Grape Variety:
100% Roditis
Annual Production:
N/A
Introduction:
"Roditis Nature" from Tetramythos Wines is a captivating natural wine made exclusively from the indigenous Roditis grape, known for its ability to produce wines with fresh acidity and vibrant fruit flavors. This wine reflects the winery’s commitment to organic practices and minimal intervention winemaking, bringing out the true essence of the grape and the unique characteristics of its terroir.
Cultivation:
The Roditis grapes for this wine are grown in the high-altitude vineyards of the Kalavryta region, where the cooler climate helps to preserve the natural acidity and freshness of the fruit. Organic farming methods are employed, ensuring that no synthetic chemicals are used in the vineyard. The altitude and specific microclimates in the region provide the perfect environment for growing Roditis, contributing to the wine’s distinct flavor profile.
Vinification:
The grapes are hand-harvested and undergo a natural fermentation process using indigenous yeasts, which allows for a more authentic expression of the grape variety. The wine is fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks, maintaining its fresh and lively character. No filtration or fining is applied, ensuring a pure and unaltered wine that is true to its natural roots.
Flavor Characteristics:
Roditis Nature has a pale yellow color with hints of green. On the nose, it offers aromas of fresh citrus, green apple, and white flowers, with a touch of herbaceous notes. On the palate, the wine is crisp and refreshing, with flavors of lemon zest, apple, and a mineral undertone that adds complexity. The lively acidity balances the wine beautifully, and the finish is clean, leaving a refreshing aftertaste.
Food Pairing:
This wine pairs excellently with light seafood dishes, grilled vegetables, salads, and goat cheese. It also complements Mediterranean dishes such as tzatziki, hummus, or roasted chicken with lemon.
Uniqueness:
"Roditis Nature" stands out for its pure, unadulterated expression of the Roditis grape, showcasing the fresh and vibrant qualities of this indigenous variety. The wine's natural production process, minimal intervention, and focus on organic viticulture make it a true representation of Tetramythos Wines' philosophy.
Grape Variety:
100% Agiorgitiko
Annual Production:
N/A
Introduction:
Agiorgitiko Natur from Tetramythos Wines is a natural wine made from the Agiorgitiko grape, one of Greece's most renowned red varieties. This wine is a testament to the winery's commitment to organic and sustainable winemaking, offering a pure expression of the grape’s character in its most authentic form.
Cultivation:
The Agiorgitiko grapes for this wine are grown in the mountainous vineyards of the Nemea region in the Peloponnese, known for its ideal terroir for Agiorgitiko. The vines are cultivated following organic farming practices, ensuring the highest quality of fruit without the use of synthetic chemicals, pesticides, or herbicides.
Vinification:
After hand-picking the grapes, fermentation takes place using native yeasts, with minimal intervention throughout the process. The wine is aged in neutral oak barrels to preserve the fresh and fruity character of the Agiorgitiko grape. It is bottled without filtration or fining, embodying the natural winemaking philosophy of the winery.
Flavor Characteristics:
"Agiorgitiko Natur" presents a deep ruby color with intense aromas of dark berries, such as black cherry and plum, complemented by hints of violet and earthy spices. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with soft tannins and balanced acidity, offering flavors of ripe red fruits, herbs, and a touch of pepper. The finish is clean and refreshing, making it a versatile wine with great aging potential.
Food Pairing:
This wine pairs beautifully with grilled meats, lamb dishes, pasta with tomato-based sauces, and Mediterranean cuisine. Its freshness and fruitiness make it an excellent companion to a wide range of savory dishes.
Uniqueness:
What sets Agiorgitiko Natur apart is its commitment to the natural winemaking process, showcasing the unique qualities of the Agiorgitiko grape without any manipulation. The absence of filtration and the use of organic farming practices allow the true expression of the terroir and grape variety to shine through in the final product.
Grape Variety:
100% Mavro Kalavrytino
Annual Production:
N/A
Introduction:
Mavro Kalavrytino Natur from Tetramythos Winery is a distinctive red wine crafted from the rare Mavro Kalavrytino grape, indigenous to the Kalavryta region in northern Peloponnese, Greece. This wine exemplifies the winery's commitment to organic and natural winemaking practices, offering a unique expression of Greek viticulture.
Cultivation:
The Mavro Kalavrytino (Μαύρο Καλαβρυτινό)is a rare, indigenous red grape variety native to the Kalavryta region in northern Peloponnese, Greece. The grapes are sourced from privately owned vineyards situated at high altitudes, between 650 and 1,050 meters above sea level, on the slopes of Mount Aroania. The region's cool climate, with breezes from the Gulf of Corinth, contributes to the grapes' fresh and balanced character. The vineyards are cultivated organically, ensuring sustainability and environmental harmony.
Vinification:
After hand-picking, the grapes undergo fermentation with native yeasts and minimal intervention. The wine is aged in large oak tanks for 12 months, allowing it to develop its complex flavors. It is bottled unfiltered and unfined, with minimal sulfur use, preserving its natural character.
Flavor Characteristics:
"Mavro Kalavrytino Natur" presents a vivid and brilliant ruby color. The nose is expressive, featuring aromas of cherry, violet, spices, and subtle floral notes. On the palate, it offers a medium-bodied mouthfeel with a botanical character, while its characteristic tannins provide a delightful aftertaste that lingers. Flavors of cherry, strawberry, sour cherry, plum, blueberry, cinnamon, licorice, vanilla, and butterscotch are evident.
Food Pairing:
This wine pairs well with stuffed meats, fillets of fish, baked dishes, and lightly cooked meats, enhancing the dining experience with its vibrant acidity and subtle complexity.
Uniqueness:
Mavro Kalavrytino Natur stands out for its rarity and the rediscovery of the Mavro Kalavrytino grape, once thought extinct. The natural winemaking process, including fermentation with native yeasts and aging in large oak tanks, results in a wine that is both expressive and true to its origins. Its limited production further underscores its exclusivity.
Grape Variety:
100% Sideritis
Annual Production:
N/A
Introduction:
"Sideritis Natur" from Tetramythos Winery is a distinctive orange wine crafted from the indigenous Sideritis grape. This wine exemplifies the winery's commitment to organic and natural winemaking practices, offering a unique expression of Greek viticulture.
Cultivation:
The Sideritis grapes are sourced from a single, ungrafted vineyard approximately 54 years old, located in the Aigialeia seaside region of Peloponnese. The vines are trained in traditional pergolas, benefiting from the region's semi-continental climate, which contributes to the grapes' unique flavor profile. The vineyard practices are certified organic, ensuring sustainability and environmental harmony.
Vinification:
After hand-picking, the grapes undergo skin contact maceration for 5 days in small steel tanks without temperature control. Fermentation occurs naturally with native yeasts, followed by full malolactic fermentation. The wine is bottled unfiltered and unfined with minimal sulfur use, preserving its natural character.
Flavor Characteristics:
"Sideritis Natur" presents a light orange color. The nose is expressive, featuring aromas of laurel, thyme, citrus fruits, and pear. On the palate, it offers flavors of lemon candy and apples, with soft tannins, refreshing acidity, and a spicy, lightly salty aftertaste. This wine is extremely easy to drink, showcasing the unique character of the Sideritis grape.
Food Pairing:
This wine pairs well with pies, vegetable dishes, fish, oysters, and Japanese cuisine, enhancing the dining experience with its vibrant acidity and subtle complexity.
Uniqueness:
"Sideritis Natur" stands out for its rarity and the rediscovery of the Sideritis grape, once thought extinct. The natural winemaking process, including skin contact fermentation and minimal intervention, results in a wine that is both expressive and true to its origins. Its limited production further underscores its exclusivity.
Grape Variety:
100% Agrippiotis
Annual Production:
N/A
Introduction:
"Agrippiotis Orange Natur" from Tetramythos Winery is a rare and exceptional orange wine crafted from the indigenous Agrippiotis grape. Once considered extinct, this grape variety was rediscovered by the winery, leading to the creation of this unique wine. The wine is produced in limited quantities, highlighting its exclusivity and the winery's commitment to preserving Greek viticultural heritage.
Cultivation:
The Agrippiotis grapes are sourced from organic vineyards situated in Ano Diakopti, Peloponnese. The region's semi-continental climate, characterized by hot, dry summers and cold winters, contributes to the grapes' unique flavor profile. The vineyards are cultivated using biodynamic practices, ensuring sustainability and environmental harmony.
Vinification:
After hand-picking, the grapes undergo skin contact maceration for 20 days in small steel tanks without temperature control. Fermentation occurs naturally with native yeasts, followed by full malolactic fermentation. The wine is bottled unfiltered and unfined with minimal sulfur use, preserving its natural character.
Flavor Characteristics:
"Agrippiotis Orange Natur" presents a light, hazy orange color. The nose is expressive, featuring aromas of apricot, lemon, and summer fruits. On the palate, it offers flavors of lemon candy and apples, with soft tannins, refreshing acidity, and a spicy, lightly salty aftertaste. This wine is extremely easy to drink, showcasing the unique character of the Agrippiotis grape.
Food Pairing:
This wine pairs well with pies, vegetable dishes, fish, oysters, and Japanese cuisine, enhancing the dining experience with its vibrant acidity and subtle complexity.
Uniqueness:
"Agrippiotis Orange Natur" stands out for its rarity and the rediscovery of the Agrippiotis grape, once thought extinct. The natural winemaking process, including skin contact fermentation and minimal intervention, results in a wine that is both expressive and true to its origins. Its limited production further underscores its exclusivity.
Grape Variety:
100% Roditis
Annual Production:
N/A
Introduction:
Retsina Amphore Nature from Tetramythos Winery is a modern interpretation of Greece's traditional Retsina, crafted with organic Roditis grapes and fermented in clay amphorae. This natural wine offers a fresh perspective on Retsina, emphasizing the grape's character with subtle resin notes.
Cultivation:
The Roditis grapes are sourced from organic, unirrigated vineyards situated at high altitudes in Aigialia, Peloponnese. The region's semi-continental climate, characterized by hot, dry summers and cold winters, contributes to the grapes' unique flavor profile. The vineyards are cultivated using biodynamic practices, ensuring sustainability and environmental harmony.
Vinification:
After hand-picking, the grapes undergo wild fermentation in clay amphorae, a traditional method that imparts subtle earthy nuances to the wine. The wine is aged on its lees, enhancing its complexity and mouthfeel. Minimal pine resin is added—approximately one kilogram per ton of grapes—derived from the surrounding pine trees, imparting a delicate resinous character without overpowering the wine's natural flavors.
Flavor Characteristics:
"Retsina Amphore Nature" presents a pale lemon-green color. The nose is expressive, featuring aromas of lemon, citron, peach, and pear, complemented by subtle hints of pine resin, chamomile, and rosemary. On the palate, it is dry with a crisp acidity, offering flavors of citrus fruits, green apple, and a touch of honeyed beeswax, leading to a clean, refreshing finish.
Food Pairing:
This wine pairs excellently with seafood dishes such as grilled octopus, fried calamari, or a fresh seafood salad. It also complements goat cheese and feta, enhancing the dining experience with its vibrant acidity and subtle resinous notes.
Uniqueness:
"Retsina Amphore Nature" stands out for its natural winemaking approach, utilizing organic Roditis grapes and traditional fermentation methods in clay amphorae. The minimal addition of pine resin distinguishes it from conventional Retsina, offering a refined and balanced expression of this historic Greek wine.