This is a unique wine blend produced in the Single Vineyard Mega Spileo Estate, and the varietal composition is Mavrodaphne 60% – Mavro Kalavritino 40%. This is a dry red wine, although Mavrodaphne is used in the production of dessert wines.
The grapes grow in an organic mountainous vineyard at 820-880m altitude in Kalavryta overlooking the Vouraikos Gorge, marking the wine as PGI Achaia.The grapes are harvested late in October.
After fermentation is completed, the wine is matured for at least 2.5 years in new French oak barrels in the Estate cellar and for the same amount of time in the bottle to develop the ideal balance. To preserve its flavour, the wine does not undergo stabilisation and filtering.
Mavrodaphne & Mavro Kalavritino PGI re dry wine by Mega Spileo has deep red colour. On the nose aromas of white pepper, black fruits and hints of herbs mingle against a backdrop of chocolate and coffee. On the palate is complex, balanced, with good acidity and elegant tannins. The after-taste is long and pleasant, with notes of spices and chocolate.
Ideally served with red meats in rich sauces, game and matured yellow cheeses.
*Carefully transfer the wine to a decanter before serving to avoid sediments and allow the flavour profile to better express itself.
**It’s suitable for extensive ageing in the bottle.
ABV: 14%
Vintage: 2022
Served at 14-18 C.
Mega Spileo means Large Cave, and it took its name from its location near Kalavryta in Peloponnese, where there is a large cave and a Monastery, the second oldest continuously occupied religious place in the world. The vineyard belonged to the Monastery, where the monks making wine since the 15th century until it was completely abandoned in the beginning of the 20th century when the current owners took over and revitalised this historic vineyard.
