After an extensive stay in Burgundy, where Yiannis Tselepos studied oenology, acquired wine-making experience and assimilated the philosophy of Burgundy wine, he returned to Greece in 1980 and settled in Mantinia.
For the next decade, he worked as a consultant oenologist in the area and was a leader in rejuvenating the Mantinia Moschofilero variety in the area.
He and his wife, Amalia, chose the lands at the foothills of Mount Parnonas in Arkadia to establish their vineyard. The excellent mesoclimate of the area in combination with the poor rocky clay soils were selected to produce high-quality wines.
The winery΄s philosophy is based on the belief that the future of Greek wine is the utilisation and promotion of native Greek varieties. Loyal to that philosophy, two extremely compelling Greek varieties, Moschofilero and Agiorgitiko, are grown on the estate΄s privately owned 45 hectares and are used as ambassadors in the winery΄s export activities.
Today, the Domaine Tselepos is integrated and verticalised, with a modern winery producing 350,000 bottles and exporting 30% of its wines.
THE DOMAINE WINES
Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Wines
1. Mantinia Tselepos
2. Nemea Driopi
3. Nemea Reserve
Protected Geographic Indication (PGI) Wines
1. Marmaria (Chardonnay)
2. Melissopetra (Gewürztraminer)
3. Avlotopi (Cabernet Sauvignon)
4. Kokkinomylos (Merlot)
5. Domaine Tselepos (Cabernet Sauvignon – Merlot)
Sparkling Wines
1. Amalia Brut (traditional method)
NV Ktima Tselepos, Amalia Brut, Methode Traditionnelle
2011 Tselepos Classic, Mantinia, 100% Moschofilero
2010 Ktima Tselepos, Blanc de Gris, 100% Moschofilero
2011 Ktima Tselepos, Melissopetra, 100% Gewurztraminer
2011 Driopi, Rose, 100% Agiorgitiko
2009 Dryopi Classic, 100% Agiorgitiko
2008 Ktima Dryopi, Reserve, 100% Agiorgitiko
2007 Ktima Tselepos, Kokkinomylos, 100% Merlot
The Spiropoulos family has maintained close ties with vineyards and wine since 1860. The family’s vineyards are located on the Ancient Mantinia plateau in the central Peloponnese at an altitude of 650 meters, and in the vicinity of Ancient Nemea. Α total of over 50 Ha of vineyards are cultivated with grapes ranging from Moschofilero, Agiorgitiko, Lagorthi and Merlot to Cabernet sauvignon, Cabernet franc, Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc and Syrah.
Since 1993, cultivation in Domaine Spiropoulos (Mantinia) vineyards has met the “Organic Farming” requirements of EU Law 2092/91, and since 1996 the grapes of Domaine Spiropoulos (Mantinia) have been certified for organic cultivation by DIO, one of the authorized agencies in Greece for certification of organic produce.
The target is producing high-quality grapes and wines and protecting the ecosystem and the environment.
Since 1993, cultivation in Domaine Spiropoulos (Mantinia) vineyards has met the “Organic Farming” requirements of EU Law 2092/91, and since 1996 the grapes of Domaine Spiropoulos (Mantinia) have been certified for organic cultivation by DIO, one of the authorized agencies in Greece for certification of organic produce.
The target is producing high-quality grapes and wines and protecting the ecosystem and the environment.
Dr. Apostolos Spiropoulos discusses the history of Domaine Spiropoulos
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