Υiannis Tselepos’ stunning label, Cava Driopi 2019, is here at its very best and, as he himself says, it is his finest wine. An ultra‑premium creation, released only in top vintages, crafted with absolute care and dedication.
Yiannis Tselepos does not need special introductions since he is the man who managed to make even French producers jealous of his wines. Cava Driopi is his ultra-premium wine, which it will only be released in the best vintages and with the best possible composition depending on the harvest.
For Cava Driopi, a blend of 70% Agiorgitiko and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon was chosen. In the vineyard with old vines, in the well-known Grand Cru area Koutsi of Nemea, the low yield per hectare and the innovative viticultural techniques, give Giannis the best expression of Agiorgitiko and the unique terroir. The Cabernet Sauvignon was selected from his favorite vineyard in Tegea, Arcadia. The precious juice matured for 24 months in French oak barrels, of which 70% are new and the remaining 30% second-hand. It was then bottled and kept for 24 months in the winery's cellar before Giannis decided when the wine was ready.
If you don't have patience, enjoy it now. But definitely keep as many bottles as you can, because if you have patience, Cava Driopi is a red wine that will evolve magically for at least another 10 years. If you have patience…
