MAVRODAPHNE LEXIS - Cinque Wine & Deli

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LEXIS MAVRODAPHNE

Type: Red, Dry
Category: Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Peloponnese
Varieties: 100% Mavrodaphne
Producer: Zacharias Winery
Region: Nemea

Where does it come from?

Single vineyard, “Selkia”, at Leontio of Corinth, with Southern West exposure and clay-loam soil.

Cold maceration for 7 days and then maceration for 20 days at 18-24°C, in stainless steel tanks. Matured in oak barrels and cement tanks for 12 months. Unfiltered.

Deep ruby color with garnet highlights. Intense aromatic bouquet of herbs such as oregano, sage, and eucalyptus, black fruit jam, sweet spices, olive, chocolate, and black pepper. Notes of smoke and leather. On the palate, it is complex with a full body, well-integrated tannins, and a pronounced licorice sensation on the finish. Aging potential exceeds 10 years.

The variety...

About 150 years ago, Gustav Clauss from Germany, moved just outside the city of Patras, where he was the first to vinify sweet Mavrodaphne (black daphne, and pronounced “Mav -ro” “Daphne”).

Little did he know, at the time he had created the wine, it would have become one of the most identifiable products of the Greek vineyard.

Discover the unique character of the grape by choosing one of Cinque’s wine tastings or enjoy it by the glass at wine bars in Athens.

The winery...

Zacharias Winery sits just outside Nemea, right across from the hill where the ancient city of Phleious once stood— the land of the legendary Phliasian wine. They have bottled their own wines since 2002, but their story stretches back much further. Founded by Ilias Zacharias, an agronomist with decades of experience in Nemea’s vineyards, the winery has become one of the most recognized names in the region. Their focus? Showcasing Agiorgitiko and Sklava on both a Greek and international level, producing wines that balance quality and accessibility, and maintaining a deep respect for both nature and tradition.