Tsigelo is an exceptional and elegant expression of Mavrodaphne—and the crown jewel of the Roubali Winery, carrying with it a rich and storied legacy.

First of all, Tsigelo comes from a unique clone of the often “misunderstood” Mavrodaphne grape—specifically, the one considered the oldest and highest quality in the entire Peloponnese. Secondly, the Rouvalis Winery, with over 30 years of history, recognized the incredible potential of the region and became Greece’s first gravity-flow winery, built around 1990 in Aegialia. 

Every stage of the winemaking process—from grape reception to bottling—follows the natural flow of gravity, preserving the integrity of the fruit. The winery, now in the hands of the second generation—Theodora Rouvalis and her husband—is built on six massive rock formations that create six natural levels, each contributing uniquely to the winemaking process. This gravity-based method is used by some of the world’s most renowned wineries to produce wines of exceptional quality.

Tsigelo Rouvalis is made entirely from the Tsigelo variety, a distinguished clone of the native Mavrodaphne grape. The vineyards sit at an altitude of 650 meters, which explains the wine’s remarkable freshness. The grapes are hand-harvested and vinified with minimal intervention, using only natural gravity flow. The wine matures for a few months in handcrafted clay amphorae and is bottled completely unfiltered.

On top of everything else, Rouvali’s Tsigelo keeps earning accolades in competitions both in Greece—most recently at GGW 2025—and abroad (Silver Medal in Decanter). So, what are you waiting for? Add it to your cart!