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Thyrsus white

God of wine, Dionysus, was born on the slopes of Mount Pangeo, where the vine was celebrated as a living god and where the grapes for this wine originate. The Dionysian mysteries, an evolutionary rite that honored him, had thyrsus as their ultimate symbol, a fennel wrapped in ivy, with a pine-cone at its top.

  • Grower: Oenogenesis
  • Vintage: 2014
  • Grapes: Malagousia 60% / Viognier 40%
  • Appellation: PGI Macedonia
  • Alcohol: 12.70%
  • Bottle: 750ml
  • Viticulture: Low Intervention
  • Vinification: 7 months on its lees in stainless steel
  • Notes: Clear bright lemon color, with white stone and white skin fruits on the nose, and a rich, full body, with tropical fruits and honey.

Key Info

Viticulture

  • Low Intervention / Sustainable
  • Climate: Mediterranean / continental climate with mild Winters and dry Summers
  • Soil: Chalky clay
  • Vine age: Planted in 1992
  • Altitude: 220m
  • Slope: Plains
  • Planting density: 4,000 plants / ha
  • Yield: 2.3kg / plant
  • Irrigation: Drip & once / twice before harvesting
  • Spraying: 1-2 per season (copper / sulfur)
  • Harvesting: Manual

Vinification

  • Maceration: Stainless steel
  • Yeast: Cultured
  • Malolactic: Blocked through temperature control
  • Maturation: 7 months on its lees in stainless steel
  • Clarification: Bentonite
  • Filtration: Paper filter
  • Production: 6,000 lt
  • Alcohol: 12.70%
  • Acidity: 5.60 gr/l
  • RS: 2.80 gr/l
  • Total sulfites: 92 mg/l
  • Certification: –
  • Bottle: 750ml

Winery

Oenogenesis was founded in 2006 and is owned and operated by one of the greatest oenologists of Greece, Bakis Tsalkos.
Bakis was trained and experienced in Montpellier and Bordeaux for most of his life, and returned to Greece in 1985 to adapt his knowledge to the local terroir and grapes. He single-handedly launched the winemaking region of Drama, the youngest of Greece, which dominated the domestic market in the 90’s and early 2000. Drama is known for its elegance and aromatic expression in wines, as well as its optimal terroir for international grapes.
Bakis’ principle is the absence of anything chemical, with as little intervention or spraying in the vineyard, and vinification of the highest standards. Sulfites are kept below organic standards levels. At least 85% of grapes grow in estate owned vineyards.

Region

Drama is situated on the foothills of mountain “Falakro” (literally “bald”, although the locals call it “the mountain of the flowers”). Drama built is in an area full of green and a lot of water. Very beautiful and hospitable, it has many picturesque neighborhoods, large squares, areas with green, and well maintained classic mansions. It is ideal for tourism in the Winter, as well as Fall and Spring excursions out in nature.