Mataroa red

A Greek take on the Cabernet Sauvignon variety, from the most Bordeaux-like region of Greece, Drama, by the hands of the experienced and French trained vigneron and oenologist, Bakis Tsalkos. Pure, fresh, with no additions, except for a few sulfites at bottling.

Grower: Oenogenesis
Vintage: 2019
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon 100%
Appellation: PGI Drama
Alcohol: 13%
Bottle: 750ml
Viticulture: Low intervention
Vinification: 30-days of maceration is followed by a first mild press, and matures in stainless steel for 11 months on its fine lees with battonage, until bottled with negligible sulfites
Notes: Juicy, lively, with fresh dark fruits and a vibrant and full palate.

Key Info

Viticulture

Low Intervention
Climate: Mediterranean climate with mild Winters and dry Summers.
Soil: Chalky clay
Vine age: Planted in 2007
Altitude: 280m
Slope: 3%
Planting density: 4,800 plants / ha
Yield: 2kg / plant
Irrigation: Once in July
Spraying: 4-5 per season (copper / sulfur)
Harvesting: Manual with wine sorting on the vine

Vinification

Press: Pneumatic press
Maceration: 27 days in stainless steel
Yeast: Ambient yeast in controlled temperatures
Malolactic: Natural (completed)
Maturation: Stainless steel with 11 months on its lees with regular stirring
Clarification: None
Filtration: None
Production: 3,158 lt
Alcohol: 13%
Acidity: 4.07 gr/l
RS: 0.67 gr/l
Total sulfites: 14 mg/l
Certification: –
Bottle: 750ml

Winery

Oenogenesis was founded in 2006 and is owned and operated by one of the greatest oenologists of Greece, Bakis Tsalkos.
Bakis was trained and experienced in Montpellier and Bordeaux for most of his life, and returned to Greece in 1985 to adapt his knowledge to the local terroir and grapes. He single-handedly launched the winemaking region of Drama, the youngest of Greece, which dominated the domestic market in the 90’s and early 2000. Drama is known for its elegance and aromatic expression in wines, as well as its optimal terroir for international grapes.
Bakis’ principle is the absence of anything chemical, with as little intervention or spraying in the vineyard, and vinification of the highest standards. Sulfites are kept below organic standards levels. At least 85% of grapes grow in estate owned vineyards.

Region

Drama is situated on the foothills of mountain “Falakro” (literally “bald”, although the locals call it “the mountain of the flowers”). Drama built is in an area full of green and a lot of water. Very beautiful and hospitable, it has many picturesque neighborhoods, large squares, areas with green, and well maintained classic mansions. It is ideal for tourism in the Winter, as well as Fall and Spring excursions out in nature.