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Natural
Sclavos Orgion

Sclavos Orgion

The Renaissance of Mavrodaphne
Biodynamic
Natural
Sclavos Orgion
75 cl.
2022
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Details
Alcohol 13.00%
Production area Ionian Islands
Designation of Origin Cefalonia
Winery Sclavos
Varieties 100% Mavrodafni
Service 16.0
Volume 75 cl.
Tasting notes Sclavos Orgion 2022

Red wine Aged in wood Biodynamic and Natural. 12 meses en barricas de roble.

Style Sclavos Orgion
Fruity
Spicy
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Pairing
Charcuterie, Cured cheeses, Red meat, Game

About Sclavos Orgion

The mavrodaphne grape is an indigenous Greek red grape variety, predominantly known for its role in crafting sweet fortified wines. Thus, when Evryviadis Sclavos, a vintner with an insatiable curiosity, produced the first dry wine from this grape in 1996, he paved the way for uncharted explorations. This revolutionary move spotlighted the mavrodaphne grape and the winemaking region of Cephalonia in the Ionian Islands. Since 1986, his vineyards have been certified organic, and from 1996 he has adopted biodynamic cultivation, a variant that originated in Italy. Unlike traditional biodynamic methods that focus on specific preparations and cosmic practices, this approach emphasizes keen observation and direct interaction with nature.

Under the label Sclavos Orgion, meaning origin, he introduces a limited production from the family vineyards of mavrodaphne vines planted in sandy and rocky soils, yielding very limited and exquisitely concentrated harvests. The vineyard operations are in harmony with nature, honoring its cycles and processes, thus achieving sustainable and healthy agriculture. The grapes are handpicked, and once in the winery, fermentation occurs naturally with indigenous yeasts. Subsequently, the wine matures in French oak barrels for 12 months where it undergoes malolactic fermentation. It is then bottled unfiltered, unfined, and with minimal SO2 added at bottling.

The audacious decision to craft the first dry wine using the mavrodaphne variety has challenged conventions and showcased the grape's potential beyond sweet fortified wines. Sclavos Orgion is an exceptional red wine that astonishes with its balance and depth, inviting us to explore new frontiers in the realm of Greek wine.

 

2021

Sclavos Orgion 2021 unveils an appealing ruby hue. The bouquet is dominated by chocolate aromas, interwoven with nuances of ripe plums, succulent raspberries, roasted coffee beans, pure cacao, and a hint of distinguished tobacco. A dash of cinnamon and the freshness of damp earth add complexity to this aromatic profile. On the palate, you will enjoy a silky texture courtesy of its gentle tannins and an acidity that enlivens the taste buds, highlighting flavors of rich chocolate, plum, and dried fig, with an aftertaste where chocolate makes a reappearance, ensuring a prolonged and gratifying finish.


 

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