The single-vineyard Alpha Estate 2024 Assyrtiko Ecosystem Aghia Kiriaki shows aromas of candied pear, lemon custard and honeydew melon alongside a distinct mineral character marked by chalk and crushed stone. There is impressive tension and firmness on the palate, carried through a long and polished finish. The wine comes from the Aghia Kiriaki vineyard in Amyndeon at 535 meters above sea level with alluvial sandy and sandy clay soils. Fermented in stainless steel after 16 hours of skin contact and aged on the lees for eight months, the wine gains texture and complexity without sacrificing the grape's vibrant acidity. Produced in 18,000 bottles, this is a focused and well-executed expression of Assyrtiko from northern Greece. (ML)