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Sclavos Vino di Sasso

Sclavos Vino di Sasso

The saltiest, spiciest and most mineral expression of Greece
Biodynamic
Natural
Sclavos Vino di Sasso
75 cl.
2024
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Details
12.50%
Alcohol 12.50%
Ionian Islands
Production area Ionian Islands
D.O.P. Robola Cefalonia
Designation of Origin D.O.P. Robola Cefalonia
Sclavos
Winery Sclavos
100% Robola
Varieties 100% Robola
11.0
Service 11.0
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

Tasting notes Sclavos Vino di Sasso 2024

White wine Aged on its lees Biodynamic and Natural. 8 meses en barrica.

Style Sclavos Vino di Sasso
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Less aromatic
Very aromatic
Pairing
Salads, Seafood, White fish

About Sclavos Vino di Sasso

The English commissioner Napier named it and hit the nail on the head: Vino di Sasso (which translates as stone wine). There has never been a name that better describes the flavour and aroma of this totally mineral wine, which grows on the nutrient-poor limestone soils of the Ionian island of Kefalonia.

This classic Greek white wine is made using the Robola variety by Sclavos, a legendary winery on the island, founded in 1919. Today, Evriviadis Sklavos, the third generation of the family, is in charge of the winery and has been making wines since 1990, but using a completely biodynamic approach with as little intervention as possible. So in this winery, where they have been making wines for years, the lunar cycles, the manual and completely environmentally friendly work and the vineyard play a key role during the wine production process. The vines, which are over 30 years old and planted at an altitude of 650-700 metres, grow completely free of chemical products on the Paliki peninsula.

In this area, which is mostly surrounded by water, the maritime influence is unquestionable, and both the water and the breezes soften the temperatures. The reflection of the sun on the surface of the sea, which acts as a mirror, reflecting the rays of light that hit the grape clusters, is also very important, helping the grapes to ripen properly. The latter is a very significant detail, since across the rest of Greece, ripening is a difficult issue, with hard to avoid humidity and fungal diseases. However, this is not a problem for the Robola, a typical variety that gives its name to the D.O.P. Robola Cefalonia, and is used to make Sclavos Vino di Sasso.

Even so, and although it takes time, Sclavos Vino di Sasso manages to ripen slowly, with the harvest beginning in the first weeks of September. After manual harvesting and selection, the Sclavos Vino di Sasso must is extracted in pneumatic presses (guaranteeing the good condition of the wine thanks to the nitrogenous environment), and will be fermented in stainless steel tanks. This process, where the yeasts are key, takes place spontaneously, leaving the wine in contact with the lees once it is finished. It spends quite some time in wooden barrels of over 300 litres in capacity, where it ages for a fairly long time. Finally, Sclavos Vino di Sasso is bottled unfiltered and unclarified.

2022

Sclavos Vino di Sasso 2022 is a subtly light and aromatic white wine. On the nose, aromas of green apple and pear are prominent, with a subtle hint of peach. On the palate, it is balanced and fresh, with well-integrated acidity. The barrel aging imparts a smooth texture and a prolonged finish. Perfect for those seeking a white wine with character and elegance.
2021

Sclavos Vino di Sasso 2021 is a defined light-coloured white with golden rims. The nose is intense, with floral and fruity aromas (citrus, lemon). The palate is mainly mineral, with great acidity (but tasty and well balanced). Long and flavoursome finish.

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  • We send it to Portugal with CTT Express to your home
  • The shipment for 12 bottles is €8.50 with CTT Express.
  • For orders over €150 shipping is free with CTT Express.