P.G.I - Protected Geographical Indication Arcadia
Grape Variety: 100% Merlot
Region: Arcadia
Terroir: From the privately owned vineyard at Kokkinomylos (Tegea, Arcadia, Greece), located on a hillside with a north-west orientation and clay-rocky soil at an altitude of 750 meters. The low yield per stremma and late harvesting result in ripe and aromatic grapes.
Discover the winery at Tselepos Estate, an acknowledged wine producer. Perched in 30 hectares of privately owned vineyard, Tselepos winery fully fits the natural environment and ecosystem of the area, featuring elements of local Peloponnesian architecture. The lively spaces of Tselepos winery stand out for their design, which is highly artistic and at the same time austere and functional.
Tselepos modern facilities and state-of-the-art equipment perfectly serve our philosophy and aim at producing supreme quality wine complying with international standards and exceeding the expectations of wine lovers.
Thanks to Tselepos excellent equipment and his capable team, wine is bottled under excellent conditions and wine production has gradually increased coming up to 350.000 wine bottles per year and this is what makes Tselepos Estate internationally acknowledged amongst wine producers and wine exporters.
Oenology: Classic red wine vinification with a lengthy period of extraction lasting for 25 days. Aged 15 months in new oak barrels. Can be cellared for 10 to 15 years.
Winery: http://www.tselepos.grDeep red colour with a rich velvety texture. Aromas of ripe red fruits with a delicate presence
of vanilla and chocolate. Smooth tannins and a long finish characterize this round,
well-structured wine that can be cellared for 10 to 15 years.
Combine it with grilled meats, sausages and game with heavy red sauces.