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Mantinia, Greece
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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.
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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.
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Mantinia 2009: 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.
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Meliasto
(OPAP): Made from a blend of 60% Moschofilero and 40% Agiorgitiko, this dry yet aromatic rose has aromas of rose petals typical to Moschofilero and bright red fruit notes of Agiorgitiko. Serve well chilled with Asian dishes and lighter fare.
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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
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