Tetramythos 2023 Mavrokalavrytino 'Nature'
The wine was de-stemmed and crushed by foot. No sulfur was added, but a small amount of already sulfured wine was introduced into the tank, resulting in a negligible measure in the final wine. A spontaneous fermentation is followed by a two-week maceration and a seven-month repose in old oak barrels. Pleasingly earthy, but the strawberry fruit has a soft, round and lush texture.

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Wine Specifics
WineWise Code | HTE-MAN23 |
Country | Greece |
Region | Patras |
Color/Style | Red |
Destemming | Complete |
Fermentation Vessel | Stainless Steel |
Additional Fermentation Notes | Typical Red vinification
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Fermentation duration: 2 weeks |
Aging Vessel | 100% Used Barrique |
Aging Duration (months) | 6 months |
Filtered? | No |
Fining Agents | None |
Yeast Protocol | Spontaneous |
Malolactic Conversion | Yes |
Additonal Maturation Details: | Aged for 6 months in large oak foudre of 5000 liters capacity. |
Added Sulfur | Yes, 25ppm |
Varieties | 100% Mavro Kalavrytino |
Residual Sugar | 1.7 |
ABV | 12 |
Acidity | 5 |
pH | 3.51 |
Closure | DIAM |
Annual Production | 680 |
Certified Vegan | No |
Primary Vineyard Name | The word Mavro stands for black in Greek and it is often used as a synthetic word in the description of the red Greek grape varietals. Kalavrytino is derived from the origin of the grape variety, the mountaimous village of Kalavryta. The whole name is not branded from the Tetramythos winery, but the name of the variety itself. |
Soil Types | Alluvial, Calcareous , Loess |
Elevation (meters) | 840 |
Vine Age | 42 |
Yields (hl/ha) | 40 |
Farming Practices | Certified Organic |
Harvest Method | Hand-harvested |
Additional Harvest Notes | Bushvines (gobelet) |
Other Vineyard Details | North |
Notes from the Producer: Mavro Kalavrytino is a rare indigenous grape variety, named after the nearby village of Kalavryta, in the foothills of mount Chelmos and it can only be found around this specific region. It was cultivated by few local farmers and almost extinct, until Tetramythos winery pointed out its unique and noble character back in 2004.
Organic and minimal intervention wine produced from north-facing and cool climate traditional bush vines, 42 years old at 840 meters altitude, in Pteri & Mamousia mountainous plateaus, in Aegialia region. Aigialeia is located in the North coast of Peloponnese, overlooking the sea of the Corinthian gulf. Cultivated in clay soils, these non-irrigated vines provide low yields of high-quality grapes.
Use only the free run wine, with typical red vinification at 24℃, spontaneous alcoholic and malolactic fermentation. Extraction for 2 weeks. Ageing in big oak tank of 5.000 liters capacity for 5 months. Bottled unfined and unfiltered, with minimal sulphites addition.
Wine with light ruby color, aromas of cherry, licorice and strawberry, leathery and smoky flavors with hints of noble earthiness. Gentle with light tannins, delicate texture with refreshing acidity.
A perfect accompaniment for cooked meats with barbeque sauce, oven-baked fishes like salmon and tuna with tomato sauce and mild yellow cheese. Ageing potential >10 years.
Best served slightly chilled at 15℃, 12% vol.