2024 MANTINIA Rosé Moropoulos, Lea & Sandeman

MOROPOULOS ROSÉ

2024

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Grapes Moschofilero
Colour Rosé
Origin Greece, Peloponnese
Other Practising Organic
District PGI Arcadia
ABV 12.5%

Attractive pale pink colour. On the nose very aromatic with pure red fruit, crunchy cherries and raspberries along creme patisserie nuances. On the palate this is lively with punchy fruit and a vein of acid providing intensity and lift. A lovely wine from Moropoulos winery in Mantinia and a rosé with real flesh and power. L&S (Jun 2025)

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Moropoulos

The Moropoulou family has a long tradition of vine-growing in the Mantinia area, producing high quality fruit for many decades. Brother and sister team Kostas and Georgia Moropoulou took the decision, after years of sellping their fruit, to convert an old family barn into a winery, so they could express the character of their own vineyards in their own wines. Their first vintage 2015 was experimental and informed their decision to keep everything on a small scale.

They cultivate 12ha of vines at good altitude (680-700m) on well-drained rocky, clay and loamy soil under organic certification. The intention is to craft small batches each vintage following strict selection which express the unique quality of the area and of each vineyard parcel. For this reason, along with investing in the vineyards and new winery they understand the importance of having a strong team and have ensured they have the best people for every aspect of the winemaking process. From the 2018 vintage, the wines are being made with the guidance of Lefteris Anagnostou, a talented young viticulturist/winemaker with a great background on Santorini.

Mantinia has a long tradition of viticulture, dating back to the ancient Greeks, evidenced by numerous local archaeological finds, that link the region with wine production and the worship of the god Dionysus. Homer had named Mantinia “polyampelo gi” which means “land of many vines”. Mount Mainalo was also home to Pan and the Ancient Arcadians worshipped the god Pan to the same degree that they worshipped Dionysus.

In fact, this is one of the coldest wine-growing regions in Greece, despite not being at the highest altitude. Cool temperatures in summer slow the ripening sufficiently for the grapes to retain their characteristic acidity and harvest can sometimes come as late as October, normally the latest harvest in the country.

Moschofilero is an indigenous grape to the region and one of the most interesting Greek varieties, it has a special aromatic profile and retains freshness and high acidity. It is considered a grey variety and some clones have a more reddish hue, hence the possibility to make an intriguing Rosé version through longer skin contact.

Summer Series | Holiday Collection

The European Holiday Mixed 12 Case: Escaping the Tourist Trail
There is immense joy in taking the detour. When travelling through Europe, the most memorable wine moments rarely happen on the main square; they happen in quiet side streets, accompanied by a glass of something native to the region. The European Holiday Mixed Case is designed to bring that relaxed, sunny atmosphere directly to your home table. Bypassing standard tourist fare in favour of serious, thoughtfully made wines, this 12-bottle collection offers an exciting journey through indigenous grapes and hidden European wine regions.
From crisp traditional-method sparkling wine to vibrant high-altitude reds and crystalline coastal whites, this collection covers every occasion, from sunny lunches and evening aperitifs to backyard barbecues.
Inside the European Holiday Mixed 12:

  • MIP 2025 Classic Rosé, Domaine des Diables: The benchmark of Provence rosé. Explosive white flowers and crisp citrus offering a frictionless, silky texture that is incredibly refreshing.

  • CUVÉE ROSÉ Spumante Rosato Brut, Il Follo: A brilliant pink sparkling blend from the Veneto. Zippy and clean with a lovely wild strawberry edge, making it the ultimate weekend aperitivo.

  • 2024 PGI Arcadia Rosé, Moropoulos: A highly aromatic Greek rosé from the Peloponnese. Vibrant and gently textured, loaded with crunchy cherry and a savoury, gastronomic finish.

  • FRANCIACORTA Brut, Corteaura: A strict traditional-method sparkling wine from Lombardy[cite: 14]. A lithe, highly complex alternative to Champagne with a chalky, mouth-watering finish.

  • 2023 CROZES HERMITAGE Rouge, Domaine du Chêne Vert: A vibrant, red-fruited Syrah from the Northern Rhône. Lush, generous, and perfectly balanced with a crushed rock minerality.

  • 2024 Macabeo Écologico, Bodegaverde de San Valero: Grown at serious altitude in the Aragonese desert. Overflowing with brilliant peach and quince flavours coupled with a zesty lemon backbone that keeps it delightfully fresh.

  • 2025 NEGROAMARO Salento, Cantine de Falco: A supple, lithe Puglian red packed with black cherry and perfumed violets. Exceptionally smooth and entirely unpretentious.

  • 2023 NERO D AVOLA Rosso, Le Casematte: Grown at 500 meters altitude overlooking the sea. Bypasses the heavy stereotype of Sicilian reds entirely, offering sleek woodland fruit and a distinct saline lift.

  • 2024 SUAVIS Vernaccia Di San Gimignano, Mormoraia: Exceedingly fresh and bright. Nectarine and lime blossom layered over an appetizing, sapid mineral finish drawn from ancient marine soils.

  • 2025 GARNACHA Bodegas y Viñedos Monfil: A smart Spanish Garnacha, light, fresh and full of raspberry and redcurrant flavours. The kind of red wine you can graze the fridge with and enjoy it even more.

  • 2025 LUGANA Felugan, La Feliciana: A textbook example of modern Lugana from Lake Garda[cite: 14]. Lively lemon cut, softer yellow flesh, and a wonderfully gripping texture.

  • 2025 GODELLO MG Ribeira Sacra, Pazo da Maga: Crystalline Godello from the steep slate terraces of Galicia. Expect pithy lime and firm white peach driven by an electric mineral streak.

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