Labyrinth Solera of Megas Oenos
- Red
- Agiorghitiko (80%), Cabernet Sauvignon (20%)
Vinification & Aging
Fermentation and extraction in stainless steel vats. Post fermentation extraction at 20˚C. Total extraction time 17 days. Full malolactic fermentation in barriques.
A one-of-a-kind wine that is made from sequent vintages of the Megas Oenos label that mature together in a special foudre (barrique). This is a type of Solera where we take out 400 lt of wine each year, which is bottled as Labyrinth and we top up the foudre with the Megas Oenos of the current vintage.
Ecosystems
The vineyards are located in the Nemea region of Peloponnese. Vines are planted at high elevation on rocky soils for both Agiorghitiko and Cabernet Sauvignon. Vines are stressed and dry farmed so the root systems reach deep into the soils to find nutrients.
Tasting Notes
The color is deep purple with some terracotta hues. On the nose it is mature, concentrated, dense, and with immense complexity. Aromas are focused on ripe red fruits (morello cherries, blackberries, and cherries) along with spicy characteristics such as clove, cinnamon, and black pepper. Hints of herbal aromas and cedar are revealed. On the mouth it is full-bodied, smooth, and silky, with well-structured tannins and vivid acidity: so mature and yet so young. Flavors are consistent with the aromas and become even more dominant. The aftertaste is elegant, powerful, exquisitely complex, and seems to go on forever.