Alpha Estate Ecosystem Sauvignon Blanc Fume Single Block “Kaliva”
Protected Geographical Indication Florina
Sauvignon Blanc 100%
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Alpha Estate Ecosystem Sauvignon Blanc Fume Single Block “Kaliva”
Protected Geographical Indication Florina
Sauvignon Blanc 100%
Variety Composition:
Sauvignon Blanc 100%.
Region / Location / Vineyard:
Amyndeon plateau. Amyndeon viticulture zone. North-western Macedonia. Single Block "Kaliva", 2,33ha, 40°41'11.69"N, 21°42'04.88"E, Amyndeon plateau, at 632 m / 2.073 ft., with north-west exposure, facing mount Voras.
Vinification Method & Maturation:
Skin contact under inert atmosphere at low temperature, controlled alcoholic fermentation by indigenous flora isolated from the specific block, in fine grain, white toasted Tronçais oak barrique casks with regular stirring on fine lees for 7 months. Maximum 7 months following vinification in the same oak casks.
Tastings Characteristics:
Brilliant light yellow color with greenish hints. Intense and rich nose, typical of the variety, with citrus, passion fruit, honeydew and hints of oak. Full mouth, creamy, with excellent balance, freshness and finesse. Persistent after taste aromas with long finish.
Harmony:
White meats in rich creamy sauces by themselves or with pasta, smoked fishes, raw shell fish and crustaceans. Fish platters, grilled fishes.
Best served at 12,5ο C. (54.5 οF)
(2017) Gold Medal - Global Sauvignon Blanc Masters
(1990) Sauvignon Blanc Masters - Master Asian
(2018) 4 Stars - Selection
95 Points - Robert Parker. The Wine Advocate
17 Points - Jancis Robinson
90 Points - Wine & Spirits
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Sauvignon Blanc 100%
Location Vineyard: Amyndeon viticulture zone. 220ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710m. / 2.034-2.329ft.
Block Location & Data: Single Block “Kaliva”, 2,33ha, 40°41’11.69″N, 21°42’04.88″E., Amyndeon plateau, at 632m / 2.073ft., with north-west exposure, facing mount Voras.
Age of Vines: Planted in 1999. Single Cordon VSP
Soil: Sandy clay loamy soil, over limestone conglomerates, of adequate drainage.
Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. September 16th.
Density of Pl/tion: 6.250 shoots / ha.
Yield: 0,75 kg/m of active canopy. 51 HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Vinification Method & Maturation: Destemming, optical grape sorting and light crushing. Skin contact under inert atmosphere at low temperature, controlled alcoholic fermentation by indigenous flora isolated from the specific block, in fine grain, white toasted Tronçais oak barrique casks with regular stirring on fine lees for 7 months. Maximum 7 months following vinification in the same oak casks.
Degree Days: 1.683,10 April – September
Total Prec/tion: 380,92mm. April – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 13,49% vol.
Total Acidity: 6,82 g/l
Residual Sugar: 1,20 g/l
pH: 3,23
Average Berry Weight: 0,75 gr
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Sauvignon Blanc 100%
Location Vineyard: Amyndeon viticulture zone. 180ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710m. / 2.034-2.329ft.
Block Location & Data: Single Block “Kaliva”, 2,33ha, 40°41’11.69″N, 21°42’04.88″E., Amyndeon plateau, at 632m / 2.073ft., with north-west exposure, facing mount Voras.
Age of Vines: Planted in 1999. Single Cordon VSP
Soil: Sandy clay loamy soil, over limestone conglomerates, of adequate drainage.
Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. September 19th.
Density of Pl/tion: 6.250 shoots / ha.
Yield: 0,75 kg/m of active canopy. 51 HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Vinification Method & Maturation: Destemming, optical grape sorting and light crushing. Skin contact under inert atmosphere at low temperature, controlled alcoholic fermentation by indigenous flora isolated from the specific block, in fine grain, white toasted Tronçais oak barrique casks with regular stirring on fine lees for 7 months. Maximum 7 months following vinification in the same oak casks.
Degree Days: 1.788,90 April – September
Total Prec/tion: 252,80mm. April – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 13,30% vol.
Total Acidity: 7,20 g/l
Residual Sugar: 1,30 g/l
pH: 3,21
Average Berry Weight: 0,75 gr
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Sauvignon Blanc 100%
Location Vineyard: Amyndeon viticulture zone. 180ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710m. / 2.034-2.329ft.
Block Location & Data: Single Block “Kaliva”, 2,33ha, 40°41’11.69″N, 21°42’04.88″E., Amyndeon plateau, at 632m / 2.073ft., with north-west exposure, facing mount Voras.
Age of Vines: Planted in 1999. Single Cordon VSP
Soil: Sandy clay loamy soil, over limestone conglomerates, of adequate drainage.
Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. September 2nd
Density of Pl/tion: 6.250 shoots / ha.
Yield: 0,80 kg/m of active canopy. 51 HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Vinification Method & Maturation: Skin contact under inert atmosphere at low temperature, controlled alcoholic fermentation by indigenous flora isolated from the specific block, in fine grain, white toasted Tronçais oak barrique casks with regular stirring on fine lees for 7 months. Maximum 7 months following vinification in the same oak casks.
Degree Days: 1.678.90 April – September
Total Prec/tion: 325.40mm. April – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 13,30% vol.
Total Acidity: 7,20 g/l
Residual Sugar: 1,30 g/l
pH: 3,21
Average Berry Weight: 0,75 gr.
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Sauvignon Blanc 100%
Location Vineyard: Amyndeon viticulture zone. 120ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710m. / 2.034-2.329ft.
Block Location & Data: Single Block “Kaliva”, 2,33ha, 40°41’11.69″N, 21°42’04.88″E., Amyndeon plateau, at 632m / 2.073ft., with north-west exposure, facing mount Voras.
Age of Vines: Planted in 1999. Single Cordon VSP
Soil: Sandy clay loamy soil, over limestone conglomerates, of adequate drainage.
Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. September 1st
Density of Pl/tion: 6.250 shoots / ha.
Yield: 0,75 kg/m of active canopy. 51 HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Vinification Method & Maturation: Skin contact under inert atmosphere at low temperature, controlled alcoholic fermentation by indigenous flora isolated from the specific block, in fine grain, white toasted Tronçais oak barrique casks with regular stirring on fine lees for 7 months. Maximum 7 months following vinification in the same oak casks.
Degree Days: 1.684.57 April – September
Total Prec/tion: 227.80mm. April – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 13,86% vol.
Total Acidity: 6,50 g/l
Residual Sugar: 1,90 g/l
pH: 3,18
Average Berry Weight: 0,75 gr
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Sauvignon Blanc 100%
Location: Kalyva Single Block. Amyndeon plateau.
Vineyard: 120ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710 m.
Vineyard designated for: 1,30 ha
Soil: Sandy – sandy clay soil over limestone of excellent drainage.
Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. September 2nd
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 0,75 kg/m of active canopy. 52 HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Vinification Method & Maturation: Skin contact under inert atmosphere at low temperature. Controlled alcoholic fermentation by indigenous flora, isolated from the specific block, in fine grain, white toasted Tronçais oak barrique casks with regular stirring on fine lees for seven months.
Degree Days: 1.458,87 April – September
Total Prec/tion: 368,8 mm. April – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 13% vol.
Total Acidity: 7,00 g/l
Residual Sugar: 1,7 g/l
pH: 3,14
Average Berry Weight: 0,75 gr
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Sauvignon Blanc 100%
Location: Kalyvia Single Vineyard sub-regions. Amyndeon plateau.
Vineyard: 87ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710 m.
Vineyard designated for: 1,30 ha
Soil: Sandy – sandy clay soil over limestone of excellent drainage.
Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. September 1st
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 0,75 kg/m of active canopy. 52 HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Vinification Method & Maturation: Skin contact under inert atmosphere at low temperature, controlled alcoholic fermentation in fine grain, white toasted Tronçais oak barrique casks with regular stirring on fine lees for seven months. Maximum 7 months following vinification in the same oak casks.
Degree Days: 1.572,77 April – September
Total Prec/tion: 281,6 mm. April – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 13% vol.
Total Acidity: 7,2 g/l
Residual Sugar: 1,6 g/l
pH: 3,16
Average Berry Weight: 0,75 gr
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Sauvignon Blanc 100%
Location: “Children” & “Alpheta” sub-regions. Amyndeon plateau.
Vineyard: 87ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710 m.
Vineyard designated for: 1,30 ha
Soil: Sandy – sandy clay soil over limestone of excellent drainage.
Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. August 31st
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 52 HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Maturation: 7 months in Allie – Bertrange oak casks white toast.
Degree Days: 1616 April – September
Total Prec/tion: 288 mm. April – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 13% vol.
Total Acidity: 6 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2 g/l
pH: 3,20
Average Berry Weight: 0,75 gr
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Sauvignon Blanc 100%
Location: “Children” & “Alpheta” sub-regions. Amyndeon plateau.
Vineyard: 87ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710 m.
Vineyard designated for: 1,30 ha
Soil: Sandy – sandy clay soil over limestone of excellent drainage.
Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. August 19th
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 52 HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Maturation: 7 months in Allie – Bertrange oak casks medium toast.
Degree Days: 1433 April – September
Total Prec/tion: 242 mm. April – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 13,5% vol.
Total Acidity: 7,1 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2,8 g/l
pH: 3,17
Average Berry Weight: 0,75 gr
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Sauvignon Blanc 100%
Location: “Children” & “Alpheta” sub-regions. Amyndeon plateau.
Vineyard: 75ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710 m.
Vineyard designated for: 7,6 ha
Soil: Sandy – sandy clay soil over limestone of excellent drainage.
Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. August 28th – September 4th
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 49,5 HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Maturation: 7 months in Allie – Bertrange oak casks medium toast.
Degree Days: 1.671,67 April – September
Total Prec/tion: 302,40 mm. April – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 13% vol.
Total Acidity: 6,5 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2,8 g/l
pH: 3,45
Average Berry Weight: 0,75 gr
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Sauvignon Blanc 100%
Location: “Children” & “Alpheta” sub-regions. Amyndeon plateau.
Vineyard: 75ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710 m.
Soil: Sandy – sandy clay soil over limestone of excellent drainage.
Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. September 1st to 14th
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 49,5 HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Maturation: 7 months in Allie – Bertrange oak casks medium toast.
Degree Days: 1.549
Total Prec/tion: 48,4 mm. April – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 13,5% vol.
Total Acidity: 6.4 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2.6 g/l
pH: 3.30
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Sauvignon Blanc 100%
Location: “Children” & “Alpheta” sub-regions. Amyndeon plateau.
Vineyard: 75ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710 m.
Soil: Sandy – sandy clay soil over limestone of excellent drainage.
Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. September 1st to 14th
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 6000 kg / ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Maturation: 7 months in Allie – Bertrange oak casks medium toast.
Degree Days: 1271
Total Prec/tion: 234 mm. June – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 13,5% vol.
Total Acidity: 6,7 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2,9 g/l
pH: 3,23
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Sauvignon Blanc 100%
Location: “Children” & “Alpheta” sub-regions. Amyndeon plateau.
Vineyard: 75ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710 m.
Soil: Sandy – sandy clay soil over limestone of excellent drainage.
Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. September 7th to 15th
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 6.300 kg / ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Maturation: 7 months in Allie – Bertrange oak casks medium toast.
Degree Days: 1644
Total Prec/tion: 230,2 mm. June – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 13,5% vol.
Total Acidity: 6,1 g/l
Residual Sugar: 3,9 g/l
pH: 3,37
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