Kokkino Mavrodafne 2022 | Petrakopoulos

Crafted from a single Mavrodaphne vineyard on the southern slopes of Kefalonia, this wine benefits from sandy clay soils. With careful pruning, dry-farming practices, and meticulous sorting at the winery, only the finest grapes are selected. A brief skin contact during fermentation gives this wine a fresh, vibrant character, offering bright red fruit flavors and soft, refined tannins.

About the domaine:

Petrakopoulos Winery, based on the beautiful island of Kefalonia, Greece, is renowned for producing exceptional wines that reflect the unique terroir of the region. The winery, run by the Petrakopoulos family, has a rich heritage in winemaking, with a focus on small, meticulously crafted batches. They prioritize the preservation of indigenous grape varieties, such as Robola, Mavrodaphne, and Zakynthino, utilizing organic and sustainable viticulture practices to showcase the island’s biodiversity and natural beauty.

The winery takes pride in the quality of their grapes, employing non-irrigated cultivation and careful hand-sorting to ensure the best results. Each wine is crafted with minimal intervention, allowing the character of the grapes and the land to shine through. Petrakopoulos wines are known for their freshness, vibrant fruit flavors, and elegant structure, making them a true reflection of Kefalonian winemaking tradition and innovation.

Their winemaking facilities are also deeply connected to the island’s history, with the winery housed in traditional buildings that add to the experience of tasting their wines amidst a picturesque landscape​.