Appellation:
Amynteon, Macedonia, Greece
Vineyard:
Hedgehog
Grape(s):
Xinomavro
Farmingt:
Farming: practicing sustainable
With over 300 indigenous varietals, Greece offers a stunningly diverse selection of wines. The star grape of Macedonia in the north of Greece is Xinomavro, which tranlates loosely as bitter black. The grapes higher levels of tannin and acidity often draw comparisons to Nebbiolo, and producers like Alpha Estate are showing it deserves such. Located in Amynteon, Greeces coolest winegrowing region, this single vineyard offering shows the
fresher
side
of the grapes potential. The wine is aged for one year in barrel and one year in bottle before release to soften the tannins while pulling focus to the fruitflavors of blackberry and dried fig backed by notes of smoke, vanilla, and clove.
Pairings:
Moussaka, traditional baked casserole of eggplant and ground lamb
