Wine from Amyndaio comes out of Greece, where it sits as an appellation.
Growers build the wines around Xynomavro, filling out the blend with Malagousia, Roditis, Sauvignon Blanc and Syrah, plus one more.
Vines root into alluvial and sand.
The climate is continental, running altitude-moderated and temperate.
The vineyards themselves read as mountains.
Red wine, sparkling wine and rosé wine, plus one more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows herbal and earthy notes, showcasing the vivacity of xynomavro, fresh and vibrant and crisp and aromatic.
Producers worth knowing include Alpha Estate and Kir-Yianni.
Pour them alongside grilled meats, roasted vegetables, mediterranean cuisine and hard cheeses.
Serve at 16 to 18°C.
Rewards decades in the cellar.
In the glass.
Red: Herbal and earthy notes.
Sparkling: Showcasing the vivacity of xynomavro.
Rosé: Fresh and vibrant.
White: Crisp and aromatic.
Grapes planted here.
Producers worth knowing.
Bottles to look for.
- Alpha Estate 'Ecosystem' Chardonnay, Amyndaio, Greece
- Alpha Estate 'Ecosystem' Sauvignon Blanc Fume, Amyndaio, Greece
- Alpha Estate 'Ecosystem' Tannat, Amyndaio, Greece
- Alpha Estate 'Ecosystem' Vieilles Vignes Single Block Reserve Xinomavro, Amyndaio, Greece
- Alpha Estate A1 'Alpha One', Amyndaio, Greece
- Alpha Estate Axia White, Amyndaio, Greece
- Alpha Estate Hedgehog Vineyard Xinomavro, Amyndeo, Greece
- Alpha Estate Omega Late Harvest, Amyndaio, Greece
At the table.
- Grilled meats
- Roasted vegetables
- Mediterranean cuisine
- Hard cheeses
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve at 16 to 18°C.
- Rewards decades in the cellar.
Nearby regions.
Amyndaio: common questions
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02.What kind of wine does Amyndaio make?+
03.Where is Amyndaio?+
04.What food goes with Amyndaio wine?+
05.How long does Amyndaio wine age?+
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