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Apostolos Spiropoulos |
The Spiropoulos family, closely associated with winemaking since 1860, has also been pioneering in the production of organic viticulture since 1993. With careful attention and sensitivity to the environment they have gone to great lengths to create the ideal conditions for the production of their wines.
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The Spiropoulos winery |
The vineyards are situated in the center of the Peloponnese on the Mantinia Plateau 650m above sea level and also in Nemea. A total of 50 hectares (500 stremata) of land is cultivated with Moschofilero, Agiorghitiko, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah as well as other varieties. Their high quality wines are produced under the supervision on the UC-Davis trained Apostolos Spiropoulos. The old winery, where the family’s history was established, is being restored and converted into a research and training center for vineyards and wine.
1860 - Spiropoulos family first becomes acquainted with the art of cultivating vineyards and making wine. (The original winery is now a research facility).
1970 - Upgrade and modernization of old winery and expansion of the vineyards.
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The Spiropoulos winery |
1989 - New modern winery is established in the heart of ancient Mantinia.
1993 - Implementation of Organically Grown cultivation process begins, according to EU directive 2092/91.
1996 - Domaine Spiropoulos acquires the certification of the Organically Grown Grapes.
1999 - Domaine Spiropoulos facilities acquire Quality Certification according to ISO9002.
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The Spiropoulos vineyards |
Domaine Spiropoulos owns vineyards in the Mantinia and Nemea Appellation zones (VQPRD) of the Peloponnese. Grapes are hand-picked and taken under climate controlled conditions to their modern winery facilities in ancient Mantinia. There, the grapes are crushed and vinified under strictly controlled conditions. The wines are then aged and matured in underground cellars in stainless steel tanks or French oak barrels of 225-300lt. A final quality control takes place during the bottling stage guaranteeing the release of the highest quality products to the market.
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