Alpha EstateXinomavro Single Vineyard Hedgehog Rosé 2023

Product code: 18234
£22.35 inc VAT
Greece
Rosé Wine from
Macedonia, Greece
Country
Country: Greece
Region
Region: Macedonia
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Amyndeo
Type
Type: Rosé Wine
Winery
Winery: Alpha Estate
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis & Makis Mavridis
Grape
Grape: Xinomavro
Grape: 100% Xinomavro
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Country
Country: Greece
Region
Region: Macedonia
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Amyndeo
Type
Type: Rosé Wine
Winery
Winery: Alpha Estate
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis & Makis Mavridis
Grape
Grape: Xinomavro
Grape: 100% Xinomavro

Product Notes

Alpha Estate Xinomavro Single Vineyard Hedgehog Rosé is a delightful and refreshing wine that showcases the unique character of the Xinomavro grape variety. Produced in the single vineyard of Hedgehog, this wine presents a beautiful salmon color with a bouquet of fresh red fruits, hints of citrus, and delicate floral notes.

On the palate, this rosé wine is well-balanced, with a crisp acidity and a rich, creamy texture. The Hedgehog Rosé is ideal for pairing with seafood, grilled vegetables, and light summer dishes. Every sip of this wine takes you on a journey through the beautiful Greek countryside, where the vines are nurtured and grown to produce some of the finest wines in the world.

Tasting Notes

A pale and lively pink coloured rosé with an aromatic and fresh bouquet of peach and strawberry, layered with rose petals, spice and mineral notes. Crisp with a creamy, fruity palate through to a long finish.

About the Winery

Alpha Estate

Located in Amyndeon, Florina, in the northwestern part of Greece, the Alpha Estate wine company was established in the year 1997.  Expert viticulturist, Makis Mavridis and experienced oenologist, Angelos Iatridis, founded this company after many years of winemaking experience at different locations across the globe. They realized the winemaking potential of the Amyndeon region; therefore, they wanted to make full use of it by setting up their own company here.

The vineyards, where the grapes are cultivated for the Alpha Estate wines, are located at a height of around 620 to 710m above sea level. The plateaus where the vineyard is located are blessed with good rainfall, dry summers and semi-continental climatic conditions. Therefore, the place is great for cultivating both indigenous and foreign red & white varietals. These include Syrah, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Tannat, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Xinomavro, Mavrodapnhe, Negro Amar0, Montepulciano, Malagouzia and Barbera.

The Alpha Estate winery is located quite close to these vineyards; this ensures that there is not much time wasted in the transportation of the grapes.  Here, natural gravity is used for processing to avoid undue stress on the fruits during winemaking. Also, the winery is built using sophisticated technology and advanced equipment that doesn’t cause any danger to the ecosystem nearby. Oak casks are aged for many months in the neatly designed underground cellars at this winery.

One of the major highlights here is that the winery has a different path to take the tourists to the underground cellars. This way, the oak casks aren’t disturbed at all. The materials used for constructing the interiors and exteriors of the winery are also chosen with great care, to not interfere with the character of the fruits processed inside. The Alpha Estate wines are classified into three ranges – Ultra Premium, Super Premium and Premium. All of these wines are created by paying ultimate respect to nature.

http://www.alpha-estate.com

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