{"product_id":"2019-alpha-estate-xinomavro-hedgehog","title":"Alpha Estate Xinomavro (Hedgehog)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol\"\u003eSourced from Alpha Estate’s renowned \u003cstrong\u003esingle‑vineyard “Hedgehog” site\u003c\/strong\u003e, this expressive Xinomavro showcases the character of vines planted in \u003cstrong\u003esandy‑clay soils over limestone\u003c\/strong\u003e, a combination that provides excellent drainage and contributes to the wine’s refined structure. \u003cmeta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=us-ascii\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol\"\u003eAlpha Estate’s \u003cstrong\u003eHedgehog Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e gets its name directly from the \u003cstrong\u003ehedgehogs that naturally live and nest in the vineyard area\u003c\/strong\u003e. The winery confirms that this population of hedgehogs has been present there \u003cstrong\u003efor many generations.  The hedgehogs\u003c\/strong\u003e play an \u003cstrong\u003eecological role\u003c\/strong\u003e: they help \u003cstrong\u003econtrol vineyard pests naturally\u003c\/strong\u003e, contributing to a healthier, more balanced vineyard environment.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe wine undergoes vinification in stainless steel before aging for \u003cstrong\u003e12 months in a mix of new and used French oak barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding subtle depth and rounding its natural intensity. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol\"\u003eIn the glass, it presents a \u003cstrong\u003ebright purple‑red color\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003ecomplex aroma profile\u003c\/strong\u003e of small red berries, leather, spice (vanilla, pepper, clove), and hints of ripe blackberry. \u003cbr\u003eThe palate is \u003cstrong\u003efull and silky\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering rounded tannins, balanced acidity, and well‑integrated wood tones. A long, persistent finish carries an \u003cstrong\u003eintense quince note\u003c\/strong\u003e, a hallmark of the vineyard’s expression.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol\"\u003eThis vintage also shows a lively, fresh demeanor with a delicate mid‑palate that expands gracefully, coating the palate with elegant texture. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol\"\u003e(Directly supported by winery sources)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003eJuicy \u003cstrong\u003ered barbecued meats\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpicy sausages\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed baked peppers\u003c\/strong\u003e in olive oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStewed rabbit\u003c\/strong\u003e dishes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight, spicy full‑bodied cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature (Fahrenheit)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol\"\u003eBest served at \u003cstrong\u003e16–18°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, equivalent to \u003cstrong\u003e60.8–64.4°F\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Xinomavro\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e Amyndeon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e Designation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha\u003c\/strong\u003e Estate Vineyards\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e % 14\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Truly Greek Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46575923036379,"sku":"ALPXIN2021","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/2999\/5995\/files\/Alpha_Estate_Xinomavro.png?v=1775243460","url":"https:\/\/truly-greek-wines.myshopify.com\/products\/2019-alpha-estate-xinomavro-hedgehog","provider":"Truly Greek Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}