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Alpha Estate Amyndeo Reserve Vielles Vignes Single Block Barba Yannis Xinomavro 2020
£198.43
Current Price (inc. Tax)
6 bottle(s) at £33.07 per bottle.
In stock
SKU
HD5911320A
Alpha Estate Amyndeo Reserve Vielles Vignes Single Block Barba Yannis Xinomavro 2020
- Country- Greece
- Region- Macedonia
- Grape Varieties- Xinomavro 100
- Alcohol by volume- 13.5%
- BodyValue: D (A is light, E is full-bodied)
ResidualSugar: 1.8
Contains Sulphites: Yes
Vegetarian/Vegan: Yes/Yes
Milk/Eggs: No/No
Organic: No
Biodynamic: No - Case size 6 / 75cl
- Producer- Alpha Estate
- This intricate and characteristic Xinomavro wine presents a complex array of aromas, including smoky black fruits, ripe strawberries, dark cherries, liquorice, sun-dried tomatoes, and delicate spices. It is full-bodied and well-structured on the palate, offering a rich depth of fruit flavours, concentrated savoury notes, and a subtle touch of oak. The velvety tannins guide you to a lingering and aromatic finish, leaving a memorable impression.
The Xinomavro grapes were destemmed, lightly crushed and cold-soaked with skin contact. Fermentation took place using an indigenous yeast strain isolated from the specific block. The grapes were vinified at gradually increasing temperatures before being maintained "sur lie" or on their fine lees for 18 months with regular stirring. Maturation took place in Allier-Jupille French oak casks of medium grain for 24 months, with a minimum of a further 12 months ageing in the bottle before release. Bottled without fining and filtration.
A complex and typical Xinomavro, showing aromas of ripe red berries, strawberries, dark cherries, liquorice, sundried tomatoes and delicate spice. It is full-bodied and structured on the palate, with a rich depth of fruit, concentrated savoury notes, and a touch of oak. The velvety tannins lead through to a persistent and aromatic finish.
| Price | £165.36 |
|---|---|
| Country | Greece |
| Brand | Alpha Estate |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Bottles Per Case | 6 |
| Bottle Size | 75 |
| 2 cases 10% off | No |
| Winery | The Single Block Barba Yannis is named in honour of Mr Yannis, from whom the single block of 3.71 hectares was purchased in 1994. The estate vineyard is located in P.D.O. Amyndeon, in the region of Macedonia, at an altitude of 620 to 710 meters above sea level. The vines are 100% ungrafted, pre-phylloxera Gobelet (bush) over 90 years old. The summers are hot, so to avoid extreme water deficit, a 'root zone drying irrigation' is used to ensure the optimum conditions for the nourishment and maturation of the grapes. The vines are grown in sandy clay over limestone soils, which provide excellent drainage. |
| Keywords | Greek, Macedonia, Alpha, Amyndeo, Barba |
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