SMX Red Alpha Domaine

Red SMX by Alpha Estate is a deep, carefully crafted red blend from the Amyndeon winegrowing zone, made from 60% Syrah, 20% Xinomavro and 20% Merlot. Syrah forms the base, giving dense fruit, colour and spicy character, while Xinomavro brings energy, acidity and structure. Merlot softens the edges, adding a more velvety texture and ripe fruity feel.
Alpha Estate uses the cool environment of Florina and the vineyards of Amyndeon, at an altitude of 620-710 metres, to create a red wine with both power and balance. Winemaking includes destemming, extraction under controlled conditions, fermentation at gradually increasing temperatures and 8 months on the lees with regular stirring. The wine then ages for 18 months in Allier and Bertrange oak casks and another 12 months in bottle, without filtration before bottling.
In the glass, it has a deep ruby colour with purple highlights. The nose shows sweet cherry, plum, dark fruit, pepper, vanilla and oak notes, without the barrel becoming tiring. On the palate, it is full, rich and solid, with ripe tannins, lively acidity and a long, spicy finish. This is a red wine with volume and character, but not heavy or one-dimensional. It has fruit, structure and enough intensity to evolve beautifully with time.
Open it with juicy red meats, venison, grilled beef, lamb, meat pies, dishes with rich or spicy sauces and mature, intense cheeses. This is one of those wines that asks for food, time in the glass and an evening without rushing.