Alpha Estate Xinomavro Single Vineyard “Hedgehog”
Protected Designation of Origin Amyndeon
Red
Alpha Estate Xinomavro Single Vineyard “Hedgehog”
Protected Designation of Origin Amyndeon
Variety Composition:
Xinomavro 100%.
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 620-710 m.
Vinification Method & Ageing:
Destemming, no crushing, cold soak - skin contact, alcoholic fermentation at gradual increasing temperatures, maintenance of wine "sur lies" for eight months with regular stirring. Twelve months in French oak barrel medium grain, white toasting and twelve months in the bottle.
Tasting Characteristics:
Bright purple-red color. Complex, typical bouquet of small berries red fruits, leather and spices (vanilla, pepper, clove), with hints of ripe blackberry. Full mouth, rounded tannins, balanced acidity and well integrated wood tones. Long aftertaste with intense quince aroma.
Harmony:
Perfect match with juicy red barbecued meats, spicy sausages, red baked peppers in olive oil, stew rabbit, light spicy fool body cheeses.
Best served at 16-18ο C. (60,8-64,4 ο F).
92 points - Robert Parker. The Wine Advocate
90 points - Robert Parker. The Wine Advocate
17 points - Jancis Robinson
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Xinomavro 100%
Location: “HEDGEHOG” sub-region, 17,93ha. Amyndeon plateau.
Vineyard: 180ha 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: 5.900 shoots /ha
Yield: 32 HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Vinification: Destemming, light crushing, cold soak – skin contact, alcoholic fermentation at gradual increasing temperatures, maintenance of wine “sur lies” for eight months with regular stirring.
Ageing: 12 months in Allier oak casks and 12 months in bottle.
Degree Days: 1.788,90 April – September
Total Prec/tion: 252,80mm. April – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 14,02% vol.
Total Acidity: 6,87 g/l
Residual Sugar: 1,60 g/l
pH: 3,27
Average Berry Weight: 1,10 gr
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Xinomavro 100%
Location: “HEDGEHOG” sub-region, 17,93ha. Amyndeon plateau.
Vineyard: 180ha 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 24th
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots /ha
Yield: 32 HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Vinification: Destemming, light crushing, cold soak – skin contact, alcoholic fermentation at gradual increasing temperatures, maintenance of wine ‘’sur lies’’ for eight months with regular stirring.
Ageing: 12 months in Allier oak casks and 12 months in bottle.
Degree Days: 1.678.90 April – September
Total Prec/tion: 325.40mm. April – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 13,87% vol.
Total Acidity: 7,32 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2,60 g/l
pH: 3,23
Average Berry Weight: 1,10 gr
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Xinomavro 100%
Location: “HEDGEHOG” sub-region, 17,93ha. 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 25th
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots /ha
Yield: 32 HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Vinification: Destemming, light crushing, cold soak – skin contact, alcoholic fermentation at gradual increasing temperatures, maintenance of wine “sur lies” for eight months with regular stirring.
Ageing: 12 months in Allier oak casks and 12 months in bottle.
Degree Days: 1.684.57 April – September
Total Prec/tion: 227.80mm. April – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 13,80% vol.
Total Acidity: 6,35 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2,30 g/l
pH: 3,32
Average Berry Weight: 1,10 gr
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Xinomavro 100%
Location: “HEDGEHOG” sub-region, 17,93ha. 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. October 4th
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots /ha
Yield: 32 HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Vinification: Destemming, light crushing, cold soak – skin contact, alcoholic fermentation at gradual increasing temperatures, maintenance of wine “sur lies” for eight months with regular stirring.
Ageing: 12 months in Allier oak casks and 12 months in bottle.
Degree Days: 1.458,87 April – September.
Total Prec/tion: 368,80 mm. April – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 13,60% vol.
Total Acidity: 6,35 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2,10 g/l
pH: 3,12
Average Berry Weight: 1,10 gr
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Xinomavro 100%
Location: “HEDGEHOG” sub-region, 9,58ha. Amyndeon plateau.
Vineyard: 120ha 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 1st
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, alcoholic fermentation at gradual increasing temperatures, maintenance of wine “sur lies” for eight months with regular stirring.
Ageing: 12 months in Allier oak casks and 12 months in bottle.
Degree Days: 1.572,77 April – September.
Total Prec/tion: 281,60 mm. April – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 12,80% vol.
Total Acidity: 6,3 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2,4 g/l
pH: 3,36
Average Berry Weight: 1,10 gr
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Xinomavro 100%
Location: “HEDGEHOG” sub-region. Amyndeon plateau
Vineyard: 97ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710 m.
Vineyard Designation for: 9,58 ha
Soil: Sandy – sandy clay soil over limestone of excellent drainage.
Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. October 3rd
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, alcoholic fermentation at gradual increasing temperatures, maintenance of wine “sur lies” for eight months with regular stirring.
Ageing: 12 months in Allie oak casks and 12 months in bottle.
Degree Days: 1.616 April – September
Total Prec/tion: 288mm. April – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 14,5% vol.
Total Acidity: 5.4 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2.3 g/l
pH: 3.60
Average Berry Weight: 1,10 gr
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Xinomavro 100%
Location: “HEDGEHOG” sub-region. Amyndeon plateau
Vineyard: 87ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710 m.
Vineyard Designation for: 9,58 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: 36 HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Vinification: Destemming, light crushing, cold soak – skin contact, alcoholic fermentation at gradual increasing temperatures, maintenance of wine “sur lies” for eight months with regular stirring.
Ageing: 12 months in Allie oak casks and 12 months in bottle.
Degree Days: 1.591.07 April – September
Total Prec/tion: 242mm. April – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 14.50% vol.
Total Acidity: 6.4 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2.2 g/l
pH: 3.42
Average Berry Weight: 1,10 gr
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Xinomavro 100%
Location: “HEDGEHOG” sub-region. Amyndeon plateau
Vineyard: 87ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710 m.
Vineyard Designation for: 9,58 ha
Soil: Sandy – sandy clay soil over limestone of excellent drainage.
Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. October 1st
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, alcoholic fermentation at gradual increasing temperatures, maintenance of wine “sur lies” for eight months with regular stirring.
Ageing: 12 months in Allie oak casks and 12 months in bottle.
Degree Days: 1.671,67 April – September
Total Prec/tion: 302,40mm. April – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 14% vol.
Total Acidity: 6,0 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2,0 g/l
pH: 3,42
Average Berry Weight: 1,10 gr
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Xinomavro 100%
Location: “HEDGEHOG” sub-region. Amyndeon plateau
Vineyard: 87ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710 m.
Vineyard Designation for: 9,58 ha
Soil: Sandy – sandy clay soil over limestone of excellent drainage.
Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. October 2nd
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots /ha
Yield: 36 HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Ageing: 12 months in Allie oak casks and 12 months in bottle.
Degree Days: 1.671,67 April – September
Total Prec/tion: 302,40mm. April – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 14% vol.
Total Acidity: 6 g/l
Residual Sugar: 1,9 g/l
pH: 3,34
Average Berry Weight: 1,10 gr
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Xinomavro 100%
Location: “HEDGEHOG” sub-region. Amyndeon plateau
Vineyard: 75ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710 m.
Vineyard Designation for: 6,12 ha
Soil: Sandy – sandy clay soil over limestone of excellent drainage.
Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. October 10th
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots /ha
Yield: 41,45 HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Ageing: 12 months in Allie oak casks and 12 months in bottle.
Degree Days: 1.271
Total Prec/tion: 234 mm. June – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 13,5 % vol.
Total Acidity: 5,7 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2,0 g/l
pH: 3,40
Average Berry Weight: 1,10 gr
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Xinomavro 100%
Location: “HEDGEHOG” sub-region. Amyndeon plateau
Vineyard: 75ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710 m.
Vineyard Designation for: 6,12 ha
Soil: Sandy – sandy clay soil over limestone of excellent drainage.
Harvest: Manual harvesting in 15 kg capacity picking baskets. October 10th
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots /ha
Yield: 38 HL/ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Ageing: 12 months in Allie oak casks and 12 months in bottle.
Degree Days: 1.644
Total Prec/tion: 230,2 mm. June – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 13,5 % vol.
Total Acidity: 6,6 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2,1 g/l
pH: 3,37
Average Berry Weight: 1,10 gr
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Xinomavro 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 2nd
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots /ha
Yield: 5300 kg/ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Ageing: 12 months in Allie oak casks and 12 months in bottle.
Degree Days: 1664
Total Prec/tion: 130 mm. June – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 13,5 % vol.
Total Acidity: 6,7 g/l
Residual Sugar: 3,1 g/l
pH: 3,41
Average Berry Weight: 1,20 g
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis
Winemaker: Angelos Iatridis
Variety Com/tion: Xinomavro 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 5th
Density of Pl/tion: 3.700 shoots /ha
Yield: 5400 kg/ha, post to green harvest & selection.
Ageing: 9 months in Allie oak casks and 14 months in bottle.
Degree Days: 1675
Total Prec/tion: 103 mm. June – September.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 13,5 % vol.
Total Acidity: 6,7 g/l
Residual Sugar: 3,0 g/l
pH: 3,38
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