Dry, Still, Red, Xinomavro, Ages well, 14% alc.

This flagship Xinomavro from Amyndeo region is sourced from old ungrafted vines, giving very low yields and thus dense fruit. Alpha Reserve possesses a deep ruby color, aromatic complexity of plums, cherries and tomato-like vegetality, backed-up by firm, yet ripe tannins, freshness and high acidity.

Varietal Composition: Xinomavro 100% from vines aged 86 years, shaped into a cup.

Position: "Turtles" at an altitude of 660 meters, with a northwest orientation, seeing Mount Voras.

Location: Vineyards Wine Amynteon zone.

Territory: Sandy - sandy clay soil in limestone with excellent drainage.

Climate: Semi continental with significant snowfall and hot, dry summers with cool nights. Frequent Northwestern winds Absence of spring frost.

Harvest: Collection in small boxes in a controlled atmosphere cooling 8 ° C.

Aging: Eighteen months on select fine, French oak barrels and eighteen months in bottle. 

Tasting notes: Bright ruby ​​color with bright red highlights. Complex bouquet with characteristic aromas of dried plum and tomato. Full mouth, high quality phenolic force, with balanced acidity and a long finish. Wine with great potential for aging.

ALPHA ESTATE RED XINOMAVRO 2005
* SILVER MEDAL 2008, DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS
* SILVER MEDAL 2008, INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE
* BRONZE MEDAL 2008, INTERNATIONAL WINE AND SPIRITS COMPETITION

ALPHA ESTATE RESERVE OLD XINOMAVRO Clement 2007
* SILVER MEDAL 2011, DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS
* ALPHA ESTATE RESERVE OLD XINOMAVRO Clement 2007
92/100 Robert Parker

ALPHA ESTATE RESERVE OLD XINOMAVRO Clement 2008 * 93/100 Robert Parker
Alpha Estate Reserve Old vines Xinomavro 2008
* GOLD MEDAL, in 12o International Wine Competition of Thessaloniki

Alpha Estate - Xinomavro Reserve oude wijnstokken - 750ml

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