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Alpha Estate Syrah Xinomavro Axia

  • Red
  • Syrah (50%), Xinomavro (50%)

Vinification & Aging

Destemming, light crushing, and cold soak skin contact for extraction. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks, gradual increase in temperatures, maintenance of wine ‘’sur lie’’ for seven months with regular stirring. Varieties are vinified separately and then blended.

Aged for 12 months in 50% new, 50% used (max twice used), French Allier Oak casks medium to light toast. Spends 12 months in bottle before being released.

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. 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

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.