{"title":"Theopetra Estate | Meteora","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Theopetra Estate Property in Meteora\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Theopetra_Estate_Collection_Banner.jpg?v=1711563806\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the foot of Meteora Rocks and around the prehistoric Cave of Theopetra, signs of human existence and evolution date back to the Paleolithic era, including the discovery of grape seeds which demonstrate the ancient coexistence of Meteora with the vine and wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1996, the Tsililis family created the Theopetra Estate, an iconic winery with organically grown vineyards, with the aim of reviving the vineyard to its former glory and eminence, following the Phylloxera outbreak in the early 20th century. The family combines historical tradition with cutting-edge technology in their desire to revive rare Greek grape varieties while respecting the natural environment. The family passionately cultivates the 15-hectare estate vineyard, which is located on hilly slopes surrounding the Cave of Theopetra and produces characterful wines which are wonderfully expressive of this ancient terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"theopetra-estate-limniona-red-wine","title":"Theopetra Estate Limniona 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eLimniona is a native Greek red variety originating in Thessalia, in Northern Central Greece. The Theopetra Estate vineyard sits on the hillside slopes of PGI Meteora around the Meteora Rocks and the Cave of Theopetra. Here, the climate is continental, with cold winters and sunny, dry summers. Frequent northerly winds from the Pindos Mountain cool the vines and prevent the development of disease. High diurnal temperature ranges during spring and summer impart the grapes with intense aromas, high natural acidity and concentrated flavours. The Limniona grapes were hand-picked and carefully sorted. At the winery, whole bunch fermentation took place with selected yeasts lasting for five days before being transferred to a pneumatic press for gentle pressing. Malolactic conversion took place to soften and round out the palate. The wine was aged in French oak barriques (90%) and American oak barriques (10%) mostly of second use for 12 months, before being bottle aged for a further 12 months. The Theopetra Estate Limniona is a supple, elegant and fruity red wine with aromas of cherry, raspberry, sweet quince and dried figs complemented by hints of nutmeg, clove and black pepper. On the palate, silky tannins with ripe, red berried flavours and a long, smooth finish. 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Chilly night breezes rolling off the peaks slow down the ripening process, locking a mouth-watering brightness and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"349\"\u003ejuicy vibrancy\u003c\/b\u003e into the fruit. With zero oak ageing to get in the way, the focus stays entirely on clean, energetic fruit. The glass delivers straightforward flavours of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"139\"\u003ecrunchy green apple\u003c\/b\u003e, sharp lemon zest, and juicy peach, backed by a crisp, bone-dry, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"224\"\u003estony minerality\u003c\/b\u003e on the finish. It is a refreshing, lively pour that makes a brilliant alternative to your usual Sauvignon Blanc. It is an incredibly versatile food wine that uses its natural, sharp freshness to cut through rich flavours effortlessly. 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