Sclavos, Orgion Mavrodaphne Red

In 1919, following the Russian revolution, Evriviadis Grandfather returned back to the island of Cephalonia to their property of 6 hectares in the Paliki peninsula where he planted his first vines of Mavrodaphne and Vostilidi, some of which are still in use today. Two generations later the domaine vineyards are assiduity cared for and have been cultivated for the past 20 years biodynamically. In addition to this Sclavos Wines also sources another 4 hectares from local farmers in the Robola Zone of the island and have recently planted their own vines within the area.

Biodynamic methods have been employed for 20 years and the vineyard is accredited by the DIO organisation. Methods involve following using an approved calendar for farming practices, the utilisation of biological remedies and preparations, the restoration of balance in the soils to allow root systems to grown, and following lunar and cosmic influences.

The grapes were manually harvested and vinified at a low temperature with natural yeasts and a spontaneous fermentation. Matured for one year in French oak barrels, before being bottled with no fining, no filtration and minimal use of sulhur.