Pitys was the only Oread nymph who accepted the love of the satyr Pan, but Voreas, his rival, threw her off a cliff and killed her. Earth felt sorry for Pan and transformed her into a pine tree.
We could scarcely conjure a more appropriate myth for this traditional “Ritinitis,” or under its more common name “Retsina” wine.
Pine resin addition goes a long way back in Greece as it was used to protect the wines from oxidation during antiquity. Honoring that tradition, we vinify with minimum intervention the most prominent Greek variety, Assyrtiko, following a 35-century old tradition in Greek wine.
Apricot, blossoms a slight smell of tangerine coexist on equal terms with herbal and masticha notes. Slightly acidic flavor with a frankincense aftertaste.
Route 111 is an old country road connecting the regions of Nemea and Aigialeia where the two most prominent red varieties of Peloponnese are cultivated.
Nemea with Agiorgitiko and Aigialeia with Mavrodaphne … we “followed” Route 111 to create a complex red wine that accentuates their strong temperament.
Clear and harmonious combining the aromas of orange peel, dried apricot and incense which are followed by a slightly acidic yet full flavour and after- taste of tangerine, nutmeg and toasted bread.
“Fteri Agiorgitiko” is the result of both the selected grape Agiorgitiko, grown in the hills which surround the plain of Nemea and a few days of maceration at relatively low temperatures.
Therefore, it has the characteristic dark red – purple colour and fragrances of gooseberry and pomegranate.
A supple and spicy flavour with velvety tannins, yet leaving pleasant hints of spices and butter caramel.
The Troupis family’s low yield cultivation of their privately-owned vineyards along with modern methods of white wine-making highlight the full potential of the Moschofilero variety in the wine Tomi Mantinia.
The wine’s bright yellow color with pink tinges indicate an aromatic complexity combining the aromas of white peach, citron and quince which are followed by a slightly acid yet full flavor and after- taste of bergamot and jasmine.
Searching back in time for modern ideas we created this alternative style of Moschofilero fermented entirely with naturally occurring yeast with minimum intervention afterwards
Moschofilero as our fathers and grandfathers remember it, skin contact, spontaneous fermentation, unfined and unfiltered with minimum sulfites.
Hoof & Lur is Troupis’ winery homage to the wines native to high plateau of Mantinia for millennia.
Floral with powdered sugar and blood orange that entice on the nose. Citrus notes and fresh acidity add vibrancy to the palate.
The grapes are selected from a single vineyard at their aromatic peak. A combination of traditional and modern winemaking methods is applied to release the full aromatic and taste potential of the Moschofilero.
The scent of quince, dried apricots and red apples are followed by a crisp acidity and a citrus peel aftertaste.
The careful choice and blending of the aromatic Moschofilero grape from the Mantinia plateau and the versatile Agiorgitiko variety from the mountainous Corinthian hills produces a harmonious rose wine with aromatic complexity wavering between rose, cherry and notes of strawberry.
Gold-tone color with orange highlights. A variety of fragrances such as jasmine flowers, rosemary, apricot and honey which enhance the flavor with predominantly citrus peel aromas.
The acidity balances the sweetness and gives a pleasant long aftertaste.
Aged for at least 4 to 5 years. Enjoy it at 8 o C.
