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Description
ALPHA ESTATE
XINOMAVRO
Single Vineyard “HEDGEHOG”
(Single Vineyard “Ouriço”)
Dry Red Wine
Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Amyndeon
Variety : Xinomavro 100%.
Location : “Hedgehog” sub-region. Altitude of 690 m, facing north, facing Lake Petron and Mount Voras.
Region : Amyndeon Plateau. Amyndeon wine-growing area.
Vineyard : Area of 180 ha, linear, private single vineyard located at an altitude of 620-710 m.
Vineyard designated for the specific product : 17.93 ha.
Soil : Sandy, clayey-sandy with excellent drainage.
Climate : Semicontinental with significant rainfall, winters with heavy snowfall.
Cool, very dry summers and cold nights.
Northwesterly winds throughout the year. Absence of spring frost.
Harvesting : Manual harvesting in small collection boxes.
Yield : 32 hl/ha, after selection and harvesting at the green stage of maturity.
Planting Density : 3,700 seedlings/ha.
Winemaking Method : Destemming, light crushing, cold skin maceration, alcoholic fermentation with gradual increase in temperature. Wine kept on lees “sur lies” for eight months with regular stirring.
Aging : Twelve months in French oak barrels, medium grain, light toast and twelve months in bottle.
Tasting Characteristics : Intense purple-red color. Complex aromas highlighting leather and spices (vanilla, pepper, cloves), with hints of ripe blackberry.
Well structured in the mouth, soft tannins, balanced acidity and notes of wood. Long finish with an intense quince aroma.
Producer: Makis Mavridis.
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis.