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Axia Red

Red

Protected Geographical Indication Florina

Red

Axia Red

Protected Geographical Indication Florina

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
FEATURES

Varietal Composition:
Xinomavro 50%, Syrah 50%.

Location:
“Petres” (“Rocks”) and “Dromos” (“Road”) sub-region. Amyndeon plateau.

Vineyard:
85ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710 m.

Vineyard Designated for the Specific Wine:
73,8ha.

Soil:
Sandy - sandy clay soil of excellent drainage.

Climate:
Semi continental with important precipitations, many snowfalls during winters. Fresh, rather dry summers, with cool nights. Year-long Northwestern winds. Absence of spring frost.

Harvest:
Manual harvesting in small picking boxes.

Yield:
60HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.

Density of Plantation:
3.900 shoots / ha.

Vinification Method:
Destemming, light crushing, cold soak - skin contact, alcoholic fermentation at gradual increase temperatures, maintenance of wine “sur lie” for seven months with regular stirring.

Ageing:
Twelve months in Allie oak casks medium to light toast and twelve fifteen months in bottle.

Tasting Characteristics:
Splendid, purple red color. Complex, typical bouquet of spices (vanilla, pepper, clove), with hints of ripe blackberry. Full mouth, with vanilla aroma, rounded tannins, balanced acidity and wood tones. Long aftertaste with intense quince aroma.

Vine Grower:
Makis Mavridis.

Wine Maker:
Angelos Iatridis.

REVIEWS

90 points - Robert Parker. The Wine Advocate

16,5 points - Jancis Robinson

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
2017 - 2016 - 2013 - 2012 - 2011 - 2010 - 2009 - 2008 - 2007 - 2006

Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis

Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis

Variety Com/tion: Xinomavro 50%, Syrah 50%

Location: ‘’Petres’’ (‘’Stones’’) & ‘’Dromos’’ (‘’Road’’) sub-regions, 7,28ha. Amyndeon plateau

Vineyard: 140ha 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 September 29th, Syrah September 15th.

Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.

Yield: 51 HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.

Vinification: Destemming, light crushing, cold soak – skin contact, alcoholic fermentation at gradual increase temperatures, maintenance of wine ‘’sur lie’’ for seven months with regular stirring.

Ageing: 12 months in Allie oak casks medium to light toast and 12 months in bottle.

Degree Days: 1.684.57 April – September

Total Prec/tion: 227.80mm. April – September.

Analytical Data:

Alcohol: 14,17 % vol.

Titratable Acidity: 6,17 g/l

Residual Sugar: 2,30 g/l

pH: 3,41

Average Berry Weight:

Syrah: 0,90 gr.

Xinomavro: 1,20 gr.

Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis

Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis

Variety Com/tion: Xinomavro 50%, Syrah 50%

Location: ‘’Petres’’ (‘’Stones’’) & ‘’Dromos’’ (‘’Road’’) sub-regions, 7,28ha. Amyndeon plateau

Vineyard: 140ha 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 23rd.

Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.

Yield: 51 HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.

Vinification: Destemming, light crushing, cold soak – skin contact, alcoholic fermentation at gradual increase temperatures, maintenance of wine ‘’sur lie’’ for seven months with regular stirring.

Ageing: 12 months in Allie oak casks medium to light toast and 12 months in bottle.

Degree Days: 1.458,87 April – September

Total Prec/tion: 368,8 mm. April – September.

Analytical Data:

Alcohol: 14,00 % vol.

Titratable Acidity: 6,10 g/l

Residual Sugar: 1,80 g/l

pH: 3,37

Average Berry Weight:

Syrah: 0,90 gr.

Xinomavro: 1,20 gr

Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis

Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis

Variety Com/tion: Xinomavro 50%, Syrah 50%

Location: ‘’Petres’’ (‘’Stones’’) & ‘’Dromos’’ (‘’Road’’) sub-regions, Amyndeon plateau

Vineyard: 87ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710 m.

Vineyard Designated for: 7,38 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 16th

Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.

Yield: 60 HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.

Vinification: Destemming, light crushing, cold soak – skin contact, alcoholic fermentation at gradual increase temperatures, maintenance of wine ‘’sur lie’’ for seven months with regular stirring.

Ageing: 12 months in Allie oak casks medium to light toast and 12 months in bottle.

Degree Days: 1.591,07 April – September

Total Prec/tion: 242mm. April – September.

Analytical Data:

Alcohol: 13,5% vol.

Titratable Acidity: 5,4 g/l

Residual Sugar: 3,4 g/l

pH: 3,42

Average Berry Weight:

Syrah: 0,90 gr.

Xinomavro: 1,20 gr

Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis

Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis

Variety Com/tion:Xinomavro 50%, Syrah 50%

Location: ‘’Petres’’ (‘’Stones’’) & ‘’Dromos’’ (‘’Road’’) sub-regions, Amyndeon plateau

Vineyard: 87ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710 m.

Vineyard Designated for: 7,38 ha

Soil: Sandy – sandy clay soil over limestone of excellent drainage.

Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. Xinomavro October 1st Syrah September 6th

Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.

Yield: 60 HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.

Ageing: 12 months in Allie oak casks medium to light toast and 12 months in bottle.

Degree Days: 1.671,67 April – September

Total Prec/tion: 302,40mm. April – September.

Analytical Data:

Alcohol: 14,5% vol.

Titratable Acidity: 5,5 g/l

Residual Sugar: 2,7 g/l

pH: 3,51

Average Berry Weight:

Syrah: 0,90 gr

Xinomavro: 1,20 gr

Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis

Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis

Variety Com/tion: Xinomavro 50%, Syrah 50%

Location: ‘’Petres’’ (‘’Stones’’) & ‘’Dromos’’ (‘’Road’’) sub-regions, Amyndeon plateau

Vineyard: 87ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710 m.

Vineyard Designated for: 7,38 ha

Soil: Sandy – sandy clay soil over limestone of excellent drainage.

Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. Xinomavro October 2nd Syrah September 15th

Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.

Yield: 60 HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.

Ageing: 12 months in Allie oak casks medium to light toast and 12 months in bottle.

Degree Days: 1549

Total Prec/tion: 48,40mm. April – September.

Analytical Data:

Alcohol: 14,5% vol.

Total Acidity: 6,1 g/l

Residual Sugar: 2,7 g/l

pH: 3,35

Average Berry Weight:

Syrah: 0,90 gr

Xinomavro: 1,20 gr

Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis

Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis

Variety Com/tion: Xinomavro 50%, Syrah 50%

Location: ‘’Petres’’ (‘’Stones’’) & ‘’Dromos’’ (‘’Road’’) sub-regions, Amyndeon plateau

Vineyard: 75ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710 m.

Vineyard Designated for: 7,38 ha

Soil: Sandy – sandy clay soil over limestone of excellent drainage.

Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. Xinomavro October 10th Syrah September 22nd

Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.

Yield: 60 HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.

Ageing: 12 months in Allie oak casks medium to light toast and 12 months in bottle.

Degree Days: 1271

Total Prec/tion: 234 mm. June – September.

Analytical Data:

Alcohol: 14% vol.

Total Acidity: 6,6 g/l

Residual Sugar: 2,0 g/l

pH: 3,35

Average Berry Weight:

Syrah: 0,90 gr

Xinomavro: 1,20 gr

Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis

Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis

Variety Com/tion: Xinomavro 50%, Syrah 50%

Location: ‘’Petres’’ (‘’Stones’’) & ‘’Dromos’’ (‘’Road’’) sub-regions, Amyndeon plateau

Vineyard: 75ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710 m.

Vineyard Designated for: 7,38 ha

Soil: Sandy – sandy clay soil over limestone of excellent drainage.

Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. Xinomavro October 10th Syrah September 22nd

Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.

Yield: 60 HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.

Ageing: 12 months in Allie oak casks medium to light toast and 12 months in bottle.

Degree Days: 1271

Total Prec/tion: 234 mm. June – September.

Analytical Data:

Alcohol: 14% vol.

Total Acidity: 6,6 g/l

Residual Sugar: 2,0 g/l

pH: 3,35

Average Berry Weight:

Syrah: 0,90 gr

Xinomavro: 1,20 gr

Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis

Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis

Variety Com/tion: Xinomavro 50%, Syrah 50%

Location: ‘’Petres’’ (‘’Stones’’) & ‘’Dromos’’ (‘’Road’’) 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 2nd, Syrah September 13th

Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.

Yield: 7.200 kg / ha, post to green harvest & selection.

Ageing: 12 months in Allie oak casks medium to light toast and 12 months in bottle.

Degree Days: 1664

Total Prec/tion: 130 mm. June – September.

Analytical Data:

Alcohol: 14% vol.

Total Acidity: 6,1 g/l

Residual Sugar: 2,9 g/l

pH: 3,65

Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis

Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis

Variety Com/tion: Xinomavro 50%, Syrah 50%

Location: ‘’Petres’’ (‘’Stones’’) & ‘’Dromos’’ (‘’Road’’) 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 5th, Syrah September 19th.

Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.

Yield: 7.600 kg / ha, post to green harvest & selection.

Ageing: 12 months in Allie oak casks medium to light toast and 12 months in bottle.

Degree Days: 1675

Total Prec/tion: 103 mm. June – September.

Analytical Data:

Alcohol: 14% vol.

Total Acidity: 6,5 g/l

Residual Sugar: 2,8 g/l

pH: 3,39

Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis

Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis

Variety Com/tion: Xinomavro 60%, Syrah 40%

Location: ‘’Petres’’ (‘’Stones’’) & ‘’Dromos’’ (‘’Road’’) 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 29th.

Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.

Yield: 6.800 kg / ha, post to green harvest & selection.

Ageing: 9 months in 50% Allie & 50% Missouri Fine Grain oak casks medium to light toast and 14 months in bottle.

Degree Days: 1420

Total Prec/tion: 140 mm. June – September.

Analytical Data:

Alcohol: 14% vol.

Total Acidity: 6,2 g/l

Residual Sugar: 2,9 g/l

pH: 3,42

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