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Alpha Estate One Red Blend

  • Red
  • Merlot Blend

Vinification & Aging

Destemming, light crushing, cold soak - skin contact under controlled conditions, alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks with gradual increase in temperatures, maintenance of wine ‘’sur lie’’ for 8 months with regular stirring.

Aged 36 months minimum in new Allie, Bertrange & Jupille oak casks medium toast and 12 months minimum in bottle. No treatment or filtration before bottling.

Ecosystems

The privately owned vineyard of the estate is situated on a plateau at an altitude exceeding 2.034 feet with a northwest exposure. The local climate is characterized by cold winters and dry summers. Additionally, two neighboring lakes contribute to the existence of a mild semi-continental climate. The sandy-clay texture of the soil, assuring an ideal drainage producing wines of exquisite quality and rich aromas.

Tasting Notes

Fine, rich, intense. Some black fruit, spices, cassis. Quite complex, very long. Develops in mouth very well.