ALPHA ESTATE RED Syrah (60%), Xinomavro (20%), Merlot (20%)

Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Florina - Alpha Estate
Varietal Composition: Syrah (60%) , Xinomavro (20%) , Merlot (20%) .

Location:

Sub-regions: "Children's" and "Horses"
Region: Amyndeon Plateau, Amyndeon wine-growing area.
Vineyard:
Area: 180 ha, linear, private single vineyard
Altitude: 620-710m
Specific vineyard for wine: 19.06 ha.

Soil: Sandy and clayey-sandy with excellent drainage, ideal for top quality winemaking.

Climate: Semi-continental, with snowy winters and dry, cool summers. Nights are cold, with frequent northwesterly winds and no spring frost.

Harvest: Manual, with collection boxes to ensure careful selection of the grapes.

Yield: 25.50 hl/ha, after harvesting at the green stage of maturity, guaranteeing the quality of the wine.

Winemaking Method: Destemming and light crushing
Cold skin maceration under controlled conditions
Alcoholic fermentation with gradual increase in temperature
Wine kept on lees for 8 months, with regular stirring.

Aging: 18 months in Allier-Bertrange oak barrels with medium to light toast, and 12 months of maturation in the bottle.

Tasting Characteristics:
This wine has a deep ruby ​​color with violet hues. Its aroma is powerful , with cherry , candied plum , vanilla and toasted wood . On the palate, it is full-bodied, with flavors of dark red fruits , notes of pepper and oak , and powerful tannins that intensify towards the end, leaving a lively acidity that adds energy. A wine for cellaring with great potential for evolution.

Awards:

92 points - Robert Parker (2015)
92 points - Wines & Spirits (2016)
90 points - Decanter WWA (2015)
18 points - Jancis Robinson (2018)

Producer: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Latridis
Blend Consultant: Eric Boissenot

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