Mavro Kalavritino 50% and Merlot 50% blend give an exceptional dry red wine, produced by Mega Spileo Winery.
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 wine is made by blending the two varieties which have been harvested in the late September harvest.The fermentation is is made in small tanks and part of the wine ages in new oak barrels for another 4 months.
Mavro Kalavritino, is the black grape that is local to mountainous Aigialeia region of N.Peloponnese. It has a deep red colour with blue hues. On the nose it has aromas black fruits, with mild grassiness with cocoa and vanilla. On the palate, it leaves a dense, velvety texture, with rounded tannins and a fruity finish.
Ideally served with grilled or braised meats, burgers, pizza, yellow cheeses.
ABV: 14%
Vintage: 2022 & 2023
Served at 16-18 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.
