ALPHA ESTATE
ROSÉ
Regional Wine of Florina

Varietal Composition: Xinomavro 50%, Syrah 50%.
Location: “Turtles” & “Hedgehog” sub-regions. “Turtles” sub-region is located at an
altitude of 660 meters, with northwestern orientation, facing Voras mountain, while
“Hedgehog” sub-region is located at an altitude of 690 meters, with northern orientation,
facing Petron lake and Voras mountain.
Region: Amyndeon plateau. Amyndeon viticulture zone.
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 10th 2009,
Syrah, September 29th 2009.
Yield: 4250 kg / ha, for the 2009 harvest, post to green harvest & selection.
Density of Plantation: 3.900 shoots / ha.
Vinification: Destemming, no crushing. Cold soak at 5°C for 12 hours and fermentation
at gradually increasing temperatures, offering aromatic complexity to the wine. Post
maceration with steering the lies for two months.
Analytical Data: Alcohol: 13,5% vol., Total acidity: 5,1 g/l., Residual sugar: 3 g/l.,
pH: 3,6.
Tasting Characteristics: Bright rose color, with saumon hints. Fruity nose with rich
expression. Well balanced mouth, quite full, fat but balanced, with long aftertaste.
Agronomist-Viticulture Experts: Dr Stefanos Koundouras.
Vine Grower: Makis Mavridis.
Wine Maker: Angelos Iatridis.