Alpha Estate Winery Tour & Wine Tasting in Florina, Greece

Alpha Estate S.A., located in the area of Amyndaeo, in the prefecture of Florina , was founded in 1997 by the experienced viticulturist Makis Mavridis and the chemist-oenologist Angelos Iatridis, who, after being active in many regions of Greece, chose Amyntaio as the place to establish their own winery.

Alpha Estate’s winery lies next to the estate’s privately-owned vineyard, enabling the grape crop to reach the winery in the shortest possible time while refrigeration and transport during the coolest hours of the day, demonstrating the firm respect for the protection of the organoleptic characteristics of the wines produced.

The winery was designed to use gravity as much as possible, minimising the use of pumps, which burden the grapes and must during winemaking. The materials used to construct the winery are inert to ensure a neutral environment, thereby protecting the quality of the grapes, must, and wine.

The management of the winery is simplified by implementing and operating a building management system for the winemaking process and for equipment and mechanical operations within and outside the winery. The proper operation of much of the basic equipment is controlled by installed modems.

The winemaking equipment aligns with the winemaker’s philosophy of absolute respect for the ecosystem, the viticulturist, and the wine lover. 

Wine Tour and Tasting at Alpha Estate

The visit begins with a tour of the winery, where visitors learn about the Estate’s history and get an in-depth look at all stages of the production process, from harvesting and processing to ageing and packaging. The experience concludes with a tasting of selected labels from the Estate’s collection.