Syrah, Alpha Estate
Alpha Estate
750ml
Code: 32289

18,20€
Grape Variety: Syrah 100%. Origin: Amyndeon-Florina, Northern Greece.
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Region / Location / Vineyard: Amyndeon plateau. Amyndeon viticulture zone. North-western Macedonia. "Turtles" sub-region. 640-650 m altitude, with north-western exposure, facing mount Voras. 69ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710 m.

Vinification Method & Ageing: Destemming, no crushing, cold soak - skin contact under controlled conditions, alcoholic fermentation at gradual increasing temperatures, maintenance of wine "sur lies" for eight months with regular stirring. Twelve months in French, fine grain, medium toast oak casks and twelve months in the bottle.

Tasting Characteristics: Bright, deep ruby color. It has beautiful Syrah fruit silky and ripe. Rich and intricate bouquet, earthy, dominated by leather and cherry brandy aromas, with peppery and plumy background. Generous, full bodied, chewy, robust wine with a velvety taste. Vanilla, wood, mocha and toffee hints. Slightly tannic finish with long persistent aromas. Its potential complexity is under constant development. A "Vin de Garde" with a great future.

Harmony: It fits ideally with a large range of meats, grill cooked fleshy mushrooms, well matured smooth cheese. Best served at 16-18ο C. (60,8-64,4 ο F).

 

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Producer
Alpha Estate
Wine color
Red
Wine style
Still
Country
Greece
Sweetness
Dry
Region
Amyntaio
Vintage
2018
Volume (ml)
750ml
Alcohol by volume
14%vol
Intl grape variety
Syrah Shiraz