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Alpha Estate Pinot Noir

Category
Red 
Grapes
100% Pinot Noir 
Appellation
Florina (IGP) 
Producer
Alpha Estate 
Country
Greece 
Region
Macédoine 
Vintage
2012 
Size
750 ml 
Serving temperature
16-18 °C 
Available in these provinces
Alberta 
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  • Terroir
    Amyndeon plateau. Amyndeon viticulture zone. North-western Macedonia. "Turtles" sub-region. 660m altitude, with northwestern exposure, facing mount Voras. 69ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710 m.

  • Vinification and maturation
    Destemming, no crushing, cold soak - skin contact under controlled conditions, alcoholic fermentation at gradual increasing temperatures, delestage, maintenance of wine "sur lies" for eight months with regular stirring. 12 months in Allie - Bertrange oak casks medium to light toast. No treatment or filtration before bottling and 12 months in bottles.

  • Features
    Meticulous care in the vineyard and a gentle touch in the winery resulted in ALPHA’s PINOT NOIR. A wine of great intensity, balance and structure. Depth and concentration balanced by the fresh acidity and minerality that are typical of the site. Influenced by new oak, their subdued, alluring aromas, characterized from wild cherries aromas, with hints of spiced black plums, raspberries and cocoa seduce the educated palate, as does the vibrant acidity.

  • Food Pairings
    Well paired with all white meats, from chicken to turkey and hare, grilled or cooked in fine sauces. Pork fillet and feathered game.

  • Terroir
    Amyndeon plateau. Amyndeon viticulture zone. North-western Macedonia. "Turtles" sub-region. 660m altitude, with northwestern exposure, facing mount Voras. 69ha of Linear, privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710 m.
  • Vinification and maturation
    Destemming, no crushing, cold soak - skin contact under controlled conditions, alcoholic fermentation at gradual increasing temperatures, delestage, maintenance of wine "sur lies" for eight months with regular stirring. 12 months in Allie - Bertrange oak casks medium to light toast. No treatment or filtration before bottling and 12 months in bottles.
  • Features
    Meticulous care in the vineyard and a gentle touch in the winery resulted in ALPHA’s PINOT NOIR. A wine of great intensity, balance and structure. Depth and concentration balanced by the fresh acidity and minerality that are typical of the site. Influenced by new oak, their subdued, alluring aromas, characterized from wild cherries aromas, with hints of spiced black plums, raspberries and cocoa seduce the educated palate, as does the vibrant acidity.
  • Food Pairings
    Well paired with all white meats, from chicken to turkey and hare, grilled or cooked in fine sauces. Pork fillet and feathered game.