Patience is clearly a virtue at Moropoulos Winery. Following Late Release and 72, the boutique estate from Mantinia draws inspiration from Champagne and presents Remuage* 2020. Α traditional‑method sparkling wine made from Moschofilero, with more than four years of ageing in bottle.
Siblings Georgia and Kostas Moropoulos come from a long family history in viticulture but only recently established their own winery in Neochori, Arcadia. Working with 120 acres of estate vineyards at 680–700 metres altitude, in the heart of the Mantinia PDO zone, they produce small quantities of quality‑driven wines from Moschofilero, continuously exploring new styles and expressions of the variety.
Production of Remuage 2020 Moropoulos begins with an early, hand‑harvested pick, ensuring low potential alcohol and high natural acidity—key prerequisites for quality sparkling wine. Whole clusters are gently pressed to extract only the finest must, followed by the first fermentation in stainless steel tanks. After the first fermentation, the wine remains 10–11 months on its lees, gaining texture and structure. The second fermentation takes place in the bottle, creating a fine, persistent mousse. The wine then spends an impressive 50 months ageing on the lees, developing aromatic complexity and a creamy mouthfeel. Remuage is carried out by hand, in the traditional Champagne method, before disgorgement delivers a clear, crystalline wine.
If you love sparkling wines with character, then Remuage 2020 from Moropoulos Winery definitely deserves a place on your table!
* In the traditional Champagne method, “remuage” refers to the gradual rotation of the bottles so that the sediment (lees) collects in the neck of the bottle before being removed during disgorgement. This movement is subtly reflected in the wine’s minimalist label design.
