Company Name:Alpha Estate

Vintage2003

Format750 ml

ColorRed

CategoryStill Wine

Country/RegionGreece

Type of vineBlend

ClassificationVin de pays

Alcohol percentage13.7 %

Sugar rate0-5 g/l

Rating(s)

Decanter Magazine (-) :

Contest(s)

Vinalies Internationales 2003: Medaille d'argent

Sélections Mondiales 2004: Medaille d'argent

General

Tasting Notes (recommended):Amyndeon highlands. Mild slopes of northwestern exposure.Linear, privately owned vineyard of 33ha, situated at an altitude of 620-710 m. Irrigation system: RDI.Bright, deep ruby colour with purple hints. Rich and intricate bouquet, earthy, dominated by leather and cherry brandy aromas, with a peppery and plumy background. Generous, full-bodied, chewy, robust wine with a velvety taste, and vanilla, wood, mocha and toffee hints. Slightly tannic finish with a long persistence of aromas.

Vineyard

% of Grape / Cépage:Xinomavro 20% - Syrah 60% - Merlot 20%

Soil:Sandy-sandyclay of an excellent drainage

Growing Climate / Vintage Conditions:Semi-continental with important precipitations, even snowfall in winter. Hot, rather dry summer, with cool nights. Year-long northwestern winds. Absence of spring frost.

Date of Harvest:Merlot: 8 September, Syrah: 15 September, Xinomavr

Type of Harvest:Manual harvest

Vinification (Wine-making)

Method:Destemming, no crushing, enzymatic prefermentation skin contact under controlled conditions, alcoholic fermentation at graduated temperatures, maintenance of wine “sur lie” for three months with regular stirring.

Temperature:23 - 29 oC

Length:21 days

Malolactic:Yes

Barrel

Manufacturer (Cooper):Tonnellerie Quintessence

Age of Barrel:1 wine

Type of Wood:Extra fine grain

Level of Toast:Medium

Aging Time:8- 9 months

Percentage of New Barrel:100%

Bottle

Empty Bottle Weight:820 gr

Bottle Size:750 ml, hight 312mm

Date of Bottling:2004/06/21

Aging Potential:15 years

Cork Size:49 mm

Cork Material:natural cork flower

Bottle Type:Saver glass - Paradis type

Chemical-Laboratory analysis (optional)

PH:3,50

Color Intensity:16,80

Method of Fining / Collage:none

Total Acidity:6,9 g/l (as tartaric acid)

Volatile Acidity:0,34 g/l (as acetic acid)

Total SO2:58

Free SO2:19

Potassium:650