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Melanthia sparkling white

Melanthia (meaning “black flower”) reflects the unique and intense aromas of roses, that stem from the rare Black Muscat of Tyrnavos, the organically-grown grape that thrives on the South slopes of mount Olympus.

  • Grower: Papras Bio Wines
  • Vintage: 2020
  • Grapes: Black Muscat of Tyrnavos 100%
  • Appellation: PGI Tyrnavos
  • Alcohol: 11.50%
  • Bottle: 750ml
  • Viticulture: Organic (certified)
  • Vinification: Must stays in closed tanks after pressing (3 atm), fermentation with indigenous yeast without temperature control
  • Tasting Notes: White flower and bergamot notes on the nose, with finesse on the slightly bubbly and spicy palate

Key Info

Viticulture

  • Organic (certified)
  • Climate: Mediterranean climate, affected by the nearby Olympus mountain, with cold Winters and hot Summers.
  • Soil: Mainly limestone, with good draining properties
  • Vine age: Planted in 1991
  • Altitude: 110m
  • Slope: 3%
  • Planting density: 3,800 plants / ha
  • Yield: 2-3kg / plant
  • Irrigation: Drip irrigation once or twice a year, if needed
  • Spraying: 1-2 per season (bluestone / sulfur), if needed
  • Harvesting: Manual

Vinification

  • Maceration: None (free run)
  • Pressing: Low pressure for 30 minutes
  • Fermentation: 3 weeks in closed 4-ton tanks with indigenous yeast
  • Temperature Control: None
  • Malolactic: Completed (naturally)
  • Maturation: –
  • Clarification: Cold stabilization
  • Filtration: Paper filter
  • Production: 4,000 lt
  • Alcohol: 11.50%
  • Acidity: 6.00 gr/l
  • RS: 1.80 gr/l
  • Total sulfites: 57 mg/l
  • Certification: Organic grapes
  • Bottle: 750ml

Winery

Papras Bio Wines  is operated by the Papras family. Stergios Papras, the family’s oenologist, has been a pioneer of organic viticulture in Greece. The family’s vineyards have been certified organic since 1990, one of the first to receive organic certification in Greece. The focus is on sparkling wines and the local “Black Muscat of Tyrnavos“. The terroir and the breeze from the nearby mount Olympus, make Tyrnavos ideal for sparkling and aromatic wines.

Region

Tyrnavos is sitting on the south slopes of the mythical mount Olympus, on the region of Thessaly in Greece. The proximity to the mountain, and the river that encircles the town of 16,800 people, define its terroir. Tyrnavos is mainly known for its production of tsipouro and ouzo, and is considered the birthplace of ouzo. Tyrnavos is also famous for a Dionysian carnival celebration named “Bourani”, which is known for its celebration of phallic symbols.