On the nose there’s elegant aromas of sweet quince, strawberries, and cherries accompanied by hints of citrus peel. On the palate there’s strawberries, cherries and red apples. Dry, light with crisp acidity and a surprisingly long finish. The grapes are selected from a single vineyard at their aromatic peak.

Troupis Winery is based in Mantinia, in the Peloponese. PDO Mantinia is a high altitude plateau at 660 meters above sea-level, though some vineyards go as high up as 800 meters. The region is surrounded by mountains, and has a Mediterranean climate with continental influences. It is one of the coldest PDO zones in Greece with plenty of rain and snow here. Cooler temperatures result in a slow and even ripening of the grapes and a late harvest, which usually takes place in mid-October. The indigenous and star grape of the region is the pink-skinned Moschofilero, which is a very versatile grape that can make lightly aromatic whites, roses, skin contact wines and even sparkling.

Troupis is a family-owned boutique winery which was founded in 2010, though the family had been cultivating their privately owned Moschofilero vineyards since the 1970s. The economic crisis of 2010 did not stand in the way of the winery’s development but marked the beginning of a new course for the family business and the future of Moschofilero. They started with 7 hectares of vineyards but are continuously expanding. The Troupis family employ a lot of alternative winemaking methods including ceramic containers, concrete tanks, oak and acacia barrels, as well as skin contact times of several hours or even several days, fermentation with indigenous yeasts and minimum interventions. The family established the first vineyard plantings of Assyrtiko in Mantinia and this year released their Rynitis Retsina wine made from Assyrtiko – this wine came second in the 50 Great Greek Wines competition and sold out in days.

The grapes are selected from a single vineyard at their aromatic peak. A combination of traditional and modern winemaking methods is applied to release the full aromatic and taste potential of the Moschofilero.

TOMH rose” is an excellent accompaniment to dishes based on pasta with tomato, braised fish, and dishes combining sweet and sour flavour like Chinese food. Served at 12 ˚C.