Alpha Estate Red (S.M.X)
Protected Geographical Indication Florina
Red
Alpha Estate Red (S.M.X)
Protected Geographical Indication Florina
Variety Composition:
Syrah 60%, Xinomavro 20%, Merlot 20%.
Region / Location / Vineyard / Soil:
Amyndeon plateau. Amyndeon viticulture zone. North-western Macedonia. “Children’s” & “Horses” sub-regions. 69ha of linear privately owned vineyard. Altitude of 620-710 m. Sandy - sandy clay soil of excellent drainage over thin limestone layer.
Vinification Method & Ageing:
Destemming, no crushing, cold soak – skin contact under controlled conditions, alcoholic fermentation at gradual increasing temperatures, maintenance of wine “sur lie” for eight months with regular stirring. Eighteen months in Allie - Bertrange oak casks medium - light toast. No treatment or filtration before bottling, and twelve months in bottles.
Tasting Characteristics:
Deep ruby color with purple hints. Powerful, pungent aromas of sweet cherry, candied plum and toasty vanillin oak. Full bodied and deep in dark fruit flavors, with a peppery and strong oak spicy accents background. The solid tannins build through the finish but there is plenty of supporting depth of fruit here, not to mention a bright acid lift on the back that adds energy. A ‘’Vin de Garde’’ with a great future.
Harmony:
Pairing harmoniously with juicy red meats, venison, barbecued or spicy cooked. Meat pies as well. Paired with aromatic-piquant cheeses assures another intriguing suggestion.
Best served at 16-18ο C. (60,8-64,4 ο F).
(2008) Regional Trophy - Decanter World Wine Awards
90 points - Robert Parker. The Wine Advocate
90 Points - Robert Parker
17 Points - Jancis Robinson
96 Points - James Halliday. The Australian
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Blending Consultant: Eric Boissenot
Variety Com/tion: Syrah 60%, Xinomavro 20%, Merlot 20%
Location: “Children”,”Alpheta”, 19.06ha, sub-regions. Amyndeon plateau
Vineyard: Amyndeon viticulture zone. 180ha 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. Syrah September 12th, Merlot September 3rd, Xinomavro September 27th
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 25,50 HL/ha post to green harvest & selection.
Vinification: Destemming, light crushing, cold soak– skin contact under controlled conditions, alcoholic fermentation at gradual increase temperatures. Maintenance of wine “sur lie” for many months with regular stirring.
Ageing: 18 months minimum in new Allie, Bertrange & Jupille oak casks medium toast and 12 months minimum in bottle. No treatment or filtration before bottling
Degree Days: 1.678.90 April – September
Total Prec/tion: 325.40mm. April – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 14,61% vol.
Total Acidity: 6,03 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2,10 g/l
pH: 3,43
Average Berry Weight:
Syrah: 0,70 g
Merlot: 0,65 g
Xinomavro: 0,80 g
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Blending Consultant: Eric Boissenot
Variety Com/tion: Syrah 60%, Xinomavro 20%, Merlot 20%
Location: “Children”,”Alpheta”, 14,75ha, sub-regions. Amyndeon plateau
Vineyard: Amyndeon viticulture zone. 140ha 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. Syrah September 8th, Merlot September 1st, Xinomavro September 24th
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 25,50 HL/ha post to green harvest & selection.
Vinification: Destemming, light crushing, cold soak– skin contact under controlled conditions, alcoholic fermentation at gradual increase temperatures. Maintenance of wine “sur lie” for many months with regular stirring.
Ageing: 18 months minimum in new Allie, Bertrange & Jupille oak casks medium toast and 12 months minimum in bottle. No treatment or filtration before bottling
Degree Days: 1.684.57 April – September
Total Prec/tion: 227.80mm. April – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 14,42% vol.
Total Acidity: 6,40 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2,20 g/l
pH: 3,41
Average Berry Weight:
Syrah: 0,70 gr.
Merlot: 0,65 gr.
Xinomavro: 0,80 gr.
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Blending Consultant: Eric Boissenot
Variety Com/tion: Syrah 60%, Xinomavro 20%, Merlot 20%
Location: “Children”,”Alpheta”, 14,75ha, sub-regions. Amyndeon plateau
Vineyard: Amyndeon viticulture zone. 140ha 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. Syrah September 26th, Merlot September 16th, Xinomavro October 10th
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 25,50 HL/ha post to green harvest & selection.
Vinification: Destemming, light crushing, cold soak– skin contact under controlled conditions, alcoholic fermentation at gradual increase temperatures in rotary fermentors. Maintenance of wine “sur lie” for many months with regular stirring.
Ageing: 18 months minimum in new Allie-Bertrange, Jupille oak casks medium toast and 12 months minimum in bottle. No treatment or filtration before bottling
Degree Days: 1.458.87 April – September.
Total Prec/tion: 368.8 mm. April – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 14,17% vol.
Total Acidity: 6,30 g/l
Residual Sugar: 1,70 g/l
pH: 3,41
Average Berry Weight:
Syrah: 0,70gr
Merlot: 0,65gr
Xinomavro: 0,80gr.
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Blending Consultant: Eric Boissenot
Variety Com/tion: Syrah 60%, Xinomavro 20%, Merlot 20%
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: 14,75 ha
Soil: Sandy – sandy clay soil over limestone of excellent drainage.
Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. Syrah September 18th, Merlot September 7th, Xinomavro September 30th
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 29,95 HL/ha post to green harvest & selection.
Vinification: Destemming, light crushing, cold soak– skin contact under controlled conditions, alcoholic fermentation at gradual increase temperatures in rotary fermentors. Maintenance of wine “sur lie” for many months with regular stirring.
Ageing: 12 months minimum in Allie-Bertrange oak casks medium toast and 12 months minimum in bottle. No treatment or filtration before bottling
Degree Days: 1.591,07 April – September
Total Prec/tion: 242mm. April – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 14,5% vol.
Total Acidity: 5,6 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2,4 g/l
pH: 3,50
Average Berry Weight:
Syrah: 0,70 g
Merlot: 0,65 g
Xinomavro: 0,80 g
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Blending Consultant: Eric Boissenot
Variety Com/tion: Syrah 60%, Xinomavro 20%, Merlot 20%
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: 14,75 ha
Soil: Sandy – sandy clay soil over limestone of excellent drainage.
Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. Syrah September 7th, Merlot September 2nd, Xinomavro October 1st.
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 29,95 HL/ha post to green harvest & selection.
Ageing: 12 months minimum in Allie-Bertrange oak casks medium toast and 12 months minimum in bottle. No treatment or filtration before bottling
Degree Days: 1.671,67 April – September
Total Prec/tion: 302,40mm. April – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 14% vol.
Total Acidity: 5,9 g/l
Residual Sugar: 1,5 g/l
pH: 3,45
Average Berry Weight:
Syrah: 0,70 g
Merlot: 0,65 g
Xinomavro: 0,80 g
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Blending Consultant: Eric Boissenot
Variety Com/tion: Syrah 60%, Merlot 20%, Xinomavro Old Vines 20%
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: 14,75 ha
Soil: Sandy – sandy clay soil over limestone of excellent drainage.
Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. Syrah September 18th, Merlot September 14th, Xinomavro October 7nd.
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 29,95 HL/ha post to green harvest & selection.
Ageing: 12 months minimum in Allie-Bertrange oak casks medium toast and 12 months minimum in bottle. No treatment or filtration before bottling
Degree Days: 1549
Total Prec/tion: 48,4 mm. April – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 14,5% vol.
Titratable Acidity: 6,3 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2,7 g/l
pH: 3,32
Average Berry Weight:
Syrah: 0,70 g
Merlot: 0,65 g
Xinomavro: 0,80 g
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Blending Consultant: Eric Boissenot
Variety Com/tion: Syrah 60%, Xinomavro 20%, Merlot 20%
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: 14,75 ha
Soil: Sandy – sandy clay soil over limestone of excellent drainage.
Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. Syrah September 24th, Merlot September 10th, Xinomavro October 7th.
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 29,95 HL/ha post to green harvest & selection.
Ageing: 12 months minimum in Allie-Bertrange oak casks medium toast and 12 months minimum in bottle. No treatment or filtration before bottling
Degree Days: 1271
Total Prec/tion: 234 mm. June – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol:14,5% vol.
Total Acidity: 5,7 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2,7 g/l
pH: 3,45
Average Berry Weight:
Syrah: 0,70 g
Merlot: 0,65 g
Xinomavro: 0,80 g
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Varietal Composition: Syrah 60%, Xinomavro 20%, Merlot 20%
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: 11 ha
Soil: Sandy – sandy clay soil over limestone of excellent drainage.
Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. Syrah September 25th, Merlot September 6th, Xinomavro October 10th
Density of Plantation: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 32,86 HL/ha post to green harvest & selection.
Ageing: 12 months minimum in Allie-Bertrange oak casks medium toast and 12 months minimum in bottle. No treatment or filtration before bottling
Degree Days: 1644
Total Prec/tion: 230,2 mm. June – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 14% vol.
Total Acidity: 6,4 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2,9 g/l
pH: 3,45
Average Berry Weight:
Syrah: 0,70 g
Merlot: 0,65 g
Xinomavro: 0,80 g
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Composition: Syrah 60%, Xinomavro 20%, Merlot 20%
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: 11 ha
Soil: Sandy – sandy clay soil over limestone of excellent drainage.
Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. Merlot 02.09, Syrah 13.09, Xinomavro 04.10.
Density of Plantation: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 30 HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Ageing: 12 months minimum in Allie-Bertrange oak casks medium toast and 12 months minimum 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: 6,1 g/l
Residual Sugar: 3,5 g/l
pH: 3,57
Average Berry Weight:
Syrah: 0,80 gr
Merlot: 0,75 gr
Xinomavro: 0,85 gr
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Syrah 60%, Xinomavro 20%, Merlot 20%
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: 11 ha
Soil: Sandy – sandy clay soil over limestone of excellent drainage.
Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. Merlot 5/09, Syrah 19/09, Xinomavro 5/10.
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 30,70 HL//ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Ageing: 12 months in Allie-Bertrange oak casks medium toast and 12 months in bottle. No treatment or filtration before bottling
Degree Days: 1675
Total Prec/tion: 103 mm. June – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 14,5% vol.
Total Acidity: 6,2 g/l
Residual Sugar: 3,3 g/l
pH: 3,53
Average Berry Weight:
Syrah: 0,95 g
Merlot: 0,80 g
Xinomavro: 0,85 g
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Syrah 60%, Xinomavro 20%, Merlot 20%
Location: “Children & Horses” sub-regions. Amyndeon plateau.
Vineyard: 75ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710 m.
Vineyard Designated for: 11 ha
Soil: Sandy – sandy clay soil over limestone of excellent drainage.
Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. Merlot 11/09, Syrah 29/09, Xinomavro 10/10.
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 29,29 HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Ageing: 12 months in Allie-Bertrange oak casks medium to light toast and 12 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: 6,6 g/l
Residual Sugar: 3,2 g/l
pH: 3,36
Average Berry Weight:
Syrah: 0,95 g
Merlot: 0,80 g
Xinomavro: 0,80 g
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Syrah 60%, Xinomavro 20%, Merlot 20%
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: 11 ha
Soil: Sandy – sandy clay soil over limestone of excellent drainage.
Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. Merlot 11/09, Syrah 29/09, Xinomavro 7/10.
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 30,7 HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Ageing: 10 months in Allie-Bertrange oak casks medium toast. No treatment or filtration before bottling
Degree Days: 1510
Total Prec/tion: 50 mm. June – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 14,1% vol.
Total Acidity: 6,0 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2,2 g/l,
pH: 3,43
Average Berry Weight:
Syrah: 0,80 gr
Merlot: 0,75 gr
Xinomavro: 0,85 gr
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Syrah 60%, Xinomavro 20%, Merlot 20%
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. Merlot 27/09, Syrah 10/10, Xinomavro 24/10.
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots/ ha.
Yield: 4.200 kg/ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Ageing: 10 months in Allie – Bertrange oak casks medium toast. No treatment or filtration before bottling
Degree Days: 1470
Total Prec/tion: 90 mm. June – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 14,3% vol.
Density: 0,992 g/l
Total Acidity: 6,7 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2,5 g/l
pH: 3,31
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Syrah 60%, Xinomavro 20%, Merlot 20%
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. Merlot 02/10, Syrah 05/10, Xinomavro 20/10.
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 3.900 kg/ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Ageing: 8 months in Missouri extra fine grain oak casks, medium toast. No treatment or filtration before bottling
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 13,5% vol.
Density: 0,994 g/l
Total Acidity: 6,2 g/l
Residual Sugar: 3,2 g/l
pH: 3,40
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Syrah 60%, Xinomavro 20%, Merlot 20%
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.
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 13,5% vol.
Density: 0,992 g/l
Total Acidity: 6,7 g/l
Residual Sugar: 3,0 g/l
pH: 3,35
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Syrah 60%, Xinomavro 20%, Merlot 20%
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.
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 13,5% vol.
Density: 0,992 g/l
Total Acidity: 6,2 g/l
Residual Sugar: 3,4 g/l
pH: 3,35
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