Alpha Estate Alpha One 2015

ALPH A ESTATE

Alpha ONE

Winemaker's Selection

Dry Red Wine

Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Florina
Variety: Winemaker’s choice. Each vintage, the best 17 barrels are selected to represent the unique and dynamic expression of the Amyndeon wine growing area.

The 2015 vintage is composed of Montepulciano (70%) and Tannat (30%) .

Region / Location / Vineyard:

Location: Amyndeon Plateau, Amyndeon wine growing zone, North-West Macedonia
Subregion: "Hedgehog"
Altitude: 690m, with northern exposure, facing Lake Petron and Mount Voras
Vineyard: 69 ha of linear vineyard, private property, located between 620m and 710m above sea level.

Climate: Semi-continental, with satisfactory rainfall, significant snowfall and hot, dry summers. Frequent northwesterly winds, with no spring frost.

Harvest: Carried out manually, in small collection boxes.

Winemaking Method: Destemming without crushing
Cold soak, skin contact under controlled conditions
Alcoholic fermentation with gradual increase in temperature
The wine is kept "sur lie" for eight months, with regular stirring.

Aging: 36 months in new medium toasted Allie Bertrange oak barrels (18+18 months).
No treatment or filtration before bottling.
18 months of maturation in the bottle.

Tasting Characteristics: This wine is rich, intense and complex , with notes of black fruits , spices and cassis. Its flavor develops in the mouth with great elegance and a very long finish, providing a sophisticated tasting experience.

Pairing: Ideal with rich meat dishes, grilled meats, robust sauces, stews with vegetables, roots and wine.
It also pairs well with marinated game, chestnuts and prunes.
Mature creamy cheeses with full body and intense flavors.

Serving Temperature: Serve between 16°C and 18°C .

Producer: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Latridis

Blending Consultant: Eric Boissenot

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