Alpha Estate

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Alpha Estate is located in Amyndeon, North West Greece,
in the heart of the Amyndeon appellation and
in a significant geo-morphological site.

With beautiful views over the Petron and Vegoritida lakes it lies between the picturesque Nimfeon village, the beautiful ski center of Pisoderi (Vigla) and tha ski resort of Ag. Athanasios (Voras- Kaimaktsalan).

The altitude, exceeding 600 meters, its immediate proximity to the lakes, the moderate yearlong north west winds, low precipitations, the alluvium, sandy, low fertility soils, combined with scientifically designed single block vineyard are the components to a unique and multidimensional wines.

Alpha Estate is the brainchild of two visionaries, the second generation Vinegrower Makis Mavridis and the Bordeaux trained Winemaker Angelos Iatridis. Their aim is to promote the contemporary Greek vinegrowing and winemaking to the world.

The philosophy

Human factor is indispensible to the expression of all elements gracefully offered by the unique ecosystem of the single block, privately owned 105ha vineyard in the production of our wines.

Main feature of our work is the “soul” of the people than contribute every day to this dream. Respect to nature, combined with high quality and deeply eco-friendly growing practices and the typicity of the produced wines are possible with the implementation of mild, integrated viticulture and winemaking producers, based on the most recent international standards.

Professional know-how, experience and the team’s effort throughout all stages of production and promotion are necessary conditions to the desirable result, wines sealed under the Alpha Estate label.

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The Wines

Alpha Estate (SMX) 2013

Dry Red Wine
PGI Florina

An emblematic red wine that reflects beautifully the combination of terroir potential and winemaking philosophy of the estate. Xinomavro, the area’s flagship grape, rules, although the blend with Merlot and Syrah enhances its complexity, while maintaining structure and balance. A wine with significant aging potential that will pair ideally with rich red meat dishes and mature cheeses.
(Ted Lelekas, October 2016)

GRAPE/BLEND:
Syrah, Merlot, Xinomavro

ALC: 14.5% abv

Alpha Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Dry White Wine
PGI Florina

Old world meets new world in this delightful white wine, which boasts explosive aromas of citrus and exotic fruits and herbs in the nose, with crisp acidity and textbook fullness in the palate. A highly versatile wine that can be enjoyed as an aperitif, while it can expertly accompany starters, and can even support a full meal of fish, seafood or pasta.
(Ted Lelekas 2016)

GRAPE/BLEND:
Sauvignon Blanc

ALC: 13% abv

White Wines

ALPHA MALAGOUZIA
AMYNDEON
PGI FLORINA
GRAPE/BLEND: MALAGOUZIA 100%
ALC: 13.0% abv

AXIA ASSYRTIKO – SAUVIGNON BLANC
AMYNDEON
PGI FLORINA
GRAPE/BLEND: SAUVIGNON BLANC 50% – ASSYRTIKO 50%
ALC: 13.0% abv

ALPHA ESTATE SAUVIGNON BLNAC
AMYNDEON
PGI FLORINA
GRAPE/BLEND: SAUVIGNON BLANC 100%
ALC: 13.0% abv

ALPHA SAUVIGNON BLANC FUME SINGLE BLOCK “KALYVA”
AMYNDEON
PGI FLORINA
GRAPE/BLEND: SAUVIGNON BLANC 100%
ALC: 13.0% abv

ALPHA CHARDONNAY SINGLE BLOCK “TOUMPA”
AMYNDEON
PGI FLORINA
GRAPE/BLEND: CHARDONNAY 100%
ALC: 13.0% abv

ALPHA ASSYRTIKO SINGLE BLOCK “AGHIA KIRIAKI”
AMYNDEON
PGI FLORINA
GRAPE/BLEND: ASSYRTIKO 100%
ALC: 13.0% abv

Red Wines

AXIA XINOMAVRO – SYRAH
AMYNDEON
PGI FLORINA
GRAPE/BLEND: SYRAH 50% – XINOMAVRO 50%
ALC: 14.5% abv

AXIA XINOMAVRO – TANNAT
AMYNDEON
PGI FLORINA
GRAPE/BLEND: TANNAT 50% – XINOMAVRO 50%
ALC: 14.5% abv

ALPHA SYRAH TURTLES SINGLE VINEYARD AMYNDEON
PGI FLORINA
GRAPE/BLEND: SYRAH 100%
ALC: 14.5% abv

ALPHA XINOMAVRO HEDGEHOG SINGLE VINEYARD
AMYNDEON
PDO AMYNDEON
GRAPE/BLEND: XINOMAVRO 100%
ALC: 14.5% abv

ALPHA XINOMAVRO RESERVE OLD VINES SINGLE BLOCK
AMYNDEON
PDO AMYNDEON
GRAPE/BLEND: XINOMAVRO 100%
ALC: 14.5% abv

ALPHA PINOT NOIR
AMYNDEON
PGI FLORINA
GRAPE/BLEND: PINOT NOIR 100%
ALC: 13.5% abv

ALPHA ESTATE RED (S.M.X.)
AMYNDEON
PGI FLORINA
GRAPE/BLEND: SYRAH 60% – MERLOT 20% – XINOMAVRO 20%
ALC: 14.5% abv

ALPHA UTOPIA TANNAT AMYNDEON
PGI FLORINA
GRAPE/BLEND: TANNAT 100%
ALC: 14% abv

ALPHA ONE
AMYNDEON
PGI FLORINA
GRAPE/BLEND: THE WINE MAKER’S CHOICE
ALC: 14.5% abv

Rosé Wines

ALPHA ROSE
AMYNDEON
PDO AMYNDEON
GRAPE/BLEND: XINOMAVRO 100%
ALC: 13% abv

Sweet Wines

OMEGA LATE HARVEST
AMYNDEON
PGI FLORINA
GRAPE/BLEND: GEWURZTRAMINER 85% – MALAGOUZIA 15%
ALC: 12.5% abv

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RATINGS

Robert Parker

Alpha Estate Blanc | 2015 | 91
Alpha Malagouzia Single Vineyard “Turtles” | 2015 | 91
Alpha Sauvignon Blanc “Fume” Barrel Fermented | 2015 | 93
Alpha Chardonnay Barrel Fermented | 2015 | 89
Omega | 2013 | 90
Alpha Rose | 2015 | 90
Alpha Estate S.M.X. | 2013 | 93
Alpha Estate S.M.X. | 2012 | 93
Axia Red | 2013 | 90
Alpha Syrah SV “Turtles” | 2013 | 90
Alpha Syrah SV “Turtles” | 2012 | 90
Utopia Tannat | 2012 | 92+
Utopia Tannat | 2011 | 91
Alpha Xinomavro Reserve “Old Vines” | 2012 | 94
Alpha Xinomavro Reserve “Old Vines” | 2011 | 94
Alpha Xinomavro SV “Hedgehog” | 2012 | 91
Alpha One | 2010 | 90
Alpha One | 2009 | 93
Alpha Sauvignon Blanc | 2014 | 91
Alpha Sauvignon Blanc | 2013 | 90
Alpha Sauvignon Blanc | 2012 | 91
Alpha Sauvignon Blanc “Fume” Barrel Fermented | 2014 | 91
Alpha Chardonnay Barrel Fermented | 2014 | 89
Alpha Malagouzia Single Vineyard “Turtles” | 2014 | 90
Alpha Malagouzia Single Vineyard “Turtles” | 2013 | 90
AXIA White Malagouzia | 2012 | 90
Alpha Rose | 2014 | 90
Alpha Rose | 2013 | 89
Alpha Estate S.M.X. | 2011 | 92
Alpha Estate S.M.X. | 2010 | 88
Alpha Estate S.M.X. | 2009 | 90
Alpha Estate S.M.X. | 2008 | 92
Alpha Xinomavro Reserve “Old Vines” | 2010 | 92
Alpha Xinomavro Reserve “Old Vines” | 2009 | 90
Alpha Xinomavro Reserve “Old Vines” | 2008 | 93

Robert Parker (continued…)

Alpha Xinomavro SV “Hedgehog” | 2011 | 91
Alpha Xinomavro SV “Hedgehog” | 2010 | 91
Alpha Xinomavro SV “Hedgehog” | 2009 | 90
Alpha Xinomavro SV “Hedgehog” | 2008 | 90
Alpha Utopia Tannat | 2010 | 90
Alpha Utopia Tannat | 2009 | 91
Alpha Utopia Tannat | 2008 | 87
Alpha Pinot Noir | 2009 | 86
Alpha Syrah SV “Turtles” | 2011 | 90
Alpha Syrah SV “Turtles” | 2010 | 87
Alpha Syrah SV “Turtles” | 2009 | 87
AXIA Red | 2011 | 92
AXIA Red | 2010 | 91
AXIA Red | 2009 | 90
AXIA Red | 2008 | 90
Alpha One | 2008 | 91
Alpha One | 2007 | 90

Jancis Robinson

Alpha Estate Blanc | 2015 | 16.5
Alpha Malagouzia Single Vineyard “Turtles” | 2015 | 16.5
Alpha Estate Assyrtiko | 2015 | 16.5
Alpha Sauvignon Blanc “Fume” Barrel Fermented | 2015 | 17
Alpha Chardonnay Barrel Fermented | 2015 | 17
Omega | 2013 | 18
Alpha Rose | 2015 | 16.5
Alpha Estate S.M.X. | 2013 | 17.5+
Alpha Estate S.M.X. | 2012 | 17.5+
Axia Red | 2013 | 16.5
Axia Red | 2012 | 17
Alpha Syrah SV “Turtles” | 2013 | 16.5
Alpha Syrah SV “Turtles” | 2012 | 16.5
Utopia Tannat | 2011 | 17+
Alpha Xinomavro Reserve “Old Vines” | 2012 |19
Alpha Xinomavro SV “Hedgehog” | 2013 | 17
Alpha Xinomavro SV “Hedgehog” | 2012 | 17

Jancis Robinson (continued…)

Alpha Pinot Noir | 2012 | 16
Alpha Sauvignon Blanc | 2014 | 17.5
Alpha Sauvignon Blanc | 2013 | 17
Alpha Sauvignon Blanc | 2012 | 17
Alpha Sauvignon Blanc “Fume” Barrel Fermented | 2014 | 17
Alpha Chardonnay Barrel Fermented | 2014 | 16.5
Alpha Malagouzia Single Vineyard “Turtles” | 2014 | 16.5
Alpha Malagouzia Single Vineyard “Turtles” | 2013 | 16.5
AXIA White Malagouzia | 2012 | 16.5
Alpha Rose | 2014 | 16.5
Alpha Rose | 2013 | 16.5
Alpha Rose | 2012 | 16.5
Alpha Estate S.M.X. | 2011 | 18
Alpha Estate S.M.X. | 2010 | 17.5
Alpha Estate S.M.X. | 2009 | 17.5
Alpha Estate S.M.X. | 2008 | 17.5
Alpha Xinomavro Reserve “Old Vines” | 2010 | 18
Alpha Xinomavro Reserve “Old Vines” | 2009 | 17.5
Alpha Xinomavro Reserve “Old Vines” | 2008 | 17
Alpha Xinomavro SV “Hedgehog” | 2011 | 16.5
Alpha Xinomavro SV “Hedgehog” | 2010 | 17
Alpha Xinomavro SV “Hedgehog” | 2009 | 17
Alpha Xinomavro SV “Hedgehog” | 2008 | 16.5
Alpha Utopia Tannat | 2010 | 17
Alpha Utopia Tannat | 2009 | 17.5
Alpha Utopia Tannat | 2008 | 17+
Alpha Pinot Noir | 2009 | 16.5
Alpha Syrah SV “Turtles” | 2011 | 16.5
Alpha Syrah SV “Turtles” | 2010 | 16.5
Alpha Syrah SV “Turtles” | 2009 | 6.5+
AXIA Red | 2011 | 17
AXIA Red | 2010 | 16.5
AXIA Red | 2009 | 16.5
AXIA Red | 2008 | 16.5
Alpha One | 2008 | 17
Alpha One | 2007 | 18

Wine & Spirits

Axia Red | 2012 | 89 (Best Buy)
Alpha Xinomavro Reserve “Old Vines” | 2011 | 92
Alpha Sauvignon Blanc | 2013 | 88
Alpha Sauvignon Blanc | 2012 | 93
Alpha Malagouzia Single Vineyard “Turtles” | 2014 | 86 (Top of the List 2014)
Alpha Rose | 2014 | 85
Alpha Rose | 2013 | 88
Alpha Estate S.M.X. | 2011 | 90
Alpha Xinomavro Reserve “Old Vines” | 2010 | 88
Alpha Xinomavro Reserve “Old Vines” | 2008 | 92
Alpha Xinomavro SV “Hedgehog” | 2009 | 92
Alpha Utopia Tannat | 2010 | 90
Alpha Utopia Tannat | 2009 | 92 (Best buy)
AXIA Red | 2009 | 90 (Best buy)

Wine Spectator

Alpha Sauvignon Blanc | 2013 | 87
Alpha Malagouzia Single Vineyard “Turtles” | 2014 | 90 (Top 100)
Alpha Malagouzia Single Vineyard “Turtles” | 2013 | 88
Alpha Rose | 2013 | 87
Alpha Estate S.M.X. | 2009 | 88
Alpha Xinomavro Reserve “Old Vines” | 2010 | 90
Alpha Xinomavro Reserve “Old Vines” | 2008 | 90
Alpha Xinomavro SV “Hedgehog” | 2010 | 89
Alpha Xinomavro SV “Hedgehog” | 2008 | 88
Alpha Utopia Tannat | 2010 | 88
Alpha One | 2007 | 87

AWARDS

Alpha Estate Blanc

Wine	Vintage	Competition	Prize	Year
Alpha Estate Blanc	2015	Concours Mondial de Sauvignon Blanc	gold	–
Alpha Estate Blanc	2015	Sélections Mondiales des Vins Canada	gold	–
Alpha Estate Blanc	2015	Concours Mondial de Bruxelles	silver	–
Alpha Estate Blanc	2015	Konradin Selection	silver	–
Alpha Estate Blanc	2015	TexSomm	silver	–
Alpha Estate Blanc	2015	Decanter Word Wine Awards	bronze	–

Alpha Malagouzia Single Vineyard “Turtles”

Wine	Vintage	Competition	Prize	Year
Alpha Malagouzia Single Vineyard “Turtles”	2015	Vinalies Internationales	silver	–
Alpha Malagouzia Single Vineyard “Turtles”	2015	Mundus Vini	silver	–
Alpha Malagouzia Single Vineyard “Turtles”	2015	Decanter World Wine Awards	bronze	–
Alpha Malagouzia Single Vineyard “Turtles”	2015	TexSomm	bronze	–
Alpha Malagouzia Single Vineyard “Turtles”	2015	Korean Wine Challenge	bronze	–
Alpha Malagouzia Single Vineyard “Turtles”	2014	Sélections Mondiales Des Vins Canada	silver	–
Alpha Malagouzia Single Vineyard “Turtles”	2014	Sommelier Wine Awards	silver	–
Alpha Malagouzia Single Vineyard “Turtles”	2014	Thessaloniki International Wine Challenge	silver	–
Alpha Malagouzia Single Vineyard “Turtles”	2014	International Wine & Spirits Competition	bronze	–
Alpha Malagouzia Single Vineyard “Turtles”	2014	TEXSOM International Wine Awards	bronze	–
Alpha Malagouzia Single Vineyard “Turtles”	2013	Berliner Wein Trophy	gold	–
Alpha Malagouzia Single Vineyard “Turtles”	2013	Thessaloniki International Wine Challenge	gold	–
Alpha Malagouzia Single Vineyard “Turtles”	2013	Vinalies Internationales	silver	–

Omega

Wine	Vintage	Competition	Prize	Year
Omega	2013	Decanter World Wine Awards	bronze	–
Omega	2009	Thessaloniki International Wine Challenge	gold	–

Alpha Estate Assyrtiko

Wine	Vintage	Competition	Prize	Year
Alpha Estate Assyrtiko	2015	Konradin Selection	gold	–

Alpha Rose

Wine	Vintage	Competition	Prize	Year
Alpha Rose	2015	Konradin Selection	silver	–
Alpha Rose	2015	Decanter World Wine Awards	bronze	–
Alpha Rose	2014	Rose Masters	silver (Top 5 in its Category)	–
Alpha Rose	2014	Thessaloniki International Wine Challenge	silver	–

Alpha Estate S.M.X.

Wine	Vintage	Competition	Prize	Year
Alpha Estate S.M.X.	2013	Konradin Selection	gold	–
Alpha Estate S.M.X.	2012	Mundus Vini	silver	–
Alpha Estate S.M.X.	2012	Decanter World Wine Awards	bronze	–
Alpha Estate S.M.X.	2011	Sélections Mondiales Des Vins Canada	gold	–
Alpha Estate S.M.X.	2011	Mundus Vini	gold	–
Alpha Estate S.M.X.	2011	TEXSOM International Wine Awards	gold	–
Alpha Estate S.M.X.	2011	Japan Wine Challange	silver	–
Alpha Estate S.M.X.	2008	Berliner Wein Trophy	gold	–
Alpha Estate S.M.X.	2008	BCERVIM	gold	–
Alpha Estate S.M.X.	2008	AWC Vienna	silver	–
Alpha Estate S.M.X.	2008	International Wine & Spirits Competition	bronze	–
Alpha Estate S.M.X.	2008	International Wine Challenge	bronze	–
Alpha Estate S.M.X.	2008	International Wine & Spirits Competition	bronze	–

AXIA White Malagouzia

Wine	Vintage	Competition	Prize	Year
AXIA White Malagouzia	2012	Vinalies Internationales	gold	–
AXIA White Malagouzia	2012	Thessaloniki International Wine Compatition	gold	–
AXIA White Malagouzia	2012	Berliner Wein Trophy	silver	–

Axia Red

Wine	Vintage	Competition	Prize	Year
Axia Red	2012	International Wine & Spirits Competition	bronze	–
Axia Red	2011	Sommelier Wine Awards	silver	–
Axia Red	2011	TEXSOM International Wine Awards	silver	–
Axia Red	2011	Thessaloniki International Wine Challenge	silver	–
Axia Red	2010	International Wine & Spirits Competition	bronze	–
Axia Red	2009	Berliner Wein Trophy	silver	–
Axia Red	2008	Decanter Word Wine Awards	silver	–
Axia Red	2008	The Dallas Morning News Wine Competition	silver	–
Axia Red	2008	Vinalies Internationales	silver	–

Alpha Xinomavro Reserve “Old Vines”

Wine	Vintage	Competition	Prize	Year
Alpha Xinomavro Reserve “Old Vines”	2012	Mundus Vini	gold	–
Alpha Xinomavro Reserve “Old Vines”	2012	Konradin Selection	silver	–
Alpha Xinomavro Reserve “Old Vines”	2012	Decanter World Wine Awards	bronze	–
Alpha Xinomavro Reserve “Old Vines”	2011	Thessaloniki International Wine Challenge	gold	–
Alpha Xinomavro Reserve “Old Vines”	2009	Decanter World Wine Awards	gold	–
Alpha Xinomavro Reserve “Old Vines”	2008	Thessaloniki International Wine Competition	gold	–
Alpha Xinomavro Reserve “Old Vines”	2008	Decanter World Wine Awards	silver	–

Alpha Xinomavro SV “Hedgehog”

Wine	Vintage	Competition	Prize	Year
Alpha Xinomavro SV “Hedgehog”	2012	Konradin Selection	gold	–
Alpha Xinomavro SV “Hedgehog”	2012	Decanter World Wine Awards	silver	–
Alpha Xinomavro SV “Hedgehog”	2012	Mundus Vini	silver	–
Alpha Xinomavro SV “Hedgehog”	2011	Thessaloniki International Wine Challenge	gold	–
Alpha Xinomavro SV “Hedgehog”	2011	TexSomm	bronze	–
Alpha Xinomavro SV “Hedgehog”	2010	Sommelier Wine Awards	silver	–
Alpha Xinomavro SV “Hedgehog”	2010	TEXSOM International Wine Awards	silver	–
Alpha Xinomavro SV “Hedgehog”	2010	International Wine & Spirits Competition	bronze	–
Alpha Xinomavro SV “Hedgehog”	2008	Thessaloniki International Wine Competition	gold	–
Alpha Xinomavro SV “Hedgehog”	2008	The Dallas Morning News Wine Competition	silver	–
Alpha Xinomavro SV “Hedgehog”	2008	AWC Vienna	silver	–
Alpha Xinomavro SV “Hedgehog”	2008	CERVIM	silver	–
Alpha Xinomavro SV “Hedgehog”	2008	International Wine Challenge	bronze	–

Alpha Sauvignon Blanc

Wine	Vintage	Competition	Prize	Year
Alpha Sauvignon Blanc	2014	Sélections Mondiales Des Vins Canada	gold	–
Alpha Sauvignon Blanc	2014	Bucharest International Wine Contest	gold	–
Alpha Sauvignon Blanc	2014	Concours Mondial de Brussels	silver	–
Alpha Sauvignon Blanc	2014	Concours Mondial du Sauvignon Blanc	silver	–
Alpha Sauvignon Blanc	2014	Japan Wine Challenge	silver	–
Alpha Sauvignon Blanc	2014	TEXSOM International Wine Awards	silver	–
Alpha Sauvignon Blanc	2014	Thessaloniki International Wine Challenge	silver	–
Alpha Sauvignon Blanc	2013	Vinalies Internationales	silver	–
Alpha Sauvignon Blanc	2012	Decanter World Wine Awards	gold	–
Alpha Sauvignon Blanc	2012	Selections Mondiales des Vins Canada	gold	–
Alpha Sauvignon Blanc	2012	Berliner Wein Trophy	gold	–
Alpha Sauvignon Blanc	2012	Berliner Wein Trophy	silver	–