Troupis Moschofilero Rosé Thunder 2024
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The Land
Mantinia sits high on a plateau in the Arcadian mountains of the central Peloponnese, around 650 to 700 meters above sea level, a cool, continental pocket that is unusual for Greek wine country. Troupis farms in the Fteri district, on plots called Litharakia, Katarrachia, and Belberi, on sandy clay loam over well-drained, rocky clay. The altitude and the swings in temperature it brings are what let Moschofilero, a pink-skinned, aromatic grape, hang onto the acidity and perfume that flatten out at lower elevations. It's a distinct expression of the grape compared to warmer parts of the Peloponnese.
The Wine
100% Moschofilero, fermented in stainless steel to preserve its aromatics and pale pink color. Rose petal and ginger show first on the nose, moving into strawberry, peach, lychee, and a citrusy lift with a touch of quince. The palate is medium-bodied and crisp, with tropical notes of passionfruit and kiwi threaded through, finishing bone dry and refreshing. It's built for lift and perfume rather than weight, true to what this grape does at altitude.
The People
The Troupis family has farmed the Mantinia plateau since the 1970s, originally growing grapes alongside a nursery business selling vines, fruit trees, and flowers. That changed in 2010, when the family committed to their own vineyards, now about 7 hectares, and began bottling under their own name. Moschofilero is the backbone of the estate, though they've also planted a small parcel of Assyrtiko, one of the only plantings of that grape in Mantinia. The winery stays small and estate-focused, working only with fruit they grow themselves.
Food Pairing
Grilled octopus with lemon, a Greek salad with feta and oregano, spanakopita, or spicy shrimp saganaki. The wine's acidity and fruit make it a natural with the bright, herbal, briny flavors of Greek cooking, and it has enough freshness for a hot afternoon on the patio.
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Greece – Mainland covers a diverse range of wine regions shaped by mountains, rivers, and varying altitudes, from the cool slopes of Macedonia in the north to the sunlit plains of the Peloponnese. Key areas like Naoussa, Nemea, and Amyndeon are known for structured reds from Xinomavro and Agiorgitiko, while higher-altitude zones produce crisp, aromatic whites from Roditis, Malagousia, and Assyrtiko. Soils range from limestone and marl to clay and schist, and elevation plays a crucial role in moderating the heat, allowing for balance and freshness across styles. This varied landscape has helped reestablish the mainland as the backbone of Greece’s modern wine revival.
