| Producer | Alpha Estate |
| Country | Greece |
| Region | Amyndeon |
| Subregion | Amyndeon DO |
| Varietal | Xinomavro |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Sku | U1006569 |
| Size | 750ml |
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The 2019 Xinomavro Hedgehog Vineyard was aged for 12 months in 50% new French barriques. It comes in at 14.02% alcohol. This feels a little delicate in the mid-palate, but it expands in the glass and coats the palate nicely eventually. Silky and bright, it has a fresh feel and a lively demeanor. The tannins are ripe here, not getting in the way too much, even with very young Xinomavro. The freshness is the biggest selling point. The acidity creates a juicy finish with the fruit lifted on the palate. This seems like a pretty nice Hedgehog this year. It should hold another decade or so, give or take. Xinomavro does not die easily. —M.S.
