ALPHA ESTATE FLORINA SYRAH XINOMAVRO MERLOT - 750ML
Varietal Composition: Syrah 60%, Xinomavro 20%, Merlot 20% Classification: PGI Florina Vineyard Location: Amyndeon plateau Soil: Sandy - sandy clay soil with excellent drainage. Vinification: Destemming, no crushing, cold soak– skin contact under controlled conditions, alcoholic fermentation at gradual increase temperatures, maintenance of wine “sur lie” for 8 mos with regular stirring. 12 mos in Allie - Bertrange oak casks medium toast. No treatment or filtration before bottling, and 12 mos in bottles. Alcohol: 14.5% Total Acidity: 6.1g/lt pH: 3.57 Winemaker Notes: Powerful, pungent aromas of sweet cherry, candied plum and toasty vanillin oak. 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