Alpha Estate Axia Rare Red Blend

Location: petres (rocks) and dromos (road) sub-region. Amyndeon plateau. Vineyard: 85ha of linear privately owned vineyard situated at an altitude of 620-710 m. Soil: sandy – sandy clay soil of excellent drainage. Climate: semi continental with important precipitations many snowfalls during winters. Fresh rather dry summers with cool nights. Year-long northwestern winds. Absence of spring frost. Harvest: manual harvesting in small picking boxes. Yield: 60hl/ha post to green harvest & selection. Vinification method: destemming light crushing cold soak – skin contact alcoholic fermentation at gradual increase temperatures maintenance of wine sur lie for seven months with regular stirring. Ageing: twelve months in allie oak casks medium to light toast and twelve fifteen months in bottle. Tasting characteristics: splendid purple red color. Complex typical bouquet of spices (vanilla pepper clove) with hints of ripe blackberry. Full mouth with v