Tasting Notes
Pale pink-/salmon-coloured, more Provence than Tavel in style. Bouquet of Bing cherries, raspberry and watermelon. On the palate, this zippy rosé has tart raspberry, rhubarb and pink grapefruit flavours, with a touch of stony minerality. It is a drier-styled pink sipper. Pair with grilled calamari or a lemony bowl of Taramasalata dip.
Pale pink-/salmon-coloured, more Provence than Tavel in style. Bouquet of Bing cherries, raspberry and watermelon. On the palate, this zippy rosé has tart raspberry, rhubarb and pink grapefruit flavours, with a touch of stony minerality. It is a drier-styled pink sipper. Pair with grilled calamari or a lemony bowl of Taramasalata dip.
Varieties
Moschofilero is a grey-skinned variety, prone to some mutation, allowing winemakers the option of crafting rosé as well as white wines. It is an ancient Greek grape that can be accurately traced in the mountainous Peloponnese region back to antiquity. Aromatic with high acidity, it is known for being quite difficult to work with, but when done well can create floral, peppery and lively aromatic wines of great quality.
Moschofilero is a grey-skinned variety, prone to some mutation, allowing winemakers the option of crafting rosé as well as white wines. It is an ancient Greek grape that can be accurately traced in the mountainous Peloponnese region back to antiquity. Aromatic with high acidity, it is known for being quite difficult to work with, but when done well can create floral, peppery and lively aromatic wines of great quality.
Region
Mantinia is one of the crown jewels of the mountainous, cloud-covered Central Greece and Peloponnese area, in the region of Arcadia. This historic plateau was where the largest and most famous battle between Athens and Sparta was fought during the Peloponnese War in 472 A.D. Surrounded by the stunning peaks of Mainalo, Artesimo and Parnon Mountains, the foothills and plateau are home to the indigenous Moschofilero grape. Having been cultivated continuously for over 3000 years, Mantinia is one of the coolest and highest elevation wine regions in Greece.
Mantinia is one of the crown jewels of the mountainous, cloud-covered Central Greece and Peloponnese area, in the region of Arcadia. This historic plateau was where the largest and most famous battle between Athens and Sparta was fought during the Peloponnese War in 472 A.D. Surrounded by the stunning peaks of Mainalo, Artesimo and Parnon Mountains, the foothills and plateau are home to the indigenous Moschofilero grape. Having been cultivated continuously for over 3000 years, Mantinia is one of the coolest and highest elevation wine regions in Greece.
Vineyard
These estate vineyards are located at some of the highest elevations of any wine-growing region in Greece. This region is also one of the coolest, despite its proximity to the Aegean Sea. The rocky soil sits on a bed of sand and clay. The old vines are double spur trained to help get the most out of the afternoon sun and assure full ripening. Most of the vineyards have already achieved Organic certification, with the rest due to achieve that status in the upcoming vintages.
These estate vineyards are located at some of the highest elevations of any wine-growing region in Greece. This region is also one of the coolest, despite its proximity to the Aegean Sea. The rocky soil sits on a bed of sand and clay. The old vines are double spur trained to help get the most out of the afternoon sun and assure full ripening. Most of the vineyards have already achieved Organic certification, with the rest due to achieve that status in the upcoming vintages.
Winemaking
Hand-harvested grapes are selected for their darkest pigment. The grapes receive a long soak and maceration on the skins to pick up colour and flavour. The wine is racked off the skins gently, and then fermented at temperature control in stainless steel to preserve primary fruit.
Hand-harvested grapes are selected for their darkest pigment. The grapes receive a long soak and maceration on the skins to pick up colour and flavour. The wine is racked off the skins gently, and then fermented at temperature control in stainless steel to preserve primary fruit.