Organic wine production is a growing sector of Greek viticulture. Domaine Spiropoulos was established in 1870. The vineyard site is located in Mantinia on a plateau that is 650 meters above sea level. In the 1970's the Spiropoulos family uprooted and replanted their vineyards with younger vines. An experimental vineyard was also created to save local varieties that were nearing extinction. Since 1993, Domaine Spiropoulos has received numerous medals for its organically grown wines. The Domaine is located in Mantinia, an area in the Peloponnese region. The International Federation of Organic Agricultural Movements has also certified the Domaine's grapes as a product of organic farming. For more info please visit www.domainspiropoulos.com

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Porfyros:A Topikos Oinos Peloponnese wine. The wine is made within EU guidelines for organic farming. It is a Bordeaux style wine made from a blend of Agiorgitiko (40%), Cabernet Sauvignon (30%) and Merlot (30%). After fermentation, the wines are barrel aged for fifteen months and bottle aged for twelve months. After maturation, the wines are blended, filtered and bottled. It is full-bodied and dry with vanilla and spicy flavors. It is moderately tannic, high in alcohol, round and balanced with pronounced blackberry flavors. For in-depth information, click here (Acrobat Reader Required).
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RED STAG: A dry red wine made from 100% Agiorgitiko grape. After harvest and fermentation, the wine is racked two to three times before it is stored in new French oak barrels for twelve months and then is transferred to the bottle for an additional six months of aging before release. The Red Stag is a deep red color with soft tannins and a long finish. It has intense complex vanilla, toasted wood and berry aromas. It can be drunk now or over the next four years. For in-depth information, click here (Acrobat Reader Required).
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Mantinia OAK Fermented: A white dry wine made solely from the Moschofilero grape. The grapes are destemed and crushed in a pneumatic press. The must is clarified and fermentation is carried out in new 400lt French oak casks. Battonage, or lees stirring is performed after fermentation once a week for approximately six months. The wine is then clarified and stabilized at a cold temperature. It is bottled under sterile conditions approximately one year after harvest. On the nose, the wine is filled with vanilla, honey, apricot and spicy aromas. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied with medium acidity and medium alcohol. Soft flavors of vanilla, caramel and honeysuckle abound on the palate. For in-depth information, click here (Acrobat Reader Required).
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Mantinia V.Q.P.R.D.: An Appellation of Origin Mantinia dry white wine produced solely from the Moschofilero grape. The vines are grown at an altitude of 650 meters. The free run must is then placed in stainless steel vats where it ferments for approximately twenty days. Bottling takes place seventy-five days after the end of fermentation. The wine is greenish yellow in color with a delicate floral bouquet. It is youthful and dry with citrus flavors and medium acidity that cleanses the palate. Overall, it is a balanced wine with a pleasant medium length finish. For in-depth information, click here (Acrobat Reader Required).
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Meliasto (OPAP): A dry rose wine made exclusively from the Moschofilero grape. The wine is a pale red color with a full floral bouquet. It is dry with complex ripe fruit flavors and a medium finish. Serve slightly chilled. For in-depth information, click here (Acrobat Reader Required).
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ORINO: The steep, mountainous vineyards in Mantinia allow Moschofilero to ripe slowly and, thus, develop its individuality and aromatic character to the full. Grapes are selected for their health and ripeness. Then, they are destemmed and pneumatically pressed. Free run juice as well as pressings up to the 1,0 bar are retained, which after careful static clarification, contribute to the roundness and rich texture of this superb "MANTINIA". Pale yellow with silver-grey hints. Explosive, floral rose petal aroma dominating while the elegant fermentation flavors of apple and banana add to the complexity. Perfectly balance and showing a hint of CO2 on the palate, Orino is a modern different approach to A.O.C. MANTINIA. For in-depth information, click here (Acrobat Reader Required).
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Ode Panos Brut NV: A non-vintage white sparkling wine made solely from the Moschofilero grape. The sparkling wine is produced according to the Charmat Method, with the second fermentation lasting approximately 60 days. The final product is a pale yellow color with lasting bubbles. It has concentrated aromatic flavors of apples and bananas on the nose and palate. The wine has a clean and crisp medium finish. For in-depth information, click here (Acrobat Reader Required).
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