Searching back in time for modern ideas we created this alternative style of Moschofilero fermented entirely with naturally occurring yeast with minimum intervention afterwards. Moschofilero is skin contact, spontaneous fermentation, unfined and unfiltered with minimum sulfites. Hoof & Lur is Troupis’ winery homage to the wines native to high plateau of Mantinia for millennia. Floral with powdered sugar and blood orange that entice on the nose. Citrus notes and fresh acidity add vibrancy to the palate.
This is a powerful and pointed Xinomavro, showing off some typical rusticity but having just enough fruit to balance (some of) the power. It's earthy and complex. Very dry, a bit acidic and astringent?in other words, Xinomavro?this is an old-school versio...