Alpha One
Protected Geographical Indication Florina
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Alpha One
Protected Geographical Indication Florina
Variety Composition:
The wine maker’s choice. The best 17 barrels of each harvest were the winemaker selects to present the absolute expression and dynamic of the Amyndeon viticulture zone.
Region / Location / Vineyard:
Amyndeon plateau. Amyndeon viticulture zone. North-western Macedonia. "Hedgehog" sub-region. 690m altitude, with northern exposure, facing lake Petron and mount Voras. 69ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710m.
Vinification Method & Ageing:
Destemming, no crushing, cold soak - skin contact under controlled conditions, alcoholic fermentation at gradual increase temperatures, maintenance of wine "sur lie" for eight months with regular stirring. Thirty six months in Allie - Bertrange at 200% (18+18) new oak casks medium toast. No treatment or filtration before bottling and eighteen months in bottles.
Tasting Characteristics:
Fine, rich, intense. Some black fruit, spices, cassis. Quite complex, very long. Develops in mouth very good.
Harmony:
Well paired with rich meat dishes, grilled or with rich sauces, cooked with vegetables, roots and wine. Marinated game, with chestnuts and plums. Full body mature creamy cheeses with intense and full favour.
Best served at 16-18ο C. (60,8-64,4 ο F).
91 points - Robert Parker. The Wine Advocate
18 points - Jancis Robinson
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Blending Consultant: Eric Boissenot
Variety Composition: Merlot 80% – Tannat 20%
Location: ‘’Winery’’ 1,15ha & ‘’Vrachos’’, 0,65ha, sub-region. Amyndeon plateau.
Vineyard: Amyndeon viticulture zone. 120ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710m. / 2.034-2.329ft.
Soil: Sandy – sandy clay soil over limestone of excellent drainage.
Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. Merlot September 6th, Tannat September 23rd
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 22HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Ageing: 36 months in Allier – Bertrange new oak casks at 200% (18 months+18 months) and 24 months in bottle. No treatment or filtration before bottling.
Degree Days: 1.458,87 April – September
Total rainfall: 368,80 mm. April – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 14,44% vol.
Total Acidity: 6,46 g/l
Residual Sugar: 0,80 g/l
pH: 3,51
Average Berry Weight:
Merlot: 0,65 gr
Tannat: 0.85 gr
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Blending Consultant: Eric Boissenot
Variety Composition: Montepulciano 70% – Tannat 30%
Location: ‘’House of God’’ 1,31ha & ‘’Stefanos’’, 0.56ha, sub-region. Amyndeon plateau.
Vineyard: Amyndeon viticulture zone. 120ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710m. / 2.034-2.329ft.
Soil: Sandy – sandy clay soil over limestone of excellent drainage.
Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. Montepulciano, September 27th, Tannat September 22th
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 22HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Ageing: 36 months in Jupille at 200% (18+18) new oak casks and 24 months in bottle. No treatment or filtration before bottling.
Degree Days: 1.572,77 April – September
Total rainfall: 281.60 mm. April – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 13,75% vol.
Total Acidity: 6,40 g/l
Residual Sugar: 1,70 g/l
pH: 3,31
Average Berry Weight:
Montepulciano: 0,70 gr
Tannat: 0.85 gr
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Blending Consultant: Eric Boissenot
Variety Composition: Merlot 100%
Location: ‘’Vrachos (=Rock)’’, 2,62ha, sub-region. Amyndeon plateau.
Vineyard: Amyndeon viticulture zone. 120ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710m. / 2.034-2.329ft.
Soil: Sandy – sandy clay soil over limestone of excellent drainage.
Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. September 14th
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 22HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Ageing: 36 months in Jupille at 200% (18+18) new oak casks and 24 months in bottle. No treatment or filtration before bottling.
Degree Days: 1.426,61 April – September
Total Precipitation: 287,60 mm. April – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 13,75% vol.
Total Acidity: 6,40 g/l
Residual Sugar: 1,70 g/l
pH: 3,31
Average Berry Weight: 0,70 gr
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Blending Consultant: Eric Boissenot
Variety Composition: Syrah 100%
Location: ‘’Vrachos (=Rock)’’, 1,58ha, sub-region. Amyndeon plateau.
Vineyard: Amyndeon viticulture zone. 120ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710m. / 2.034-2.329ft.
Soil: Sandy – sandy clay soil over limestone of excellent drainage.
Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. September 16th
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 22HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Ageing: 36 months in Jupille at 200% (18+18) new oak casks and 24 months in bottle. No treatment or filtration before bottling.
Degree Days: 1.591,07 April – September
Total rainfall: 242 mm. April – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 15,30% vol.
Total Acidity: 5,50 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2,1 g/l
pH: 3,46
Average Berry Weight: 0,70 gr
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Blending Consultant: Eric Boissenot
Variety Composition: Syrah 100%
Location: ‘’Stefanos’’, 1,2ha, sub-region. Amyndeon plateau.
Vineyard: Amyndeon viticulture zone. 120ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710m. / 2.034-2.329ft.
Soil: Sandy – sandy clay soil over limestone of excellent drainage.
Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. September 6th
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 23HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Ageing: 36 months in Jupille at 200% (18+18) new oak casks and 24 months in bottle. No treatment or filtration before bottling.
Degree Days: 1.671,67 April – September
Total Precipitation: 302,40mm. April – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 14,6% vol.
Total Acidity: 5,6 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2,0 g/l
pH: 3,52
Average Berry Weight: 0,70 gr
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Blending Consultant: Eric Boissenot
Variety Composition: Syrah 100%
Location: ‘’Vrachos’’ sub-region. Amyndeon plateau.
Vineyard: 97ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710 m.
Vineyard Designated for: 1,58 ha
Soil: Sandy – sandy clay soil over limestone of excellent drainage.
Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. September 21st
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 23HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Ageing: 36 months in Jupille at 200% (18+18) new oak casks and 12 months in bottle. No treatment or filtration before bottling.
Degree Days: 1549 April – September.
Total Precipitation: 48,4 mm. April – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 14,5% vol.
Total Acidity: 6,1 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2,3 g/l,
pH: 3,35
Average Berry Weight: 0,70 gr
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Blending Consultant: Eric Boissenot
Variety Composition: Xinomavro 50% – Mavrodaphne 50%.
Location: ‘’Strofi’’ sub-region. Amyndeon plateau.
Vineyard: 87ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710 m.
Vineyard Designated for: 1,58 ha
Soil: Sandy – sandy clay soil over limestone of excellent drainage.
Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. Xinomavro October 4th, Mavrodaphne October 2nd
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 23HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Ageing: 36 months in Allie – Bertrange at 200% (18+18) new oak casks and 12 months in bottle. No treatment or filtration before bottling.
Degree Days: 1.419,40 April – September
Total Precipitation: 247,80mm. April – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 14,5% vol.
Total Acidity: 5,9 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2,9 g/l
pH: 3,46
Average Berry Weight:
Xinomavro 0,80 g
Mavrodaphne 0,75
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Blending Consultant: Eric Boissenot
Variety Composition: Negro Amaro 100%.
Location: ‘’Strofi’’ sub-region. Amyndeon plateau.
Vineyard: 87ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710 m.
Vineyard Designated for: 1,58 ha
Soil: Sandy – sandy clay soil over limestone of excellent drainage.
Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. September 12th
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 23HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Ageing: 36 months in Allie – Bertrange at 200% (18+18) new oak casks and 12 months in bottle. No treatment or filtration before bottling.
Degree Days: 1644
Total Precipitation: 230,2 mm. June – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 14,5% vol.
Total Acidity: 6,4 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2,9 g/l
pH: 3,37
Average Berry Weight: 0,65 g
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Composition: Merlot 100%.
Location: ‘’Strofi’’ sub-region. Amyndeon plateau.
Vineyard: 75ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710 m.
Vineyard Designated for: 2,2 ha
Soil: Sandy – sandy clay soil over limestone of excellent drainage.
Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. August 29th
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 3.100 kg / ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Ageing: 24 months in Allie – Bertrange at 200% (12+12) new oak casks and 12 months in bottle. No treatment or filtration before bottling.
Degree Days: 1664
Total Precipitation: 130 mm. June – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 14,5% vol.
Total Acidity: 6,4 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2,9 g/l
pH: 3,49
Average Berry Weight: 0,65 g
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Composition: Montepulciano 60%, Negro Amaro 40%.
Location: ‘’Hedgehog & Tortoise Nest’’ sub-regions. Amyndeon plateau.
Vineyard: 75ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710 m.
Vineyard Designated for: 1,58 ha
Soil: Sandy – sandy clay soil over limestone of excellent drainage.
Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. Montepulciano. September 26th, Negro Amaro September 25th
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 23 HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Ageing: 18 months in Allie – Bertrange at 200% (9+9) new oak casks and 18 months in bottle. No treatment or filtration before bottling.
Degree Days: 1675
Total Precipitation: 103 mm. June – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 14% vol.,
Total Acidity: 6,6 g/l,
Residual Sugar: 5,3 g/l,
pH: 3,47
Average Berry Weight:
Montepulciano: 0,95 gr
Negro Amaro: 1,0 gr
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Tannat 100%
Location: ‘’Tortoise Nest’’ sub-region. 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 18th.
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 3.000 kg / ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Ageing: 18 months in Allie – Bertrange at 200% (9+9) new oak casks medium toast and 18 months in bottle. No treatment or filtration before bottling
Degree Days: 1420
Total Prec/tion: 140 mm. June – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 14,5% vol.
Total Acidity: 6,1 g/l
Residual Sugar: 3,1 g/l
pH: 3,46
Average Berry Weight: 0,95 g
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Montepulciano 100%
Location: ‘’Hedgehog’’ sub-region. 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. October 6th.
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 3.500 kg / ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Ageing: 18 months in Allie – Bertrange oak casks medium toast and 18 months in bottle. No treatment or filtration before bottling.
Degree Days: 1510
Total Prec/tion: 50 mm. June – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 14,0% vol.
Total Acidity: 6,0 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2,3 g/l
pH: 3,38
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Mavrodafni 50% & Montepulciano 50%
Location: ‘’Hedgehog’’ sub-region. 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. October 26th Mavrodafni, September 28th Montepulciano.
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 3.500 kg / ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Ageing: 10 months in Allie – Bertrange oak casks medium to white toast and 19 months in bottle. No treatment or filtration before bottling.
Degree Days: 1470
Total Prec/tion: 90 mm. June – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 14,2% vol.
Total Acidity: 7,5 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2,1 g/l
pH: 3,22
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Tannat 60% & Montepulciano 40%
Location: ‘’Hedgehog’’ sub-region. 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.
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 3.500 kg / ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Ageing: 10 months in Allie – Bertrange oak casks medium to white toast. No treatment or filtration before bottling and 19 months in bottles.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 14,2% vol.
Total Acidity: 7,5 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2,1 g/l
pH: 3,27
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Tannat 100%
Location: ‘’Toirtoise Nest’’ sub-region. 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.
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 3.000 kg / ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 14% vol.
Total Acidity: 7,5 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2,9 g/l
pH: 3,27
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