Alpha Estate Rose
Protected Designation of Origin Amyndeon
Rose
Alpha Estate Rose
Protected Designation of Origin Amyndeon
Varietal Composition:
Xinomavro 100%.
Region / Location / Vineyard:
Amyndeon plateau. Amyndeon viticulture zone. North-western Macedonia. "Turtles" & "Hedgehog" sub-regions. "Turtles" sub-region is located at an altitude of 660 meters, with northwestern orientation, facing Voras mountain, while "Hedgehog" sub-region is located at an altitude of 690 meters, with northern orientation, facing Petron lake and Voras mountain. 69ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710 m.
Vinification:
Destemming, no crushing. Cold soak at 5°C for 12 hours and fermentation at gradually increasing temperatures, offering aromatic complexity to the wine. Post maceration with steering the lies for two months.
Tasting Characteristics:
Bright rose color, with salmon colour hints. Fruity nose with rich expression. rose petals and strawberries. Well balanced mouth, quite full, fat but balanced, reminding the nose aromas, with long aftertaste.
Harmony:
Well paired with local cuisine, roasted red peppers, stuffed tomatoes and peppers. Pasta in light tomato sauces, grilled salmon, crab cakes, spicy gazpacho soups, pizzas as well as with a great variety of Exotic cuisines, Chinese, Thai, Japanese.
Best served at 12ο C. (53,6F)
16,5 points (2013) - Jancis Robinson
16,5 points (2012) - Jancis Robinson
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Xinomavro 100%
Location: ‘’Hedgehog’’, 24,62ha, sub-region. Amyndeon plateau.
Vineyard: 220ha 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. October 1st.
Density of Pl/tion: 6.000 shoots / ha.
Yield: 32,50 HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Vinification: Destemming, optical grape sorting and light crushing. Cold soak at 8ο C. for two hours. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks with cooling jackets at gradually increasing temperatures. Maintenance of wine ‘’sur lees’’ for three months with regular steering. Saignée procedure.
Degree Days: 1.835,70 April – September
Total Prec/tion: 158,80mm. April – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 13,54% vol.
Titratable Acidity: 5,87g/l
Residual Sugar: 1,50g/l
pH: 3,30
Average Berry Weight: 1,10 gr
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Xinomavro 100%
Location: ‘’Hedgehog’’, 22,85ha, sub-region. Amyndeon plateau.
Vineyard: 180ha 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. October 3rd.
Density of Pl/tion: 4.700 shoots / ha. Average.
Yield: 32,50 HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Vinification: Destemming, optical grape sorting and light crushing. Cold soak at 8ο C. for two hours. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks with cooling jackets at gradually increasing temperatures. Maintenance of wine ‘’sur lees’’ for three months with regular steering. Saignée procedure.
Degree Days: 1.683,10 April – September
Total Prec/tion: 380,92 mm. April – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 13,42% vol.
Titratable Acidity: 6,73g/l
Residual Sugar: 1,80g/l
pH: 3,31
Average Berry Weight: 1,10 gr
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Xinomavro 100%
Location: ‘’Hedgehog’’, 22,85ha, sub-region. Amyndeon plateau.
Vineyard: 180ha 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 24th
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 32,50 HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Vinification: Destemming, optical grape sorting and light crushing. Cold soak at 8ο C. for two hours. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks with cooling jackets at gradually increasing temperatures. Maintenance of wine ‘’sur lees’’ for three months with regular steering. Saignée procedure.
Degree Days: 1.788,90 April – September
Total Prec/tion: 252,80mm. April – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 13,32% vol.
Titratable Acidity: 6,10g/l
Residual Sugar: 1,90g/l
pH: 3,31
Average Berry Weight: 1,10 gr
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Xinomavro 100%
Location: ‘’Hedgehog’’, 23,61ha, sub-region. Amyndeon plateau.
Vineyard: 180ha 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 26th
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 32,50 HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Vinification: Destemming, optical grape sorting and light crushing. Cold soak at 8°C for 4 hours and fermentation at gradually increasing temperatures. Post maceration with steering the lies for two months. Saignée procedure.
Degree Days: 1.678.90 April – September
Total Prec/tion: 325.40mm. April – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 13,20% vol.
Titratable Acidity: 6,10g/l
Residual Sugar: 1,60g/l
pH: 3,23
Average Berry Weight: 1,10 gr
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Xinomavro 100%
Location: ‘’Hedgehog’’, 4,95ha, sub-region. Amyndeon plateau.
Vineyard: 120ha 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 24th
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 36,50 HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Vinification: Destemming, light crushing. Cold soak at 8°C for 4 hours and fermentation at gradually increasing temperatures. Post maceration with steering the lies for two months. Saignée procedure.
Degree Days: 1.684.57 April – September
Total Prec/tion: 227.80mm. April – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 13,30% vol.
Titratable Acidity: 5,70g/l.
Residual Sugar: 1,30g/l.
pH: 3,30
Average Berry Weight: 1,10 gr
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Xinomavro 100%
Location: ‘’Hedgehog’’ sub-region. Amyndeon plateau.
Vineyard: 120ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710 m.
Vineyard Designated for: 4,95 ha
Soil: Sandy – sandy clay soil over limestone of excellent drainage.
Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. September 18th
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 36,50 HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Vinification: Destemming, light crushing. Cold soak at 8°C for 4 hours and fermentation at gradually increasing temperatures. Post maceration with steering the lies for two months. Saignée procedure.
Degree Days: 1.458,87 April – September
Total Prec/tion: 368.8 mm. April – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 13% vol.
Titratable Acidity: 5,4
Residual Sugar: 1,0
pH: 3,36
Average Berry Weight: 1,10 gr
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Xinomavro 50%, Syrah 50%
Location: ‘’Turtles’’ & ‘’Hedgehog’’ sub-regions. Amyndeon plateau.
Vineyard: 87ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710 m.
Vineyard Designated for: 4,95 ha
Soil: Sandy – sandy clay soil over limestone of excellent drainage.
Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. Xinomavro October 7th, Syrah September 21st
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 36,50 HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Vinification: Destemming, light crushing. Cold soak at 8°C for 4 hours and fermentation at gradually increasing temperatures. Post maceration with steering the lies for two months. Saignée procedure.
Degree Days: 1572,77 April – September
Total Prec/tion: 281,6 mm. April – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 13% vol.
Titratable Acidity: 5,8
Residual Sugar: 2,0
pH: 3,33
Average Berry Weight:
Xinomavro: 1,1 gr
Syrah: 1,0 gr
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Xinomavro 50%, Syrah 50%
Location: ‘’Turtles’’ & ‘’Hedgehog’’ sub-regions. Amyndeon plateau.
Vineyard: 87ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710 m.
Vineyard Designated for: 4,95 ha
Soil: Sandy – sandy clay soil over limestone of excellent drainage.
Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets.
Xinomavro October 11th
Syrah September 24th
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 36,50 HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Degree Days: 1616 April – September
Total Prec/tion: 288 mm. April – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 13% vol.
Titratable Acidity: 6,2 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2,5 g/l
pH: 3,34
Average Berry Weight:
Xinomavro: 1,1 gr
Syrah: 1,0 gr
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Xinomavro 50%, Syrah 50%
Location: ‘’Turtles’’ & ‘’Hedgehog’’ sub-regions. Amyndeon plateau.
Vineyard: 87ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710 m.
Vineyard Designated for: 4,95 ha
Soil: Sandy – sandy clay soil over limestone of excellent drainage.
Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets.
Xinomavro September 30th
Syrah September 21st
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 36,50 HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Degree Days: 1.433 April – September
Total Prec/tion: 242 mm. April – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 13,5% vol.,
Total Acidity: 6,2 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2,4 g/l
pH: 3,21
Average Berry Weight:
Xinomavro: 1,1 gr
Syrah: 1,0 gr
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Xinomavro 50%, Syrah 50%
Location: ‘’Turtles’’ & ‘’Hedgehog’’ sub-regions. Amyndeon plateau.
Vineyard: 75ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710 m.
Vineyard Designated for: 2,49 ha
Soil: Sandy – sandy clay soil over limestone of excellent drainage.
Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets.
Xinomavro September 23rd
Syrah September 12th
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 36,50 HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Degree Days: 1.671,67 April – September
Total Prec/tion: 302,40 mm. April – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 13,5% vol.
Total Acidity: 6,8 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2,4 g/l
pH: 3,20
Average Berry Weight:
Xinomavro: 1,1 gr
Syrah: 1,0 gr
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Xinomavro 50%, Syrah 50%
Location: ‘’Turtles’’ & ‘’Hedgehog’’ 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.
Xinomavro October 7th
Syrah September 15th..
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 4.500 kg / ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Degree Days: 1.549
Total Prec/tion: 48,4 mm. April – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 13,8% vol.,
Total Acidity: 6,1 g/l,
Residual Sugar: 3,1 g/l,
pH: 3,39
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Xinomavro 50%, Syrah 50%
Location: ‘’Turtles’’ & ‘’Hedgehog’’ 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.
Xinomavro October 4th,
Syrah September 25th.
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 4.000 kg / ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Degree Days: 1271
Total Prec/tion: 234 mm. June – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 13% vol.
Total Acidity: 5,9 g/l
Residual Sugar: 4,8 g/l
pH: 3,4
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Xinomavro 50%, Syrah 50%
Location: ‘’Turtles’’ & ‘’Hedgehog’’ 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.
Xinomavro October 10th,
Syrah September 29th.
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 4.250 kg / ha, post to green harvest & selection.
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: 3,3 g/l
pH: 3,4
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