Black Laurel Nature 2023

Mavrodaphne is an indigenous grape variety with small berries, whose name literally means "black laurel". The vines are grown on the exceptional terroir of Vrosthena Diakoptou, located in the north of the Peloponnese, on red clay and limestone soils, at an altitude of around 900 meters. The vineyard is cultivated organically and all harvests are manual. The absence of sulphites and other chemical additives as well as the use of indigenous yeasts during vinification, demonstrates the philosophy of the estate. The wine will then be aged for 1 year in large tuns. The result is a perfectly balanced red wine, in a pure and digestible version, focused on the expression of the terroir. It reveals aromas of morello cherry , violet , plum , blueberries , aromatic herbs And of spices and cocoa . The palate is pleasant, offering a deep and juicy texture, accompanied by delicate acidity and well-balanced tannins.

Long known as small table wines, notably with Retsina, a white wine infused with pine resin, Greek wines have increased in quality over the last 20 years. The history of wine is as old as that of Greece. More than 3000 years ago, traces of the oldest grape presses in the world were found on the island of Crete. After stagnation throughout the 20th century, Greek wines experienced a dazzling improvement from a quality point of view thanks to its entry into the European Union, the training of young oenologists in very good European schools and particular attention to international demand. She does not want to take the easy route by using mainly great French grape varieties such as Chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvignon which would greatly facilitate export. Nowadays, Greece wants to continue to cultivate and introduce its ancient grape varieties, which number around 300 in the territory. The very first thing to understand is that Greece is much more diverse in terms of climate than most people think. The country clearly has everything from arid Mediterranean islands to humid, mountainous pine forests that receive snowfall in winter. With such a diverse climate, you can expect Greek wines to be very varied as well. So, one of the best ways to get an idea of ​​Greek wine is to divide the country into four overall wine-growing zones based on their climate: Northern Greece (humid climate), Aegean Islands (arid climate). ), Central Greece and Southern Greece (Mediterranean climate). The potential and reputation are greatly underestimated today in the eyes of the general public, which may bring pleasant surprises!