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Alpha Estate Syrah Merlot Xinomavro

  • Red
  • Syrah (60%), Merlot (20%), and Xinomavro (20%)

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 many months with regular stirring. Grape varieties are vinifed separately then blended.

The wine spends 18 months minimum in new Allie, Bertrange & Jupille French 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

Deep ruby color with purple hints. Powerful, pungent aromas of sweet cherry, candied plum and toasty vanillin oak. Full bodied and deep in dark fruit flavors, with a peppery and strong oak spicy accents background. The solid tannins build through the finish but there is plenty of supporting depth of fruit here, not to mention a bright acid lift on the back that adds energy. A ‘’Vin de Garde’’ with a great future.