ALPHA ESTATE
AXIA
Red | 2006
Regional Wine of Florina

Variety Composition: Xinomavro 60%, Syrah 40%.
Location: “Petres” (“Rocks”) and “Dromos” (“Road”) sub-region. Amyndeon plateau.
Vineyard: 69ha 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, many snowfalls during winters.
Fresh, rather dry summers, with cool nights. Year long Northwestern winds. Absence of
spring frost.
Harvest: Manual harvesting in small picking boxes.
Xinomavro: October 7th 2006.
Syrah: September 29th 2006.
Yield: 6.800 kg / ha, for the 2006 harvest, post to green harvest & selection.
Density of Plantation: 3.900 shoots / ha.
Vinification Method: Destemming, no crushing, cold soak - skin contact, alcoholic
fermentation at gradual increase temperatures, maintenance of wine ‘’sur lie’’ for seven
months with regular stirring.
Ageing: Nine months in Allie oak casks (50%) medium to light toast and Missouri extra
fine grain (50%) and fifteen months in bottle.
Analytical Data: Alcohol: 14% vol., Total acidity: 6,2 g/l., Residual sugar: 2,9 g/l., pH: 3,42.
Tasting Characteristics: Splendid, purple red color. Complex, typical bouquet of
spices (vanilla, pepper, clove), with hints of ripe blackberry. Full mouth, with vanilla
aroma, rounded tannins, balanced acidity and wood tones. Long aftertaste with intense
quince aroma.
Agronomist-Viticulture Experts: Dr Stefanos Koundouras.
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis.
Wine Maker: Angelos Iatridis.