ALPHA XINOMAVRO
RED, 2006
AMYNDEON V.Q.P.R.D.

Vine Grower:Makis MAVRIDIS
Wine Maker:Angelos IATRIDIS
Variety Composition:Xinomavro 100%
Location:‘’Hedgehog’’ 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.
October 7th
Yield:4.200 kg / ha, for the 2006 harvest, post to green harvest & selection.
Age of Vines:83 y.o. (60%), 25 y.o. (40%).
Density of Plantation:5.400 vines / ha, 3.200 vines / ha.
Vinification Method:Destemming, no crushing, cold shock – skin contact, alcoholic fermentation at gradual increase temperatures, maintenance of wine ‘’sur lie’’ for seven months with regular stirring.
Ageing:7 months in Allie oak casks (50%) medium to light toast and Missouri extra fine grain (50%) and 36 air dry. No treatment or filtration before bottling.
Tasting Characteristics:Splendid, purple red color. Complex, typical bouquet of leather and spices (vanilla, pepper, clove), with hints of ripe blackberry. Full mouth, rounded tannins, balanced acidity and wood tones. Long aftertaste with intense quince aroma.
Harmony:At room temperature, it is excellent with barbecue, sausages, pies, pork in spicy tomato sauce, game and gruyere cheese. Decanting.
Market Release:November 2008
Degree Days:1420
Total Precipitation:140 mm
Analytical Data:
Alcohol:13,5% vol.
Total Acidity:6,4 g/l
Residual Sugar:2,5 g/l
pH:3,33