The T-Oinos Mavro is one of Greece's finest red wines, a blend dominated by the local Mavrotragano grape and complimented with a small addition of Avgoustiatis. Aged for almost two years in French oak this wine has a spectacular nose of violet, dark berry fruits, pepper and a hint of vanilla. The palate is rich, with remarkable balance, melting tannins and a long chocolatey finish.
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On the harsh, hilly landscape in the centre of the island of Tinos lie the vineyards of Alexandre Avantangelos. Greek born, he moved to France at the age of 17 and, on his return to Greece, he brought an engrained love of french culture...
Greece can be considered neither new nor old, but part of the ancient world, with evidence of wine production dating back 6,500 years. In the ancient world, Greece was once one of the foremost producers of wine. However, in contrast to the country’s important wine heritage, modern...
It is estimated that there are more than 10,000 grape varieties in present commercial production, yet this probably includes the same grapes under other names. With the increase of DNA fingerprinting it is thought that the real number might come down closer to 5,000.
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