Mega Spileo Wild Ferment
Category & Origin
Dry Red Wine, PGI Achaia
Varietal Composition
Selection of the Estate’s red varieties
Vineyard
• Location: Single vineyard of Mega Spileo Estate
- Altitude: 780-880 m
• Cultivation: Organic
• Soil: Clay, sand & gravel
• Production: 4 tn/ha
• Configuration: bilateral cordon
• Planting density: 4100 plants/ha
• Harvest: late October – early November
Winemaking
After harvesting, the grapes are partially pressed and placed in new open barrels. Here they undergo the entire alcoholic fermentation process, which occurs spontaneously from the grapes’ naturally occurring yeasts. The alcoholic fermentation takes 3-4 weeks, after which the wine remains in the same barrels for malolactic fermentation and another 24 months for ageing. This is followed by bottling and maturing in the bottle for at least 2 years. To preserve its flavour, the wine does not undergo stabilisation and filtering.
Flavour profile
Deep ruby colour, with hints of black fruit, green bell pepper, mint and spices on the nose. A long ageing process in the barrel gives notes of vanilla and roasted nuts, with hints of smokiness. Exuberant, full and structured palate with strong tannins, acidity and lush fruit, with complexity and a long after-taste.
Ageing
Suitable for extensive ageing.
Pairing
Grilled meats, slow-cooked game and aged, spicy cheeses.
All Wine Categories
Assyrtiko – Lagorthi
Mega Spileo Estate Assyrtiko – Lagorthi
Mavrodaphne – Mavro Kalavritino
Mega Spileo Estate Mavrodaphne – Mavro Kalavritino
Cabernet Sauvignon
Mega Spileo Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Assyrtiko – Lagorthi
Mega Spileo Estate Assyrtiko – Lagorthi
Mavrodaphne – Mavro Kalavritino
Mega Spileo Estate Mavrodaphne – Mavro Kalavritino
Cabernet Sauvignon
Mega Spileo Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Cuvee III White
Cuvee III White
Cuvee III Red
Cuvee III Red
Cuvee III White
Cuvee III White
Cuvee III Red
Cuvee III Red
Sauvignon Blanc
Mega Spileo Sauvignon Blanc
Mavro Kalavritino Merlot
Mavro Kalavritino Merlot
Wild Ferment
Wild Ferment
