Why do we love it?
Mavro by Petrakopoulos Winery is an impressive, delicious wine from Mavrodaphne and the one to put Cephalonia in the radar of Decanter and world-class wine critics. Let us remind you that the last vintage was rated with 95 astronomical points by Decanter and if you ask us, this year deserves a round 100pts!
Kiki Siameli is the oenologist of the winery and her philosophy is based on the following: minimal interventions, sulphites below the lower limit, and indigenous yeasts. Her goal is to create wines that reflect the unique terroir of Cephalonia and have such a unique character that will make everyone say "this is Petrakopoulos" from the first sip. Such wine of shocking finesse and intensity, which can be compared to wines outside the sphere of Greece, is Mavro 2018. For Mavro 2018 of Petrakopoulos Winery, vines over 40 years old are selected from specific vineyards in the area of Paliki and of Eleios. Very strict sorting of the fruit (we have seen it with our own eyes), long extraction and maturation for at least 12 months in French oak barrels, made Mavro 2018 a wine rich in aromas and flavors, with the spicy and botanical dimension of Mavrodaphne starring. And what about the possibility of aging? Well, forget it somewhere cool and dark and you'll see.
If you've never tried an excellent dry Mavrodaphne, it's time to do it. If you've tried the previous vintage, you know what we are talking about. On the other hand, if you do not think much of the variety, we are really jealous of you, because you‘re in for a huge surprise!
Tastes Like
It has an opaque, deep purple color that prepares you for its concentration. Dense black cherry, cassis, and sour cherry are complemented by notes of black tea, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaf, lavender, and chocolate. The mouth enchants with its concentration and finesse. Moderate, delicious acidity balances uniquely with its full body and medium-intensity but silky tannins.
