T-Oinos, 'Clos Stegasta' Mavrotragano, Cyclades, Greece, 2021 (very rare and limited)

Overview of the Wine
T - Oinos Winery is a visionary project founded by winemaker Alexandre Avatagelos. The winery combines a deep respect for tradition with a commitment to innovation and quality. At T - Oinos, every step of the winemaking process is carefully executed to bring out the best expression of the grapes and the terroir. From meticulous vineyard management to precise grape selection, fermentation, and ageing, the focus is crafting wines embodying the Cyclades' essence.

The winery embraces biodynamic practices, respecting the environment and preserving the natural balance of the vineyards. By nurturing the grapes with care and allowing them to reach their full potential, T - Oinos Winery showcases the unique character of the terroir. It brings wines of exceptional quality and finesse.

Together, Tinos Terroir and T - Oinos Winery create a harmonious partnership, producing wines that captivate the senses and offer an authentic taste of the Cyclades.

Grape / Blend
Mavrtotragano

Origin
Cyclades, Santorini, Greece

Winemaker's Tasting Notes
Mild winter with high amount of rainfall. Budbreak commenced at the end of March later than usual. Flowering was set on spring, at the end of May with low amount of rainfall. Temperatures in May were elevated, so were in June. July was quite warm with excessive heat peaks at the end of it. During August temperatures continued to be high. The vintage of 2021 was warm overall therefore, is characterized by high levels of concentration.

A selection of terraces within the same plot was made. Whole berry with a percentage of whole cluster grapes were gently introduced in two and three and a half tones open wooden vats. To gain more terroir expression, grapes were inoculated with the yeasts from our vineyards (research program in collaboration with Biocepage). The temperature is controlled. Malolactic fermentation is completed in barrels. The wine matures for twelve to fourteen months in 500lt oak barrels, 20% of which are new. Intense red colour. Dark black fruits, mature with a long aromatic depth. The mouthfeel is vibrant, expressive and energetic dominated by a schist dimension . Great ageing potential.

94 Points - James Suckling 
Intense aromas of black berry, forest floor, tar, slate, flint and lead pencil follow through to a full body with polished and refined tannins that give excellent length and focus. Structured yet polished. Give it three to four years more of aging but already beautiful.

Product size: 750ml