Alpha Estate Axia Rood

General info

This wine has been the second house wine at the Michelin-starred restaurant De Librije in Zwolle for over five years and offers great gastronomic versatility.
Coming from one of the foremost wine regions of Greece, the wine is made from two grape varieties: Syrah (50%) and Xinomavro (50%). All grapes are hand-picked at an altitude of 720 meters in a region with significant temperature differences between day and night, which greatly benefits the ripening and development of the aromas. The Xinomavro grape is a clone of Nebbiolo and is also related to Pinot Noir. This is not surprising, as the Florina region is on the same latitude as Burgundy and Piedmont  

The wine has undergone 12 months of barrel aging in French oak, followed by another 12 months of bottle aging. 

Tasting notes
Bursting with red fruits such as cherries, blackberries, and ripe strawberries, the wine has a well-integrated barrel aging with a hint of vanilla in the finish. The present tannins are not aggressive, and the wine certainly has aging potential. 

Food pairing
Ideal with pasta in tomato sauce, grilled meat, barbecue, lamb chops, and hard cheeses.