Mavrotragano 2022 from Karavitakis Winery has finally landed—and it’s already making waves. It’s the latest addition to the winery’s ever-evolving portfolio, and it’s a standout. Nikos Karavitakis approached this rare Cycladic variety with deep respect, creative flair, and meticulous care, crafting a wine of finesse, balance, and depth.
Bringing Mavrotragano into the Karavitakis lineup was a bold and exciting move. While the grape is well-known in Cyclades, it’s notoriously tricky—both to grow and to vinify. But with his signature curiosity and fearless spirit, Nikos Karavitakis decided to plant it in the schist-rich soils of Agia Irini, in his family’s estate vineyards in Kolymbari, Chania, and interpret it in his own, uniquely Cretan voice.
The 2022 vintage was aged for 10 months in 500-liter oak barrels, gaining subtle notes of vanilla and spice. The result is a fresh take on Mavrotragano that still honors its core of dark fruit—proving just how far this variety can go when handled with knowledge and passion.
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Try Mavrotragano 2022 from Karavitakis Vineyards now—you won’t regret it.
