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Alpha Estate Ecosystem Chardonnay Single Block “Tramonto”

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Protected Geographical Indication Florina

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Alpha Estate Ecosystem Chardonnay Single Block “Tramonto”

Protected Geographical Indication Florina

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FEATURES
AWARDS
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
FEATURES

Variety Composition:
Chardonnay 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 green hints. Intense and rich nose, typical of the variety, with citrus, white stone fruits, pear 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, roasted vegetables, sweetbreads, grilled fishes in white sauces and smoked fishes.

Best served at 13ο C. (55.4 οF)

AWARDS

(2018) Gold Medal - Asian Chardonnay Masters

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
2020 - 2019 - 2018 - 2017 - 2016 - 2015 - 2014 - 2013 - 2012 - 2011 - 2010 - 2009 - 2008

Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis

Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis

Variety Com/tion: Chardonnay 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 “Tramonto”, 1,99 ha, Amyndeon plateau, 40°40’35.09″N, 21°41’38.86″E, at 648 m / 2.126 ft., with north-west exposure, facing mount Voras.

Age of Vines: Planted in 2003. Double Cordon VSP.

Soil: Sandy clay loamy soil, over limestone conglomerates, of adequate drainage.

Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. September 8th

Density of Pl/tion: 3.900 shoots / ha.

Yield: 0,70 kg/m2 of active canopy. 52 Hl/ha, post to green harvest and 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 Bertrange and Jupille oak barrique casks with regular stirring on fine lees. 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: 13.14 vol.

Total Acidity: 6,48 g/l

Residual Sugar: 1,50 g/l

pH: 3,41

Average Berry Weight: 0,80 gr

Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis

Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis

Variety Com/tion: Chardonnay 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 “Tramonto”, 1,99 ha, Amyndeon plateau, 40°40’35.09″N, 21°41’38.86″E, at 648 m / 2.126 ft., with north-west exposure, facing mount Voras.

Age of Vines: Planted in 2003. Double 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: 3.900 shoots / ha.

Yield: 0,70 kg/m2 of active canopy. 52 Hl/ha, post to green harvest and 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 Bertrange and Jupille oak barrique casks with regular stirring on fine lees. 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: 13.41 vol.

Total Acidity: 6,29 g/l

Residual Sugar: 1,50 g/l

pH: 3,33

Average Berry Weight: 0,80 gr

Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis

Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis

Variety Com/tion: Chardonnay 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 “Tramonto”, 1,99 ha, Amyndeon plateau, 40°40’35.09″N, 21°41’38.86″E, at 648 m / 2.126 ft., with north-west exposure, facing mount Voras.

Age of Vines: Planted in 2003. Double Cordon VSP.

Soil: Sandy clay loamy soil, over limestone conglomerates, of adequate drainage.

Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. September 29th

Density of Pl/tion: 3.900 shoots / ha.

Yield: 0,70 kg/m2 of active canopy. 52 Hl/ha, post to green harvest and 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 Bertrange and Jupille oak barrique casks with regular stirring on fine lees. 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: 13.38 vol.

Total Acidity: 5,93 g/l

Residual Sugar: 1,60 g/l

pH: 3,38

Average Berry Weight: 0,80 gr

Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis

Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis

Variety Com/tion: Chardonnay 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 “Tramonto”, 1,99 ha, Amyndeon plateau, 40°40’35.09″N, 21°41’38.86″E, at 648 m / 2.126 ft., with north-west exposure, facing mount Voras.

Age of Vines: Planted in 2003. Double Cordon VSP.

Soil: Sandy clay loamy soil, over limestone conglomerates, of adequate drainage.

Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. August 27th

Density of Pl/tion: 3.900 shoots / ha.

Yield: 0,70 kg/m2 of active canopy. 52 Hl/ha, post to green harvest and 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 Bertrange and Jupille oak barrique casks with regular stirring on fine lees. 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: 13.40 vol.

Total Acidity: 5,80 g/

Residual Sugar: 1,90 g/l

pH: 3,18

Average Berry Weight: 0,80 gr

Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis

Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis

Variety Com/tion: Chardonnay 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 “Toumpa”, 3,4 ha, Amyndeon plateau, 40°40’31.34”N 21°41’40.83”E, at 653 m / 2.142 ft., with north-west exposure, facing mount Voras.

Soil: Sandy clay loamy soil, over limestone conglomerates, of adequate drainage.

Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. September 3rd

Density of Pl/tion: 3.900 shoots / ha.

Yield: 0,70 kg/m2 of active canopy. 52 Hl/ha, post to green harvest and 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 Bertrange and Jupille oak barrique casks with regular stirring on fine lees. Maximum 7 months following vinification in the same oak casks.

Degree Days: 1.458,87 April – September

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

Analytical Data: Alcohol: 13.5 vol.

Total Acidity: 5,6 g/l

Residual Sugar: 1,30 g/l

pH: 3,39

Average Berry Weight: 0,80 gr

Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis

Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis

Variety Com/tion: Chardonnay 100%

Location: Toumpa Single Vineyard sub-region. 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 4th

Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.

Yield: 0,70 kg/ m2 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 Bertranges and Jupille oak barrique casks with regular stirring on fine lees. Maximum 7 months following vinification in the same oak casks.

Degree Days: 1.572,77 April – September

Total Prec/tion: 281,60 mm. April – September.

Analytical Data:

Alcohol: 13% vol.

Total Acidity: 5,7 g/l

Residual Sugar: 1,60 g/l

Average Berry Weight: 0,80 gr

Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis

Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis

Variety Com/tion: Chardonnay 100%

Location: “Horses” sub-region. 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 5th

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: 1433

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

Analytical Data:

Alcohol: 13% vol.

Total Acidity: 5,2 g/l

Residual Sugar: 2,00 g/l

pH: 3,39

Average Berry Weight: 0,80 gr

Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis

Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis

Variety Com/tion: Chardonnay 100%

Location: “Horses” sub-region. 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

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

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

Analytical Data:

Alcohol: 13,5% vol.

Total Acidity: 6,8 g/l

Residual Sugar: 3,00 g/l

pH: 3,28

Average Berry Weight: 0,80 gr

Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis

Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis

Variety Com/tion: Chardonnay 100%

Location: “Horses” sub-region. Amyndeon plateau.

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

Vineyard Designated for: 0,80 ha

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

Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. August 28th

Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.

Yield: 47 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. June – September.

Analytical Data:

Alcohol: 14% vol.

Total Acidity: 6,7 g/l

Residual Sugar: 3,1 g/l

pH: 3.31

Average Berry Weight: 0,80 gr

Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis

Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis

Variety Com/tion: Chardonnay 100%

Location: “Horses” 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. August 20th.

Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.

Yield: 5.450 kg / 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. June – September.

Analytical Data:

Alcohol: 13,5% vol.

Total Acidity: 5,7 g/l

Residual Sugar: 2,0 g/l

pH: 3,38

Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis

Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis

Variety Com/tion: Chardonnay 100%

Location: “Horses” 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 2nd

Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.

Yield: 6.400 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% 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: Chardonnay 100%

Location: “Horses” 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 2nd

Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.

Yield: 6.800 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.

Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis

Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis

Variety Com/tion: Chardonnay 100%

Location: “Horses” 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 28th.

Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.

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

Maturation: 6 months in Allie – Bertrange oak casks medium toast.

Degree Days: 1664

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

Analytical Data:

Alcohol: 13% vol.

Total Acidity: 7,0 g/l

Residual Sugar: 3,0 g/l

pH: 3,43

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