Pinot Noir Strofi Magnum Alpha Doaine

Pinot Noir Strofi Magnum by Alpha Estate is the 1.5L version of one of the estate’s most elegant red wines. It is made from 100% Pinot Noir and comes from the Strofi single block, a small 1.41-hectare vineyard parcel on the Amyndeon plateau, at an altitude of 619 metres, with a northwestern orientation facing Mount Voras. The cool climate of Florina gives the variety freshness, clarity and delicate aromatic intensity, elements that suit the Pinot Noir style beautifully.
In the winery, Alpha Estate works with destemming, gentle crushing, cold maceration, fermentation with indigenous yeast flora from the same vineyard block and 8 months on the lees with regular stirring. The wine then ages for 12 months in new French oak barrels from Allier and Bertrange and another 12 months in bottle, with no filtration before bottling.
In the glass, it shows wild cherry, raspberry, black plum, gentle spices and cocoa, with oak adding depth without weighing the wine down. On the palate, it is elegant, lively and balanced, with fine tannins, fresh acidity and a subtle mineral feel that keeps everything precise and clean. The Magnum bottle gives it a more premium presence and makes it ideal for gifting, cellaring or sharing at the table, especially when you want a red wine with finesse rather than excessive power.
Pair it with duck, chicken, turkey, rabbit, pork fillet, mushrooms, feathered game and dishes with delicate sauces. Serve it ideally at 16-18°C and give it a little time in the glass or in a decanter to open up beautifully.