Alpha Estate Syrah Single Vineyard “Turtles”
Protected Geographical Indication Florina
Red
Alpha Estate Syrah Single Vineyard “Turtles”
Protected Geographical Indication Florina
Variety Composition:
Syrah 100%.
Region / Location / Vineyard:
Amyndeon plateau. Amyndeon viticulture zone. North-western Macedonia. "Turtles" sub-region. 640-650 m altitude, with north-western exposure, facing mount Voras. 69ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710 m.
Vinification Method & Ageing:
Destemming, no crushing, cold soak - skin contact under controlled conditions, alcoholic fermentation at gradual increasing temperatures, maintenance of wine "sur lies" for eight months with regular stirring. Twelve months in French, fine grain, medium toast oak casks and twelve months in the bottle.
Tasting Characteristics:
Bright, deep ruby color. It has beautiful Syrah fruit silky and ripe. Rich and intricate bouquet, earthy, dominated by leather and cherry brandy aromas, with peppery and plumy background. Generous, full bodied, chewy, robust wine with a velvety taste. Vanilla, wood, mocha and toffee hints. Slightly tannic finish with long persistent aromas. Its potential complexity is under constant development. A "Vin de Garde" with a great future.
Harmony:
It fits ideally with a large range of meats, grill cooked fleshy mushrooms, well matured smooth cheese.
Best served at 16-18ο C. (60,8-64,4 ο F).
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Syrah 100%
Location: “Turtles” sub-region, 15,75ha. 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. September 12th
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 36 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 lies” for eight months with regular stirring.
Ageing: 12 months in Allier – Bertrange oak casks medium toast and 12 month in bottle.
Degree Days: 1.684.57 April – September
Total Prec/tion: 227.80mm. April – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 14,52% vol.
Titratable Acidity: 6,50 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2,20 g/l
pH: 3,38
Average Berry Weight: 0,85 gr
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Syrah 100%
Location: “Turtles” sub-region, 15,75ha. 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. September 23rd
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 39 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 lies” for eight months with regular stirring.
Ageing: 12 months in Allier – Bertrange oak casks medium toast and 12 month in bottle.
Degree Days: 1.458,87 April – September.
Total Prec/tion: 368,80 mm. April – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 13,70% vol.
Titratable Acidity: 6,00 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2,30 g/l
pH: 3,28
Average Berry Weight: 0,85 gr
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Syrah 100%
Location: “Turtles” sub-region. Amyndeon plateau.
Vineyard: 87ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710 m.
Vineyard Designated for: 7,72 ha
Soil: Sandy – sandy clay soil over limestone of excellent drainage.
Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. September 27th .
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 35 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 lies” for eight months with regular stirring.
Ageing: 12 months in Allie – Bertrange oak casks medium toast and 12 month in bottle.
Degree Days: 1.591,07 April – September
Total Prec/tion: 242mm. April – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 14,5% vol.
Titratable Acidity: 5,7 g/l
Residual Sugar: 3,1 g/l
pH: 3,37
Average Berry Weight: 0,85 gr
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Syrah 100%
Location: “Turtles” sub-region. Amyndeon plateau.
Vineyard: 87ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710 m.
Vineyard Designated for: 7,72 ha
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: 35 HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Ageing: 12 months in Allie – Bertrange oak casks medium toast and 12 month in bottle.
Degree Days: 1.671,67 April – September
Total Prec/tion: 302,40mm. April – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 15,5% vol.
Titratable Acidity: 5,5 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2,9 g/l
pH: 3,49
Average Berry Weight: 0,85 gr
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Syrah 100%
Location: “Turtles” sub-region. Amyndeon plateau.
Vineyard: 87ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710 m.
Vineyard Designated for: 7,72 ha
Soil: Sandy – sandy clay soil over limestone of excellent drainage.
Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. September 17th
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 35 HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Ageing: 12 months in Allie – Bertrange oak casks medium toast and 12 month in bottle.
Degree Days: 1549
Total Prec/tion: 48,40 mm. June – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 14,5% vol.
Titratable Acidity: 5.9 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2.4 g/l
pH: 3.41
Average Berry Weight: 0,85 gr
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Syrah 100%
Location: “Turtles” sub-region. Amyndeon plateau.
Vineyard: 75ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710 m.
Vineyard Designated for: 7,72 ha
Soil: Sandy – sandy clay soil over limestone of excellent drainage.
Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. September 22nd
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 35 HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Ageing: 12 months in Allie – Bertrange oak casks medium toast and 12 month in bottle.
Degree Days: 1271
Total Prec/tion: 234 mm. June – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 14% vol.
Total Acidity: 5,3 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2,3 g/l
pH: 3,52
Average Berry Weight: 0,85 gr
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Syrah 100%
Location: “Turtles” 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 29th.
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 6.100 kg / ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Ageing: 12 months in Allie – Bertrange oak casks medium toast and 12 month in bottle.
Degree Days: 1644
Total Prec/tion: 230,2 mm. June – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 14 % vol.
Total Acidity: 5,9 g/l
Residual Sugar: 3,2 g/l
pH: 3,54
Average Berry Weight: 0,85 g
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Syrah 100%
Location: “Turtles” 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 13th
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 5.000 kg / ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Ageing: 12 months in Allie – Bertrange oak casks medium toast and 12 month in bottle.
Degree Days: 1664
Total Prec/tion: 130 mm. June – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 14 % vol.
Total Acidity: 6,2 g/l
Residual Sugar: 3,2 g/l
pH: 3,57
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Syrah 100%
Location: “Turtles” 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 19th
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots / ha.
Yield: 5.000 kg / ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Ageing: 9 months in Allie – Bertrange oak casks medium toast and 15 month in bottle.
Degree Days: 1675
Total Prec/tion: 103 mm. June – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 14% vol.
Total Acidity: 6,4 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2,7 g/l
pH: 3,37
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