* 91/100 Robert Parker
ESTATE ALPHA RED 2008
* REGIONAL TROPHY, DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS
* 92/100 Robert Parker