Cava Driopi

Sophisticated aromas of sour cherry, pepper, and red forest fruits. Bottle aging for 10 years.

Winemaking

Classic red vinification with long extraction for 25 days. The entire winemaking process of vinification is carried out under controlled temperature conditions, from the initial stage of prefermentation cold-soaking until the end. Aging lasts for approx. 24 months in French oak barrels (70% new – 30% second hand) and 24 months in bottles.

Taste features – Aging

Deep red colored wine with ruby hints and mature red fruit aromas, plump and black berries, sour cherry jam with eucalyptus and pepper notes. Rich mouthfeel with well-structured tannins and an intense aftertaste. Bottle aging for 10 years.

Ideal food combination

Red meat, Rib eye steak, Rooster cooked, Traditional greek beef stew in tomato sauce.

Type of wine
Red dry

Protected Indication of Origin Peloponnese

Variety composition
70% Agiorgitiko, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon

Production
6.000 bottles

Vineyard
Privately- owned vineyards in Koutsi Nemea for Agiorgitiko and in Tegea, Arcadia for Cabernet Sauvignon

Dominant soil type
Agiorgitiko: Clay loam soils with limestone, semi-mountainous at an altitude of 380 m. with steep slopes ensuring excellent drainage. Caberent Sauvignon: Clay rocky soil at 750 m with continental climate

Area yields
6 tons per hectare