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Aromatic Greek Wines Basket

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Four bottles total

One bottle Mega Spileo Sauvignon Blanc


Type: Dry white wine

Varietals: Sauvignon Blanc 100%

Vineyard: Mountain vineyard of Kalavrita

Cellar: Careful handling of the grapes, skin contact for about 4 hours. Alcoholic fermentation at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks. The wine stays in contact with its fine lees for almost 3 weeks.

Tasting Notes: Bright yellow color with green hues. High intensity of exotic fruits and asparagus in the nose. Full body and refreshing on the palate leaving long fruity aftertaste


One bottle Mega Spileo III Cuvee White


Type: Dry white wine

Varietals: Malagousia 60%, Assyrtiko 20%, Chardonnay 20%

Vineyard: Mountain vineyards of Kalavryta

Cellar: Every variety is vinified separately. Fermentation in small stainless steel tanks at low temperature of Malagousia and Assyrtiko must. 3 months on fine lees. The Chardonnay must is fermented in 300 litters oak barrels and stays 4 months in total. The final blend stays in a stainless steel tank for 3 weeks before bottling.

Tasting Notes: Straw yellow color with green hues. White flowers, basil, white nectarine and coconut butter on the nose. In the mouth the crispy acidity is well integrated by the tannins of the barrels. Nice complexity on the palate
and a long refreshing after taste. Food pairings: Sea food, white fresh cheese and poultry.


One bottle Mega Spileo III Cuvee Red

Type: Dry red wine

Vineyard: Mountain vineyards of Kalavrita

Cellar: Every variety is vinified separately. The must stay in contact with the skins until the end of the fermentation. After the final blend, the wine matures in new oak barrels for 8 months.

Tasting Notes: Deep red color with bluish hues. Complex nose of red and black fruits syrups, graphite, sweet spices and vanilla. Well-balanced, warm and dense in the mouth with soft tannins. Long aftertaste of sweet spices. Food pairings: yellow cheeses, roast meat.

One bottle Samos sweet

Type: Sweet white wine.

Grape varieties: Moschato Aspro 100%.

Vineyard: Short bush trailed vine- yards in high altitude in Samos. Harvest mostly end of August.

Vinification: Gentle handling of the grapes. Skin contact during 4 hours. Alcohol is added to the produced must so the grape's sugar remain to the final product.

The character: Golden-yellow color. Exotic fruits, green tea and flowers in the nose with hints of canned fruits. Fully aromatic, sweet and warm in the mouth with adequate acidity refreshing the palate. Food pairings: Fruits salad, various desserts, or salty dishes.

About Cavino Winery

CAVINO winery, which was founded in 1958, is located on the slopes of Aigialia, amid charming vineyards. The company's main goal and vision is to promote Greek vineyards both in Greece and abroad and they are committed to producing high-quality wines.


About Mega Spileo Estate

There are official references to the monastery vineyard which date back to 1550. The estate and the winery building, including a dormitory and a chapel, were used by the monks to cultivate and harvest the grapes. Indeed some of them still recount tales of their days at the Great Vineyard and remember them fondly.

Read more on the company's website: https://cavino.gr/wineries/

Donated By Cavino Mega Spileo