ALPHA PINOT NOIR
RED, 2006
REGIONAL WINE OF MACEDONIA

Vine Grower:Makis MAVRIDIS
Wine Maker:Angelos IATRIDIS
Variety Composition:Pinot Noir 100%
Location:‘’Ampelia’’ sub-region. Amyndeon plateau.
Vineyard:65ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710 m.
Soil:Sandy – sandy clay soil of excellent drainage.
Climate:Semi continental with important precipitations, even snowfall during winters. Fresh, rather dry summers, with cool nights. Year long Northwestern winds. Absence of spring frost.
Harvest:Manual harvesting in small picking boxes.
September 26th.
Yield:3.500 kg / ha, for the 2006 harvest, post to green harvest & selection.
Density of Plantation:3.900 vines / ha.
Vinification Method:Destemming, no crushing, cold shock – skin contact under controlled conditions, alcoholic fermentation at gradual increase temperatures, maintenance of wine ‘’sur lie’’ for eight months with regular stirring.
Ageing:10 months in Allie – Bertrange oak casks medium toast. No treatment or filtration before bottling.
Tasting Characteristics:
Harmony:Decanting is recommended.
Market Release:November 2008
Degree Days:1420
Total Precipitation:140 mm.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol:14 % vol.
Total Acidity:6,2 g/l
Residual Sugar:2,5 g/l
pH:3,22