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