RouvalisAsprolithiOrganicRoditisPeloponnese

<p>Founded in 1990 by Angelos Rouvalisand today run by his daughter Theodora and her husband, Antonio Ruiz Pañego, the two oenologists cultivate both indigenous and international grape varieties. They produce authentic, harmonious, and value-oriented wines that express the unique terroir of the slopes of Aigialeia. In the northern Peloponnese, in the mountainous region above Aigion, the vineyard sits between 500 and 1050m above sea level. They are uniquely beautiful, with terraced vineyards overlooking the Corinthian Gulf. The fertile soil is well drained due to the inclination of the hills and the vines benefit from the east-west mountain ridge of the central Peloponnese which acts as a natural barrier against hotter winds from the south. With an important differential in temperatures between day and night, which creates the perfect conditions for growing high-quality fruit in a hot climate. Finally, the slopes are very steep and near to the sea, and the air currents prevent diseases developing, creating conditions favourable to organic viticulture.The main vine plots are in the regions of Pyrgaki, Trapezaand Ziriain mountainous Aigialeia, at an altitude of 840-1100 m. The soil is poor and infertile and of ideal mechanical composition. The Roditisgrown in this area is the reddish sparse-berry. Cultivation is carried out entirely by hand and yields do not exceed 50hl/ha.Grape-picking is done by hand using small crates. In 2022, it took place in the first fortnight of October under exceptional climatic conditions. The grapes attained excellent maturity, with good acidity levels. After the raw material was sorted and the grapes lightly pressed, the free-run juice underwent static debourbage and slow alcoholic fermentation at low temperatures (13–16°C) until approximately the middle of November. After that, the tasting and final blending of wines from different plots took place. Finally, the wine was bottled in the presence of inert gas. At all stages of the wine-making process, from receiving the grapes to the bottling of the wine, natural gravity flow is used.Yellow-white in colour with greenish streaks and bouquets of fresh fruit (green apple, melon) with vivid brush strokes of citrus fruits on a mineral base, characteristic of the quality wines of the region. On the palate it feels full and balanced with a refreshing acidity and fruity aftertaste.Rouvalis Asprolithi Organic Roditis Peloponnese | Gusto Wines</p>