Greece ~ Tsilili
At the foot of Meteora Rocks and around the prehistoric Cave of Theopetra, signs of human existence and evolution are found far back into Paleolithic era. Here, at the Cave of Theopetra, there were found, among other things, grape seeds which provoke change in the history of wine and prove the ancient coexistence of this place with the vine and the wine. During the Byzantine era, the sacred vine cultivation and evolution of winemaking passed into the hands of the monks of the sacred Rocks who practiced them with the same reverence as worshipping God. Here, at Raxa Trikala, in 1989 the Tsililis distillery- winery was founded. The Tsililis family was the first to bottle tsipouro Thessaly, with the homonymous geographical indication, recognized by the European Union. Today the family continues to be a pioneer in the effort for the highlighting the international recognition of tsipouro, of this original Greek alcoholic drink. The continuous effort to praise the dynamics of grapes has resulted in the creation of a range of single varietal grape distillates and an aged in oak barriques tsipouro. In 1996, the Tsililis family has created the THEOPETRA ESTATE, an icon winery with organically grown vineyards, in order to highlight the particularities of the area and to revive rare Greek grape varieties. Long historical tradition and modern technology are combined harmoniously with human inspiration to perpetuate the local wine culture, with respect towards the environment (Natura 2000). The relation of the Tsililis family with tsipouro and wine is a family affair. It begins immediately after the Second World War when Efthymios Tsililis as commissioner of the village church, is responsible for the communal alembic still while, he reveals the secrets of tsipouro at his fellow villagers. In the following decades, the family cultivates its own vineyards and produces tsipouro and wine for its own use, according to the traditional custom of the people of the region. 1990.Tsipouro Tsilili is marketed, the first to be bottled in Thessaly. The philosophy that characterizes the Tsililis family is the respect for the uniqueness and diversity of each region, every corner of the Greek land which has their own special treasures. Through a thorough and mysterious discovery process of our country, we envision the revival of the historic vineyard of Meteora, the qualitative development and the enhancement of local wine and distillation culture. The cultivation of the family vineyard and the management of the winery are ruled by the respect for the ecosystem of the area Antichasia- Meteora (protected area of Natura 2000). Nowadays, tsipouro and wine of Meteora have the place and the image they deserve in the Greek market. They are products of which the high quality is in absolute harmony with the rare beauty of the landscape that gave birth to them. 舊石器時代人類生存和進化的跡象發現於米特奧拉岩石腳下和Theopetra 史前洞穴的周圍, 這也是惹起改變葡萄酒的歷史及證明葡萄酒於古代已存在的葡萄籽發現的地方。1989 年 Tsililis 釀酒廠成立。 Tsililis第一瓶的葡萄酒是以地理標誌為名的”時光色薩利”由歐洲聯盟承認。今天,Tsililis家庭繼續努力作為一個先鋒, 為的是能突出及得到國際承認,他致力創作一系列的單品葡萄品種葡萄酒及陳年於橡木桶內。 1996 年,Tsililis 家庭創造了 THEOPETRA 房地產,圖示酒廠與有機種植葡萄園,突顯該地區的特殊性,重振罕見的希臘葡萄品種。 悠久的歷史傳統與現代技術結合和諧人類的靈感,以延續當地的葡萄酒文化,以尊重環境 (Natura 2000 年)。Tsililis 家族與酒的關係是一家子的事。它開始於第二次世界大戰時埃夫西米奧斯 Tsililis 作為村裡的教堂,專員是負責社區蒸餾器,同時他向村民揭示”時光色薩利”的秘密。 之後的幾十年間,家庭培育自己的葡萄園和根據該地區人民的傳統習俗生產葡萄酒供其自己使用。1990.Tsipouro Tsilili 對外銷售第一瓶的色薩利。 Tsililis家庭的理念是尊重希臘每個區域、每個角落的土地的唯一性和多樣性,並其有自己特殊的珍品。通過希臘徹底和神秘的發現過程,他們設想的歷史性葡萄園米特奧拉、 質量的發展和增強當地的葡萄酒和蒸餾文化的復興。家庭葡萄園的栽培與酒廠的管理技術都受尊重地區 Antichasia-米特奧拉 (Natura 2000 年保護區) 的生態系統所管制。 現在的”時光色薩利”和米特奧拉酒在希臘有其價值及市場形象。它們是高品質的產品及絕對和諧景觀生下的罕見之美。 Vineyards: Theopetra Estate covers 15 hectares situated in the east of Meteora, on hilly slopes around the prehistoric 葡萄園 cave of Theopetra. Terroir: The combination of a particular composition of the soil, which allows low yields, and continental climate creates wines with intense flavors,balanced acidity and high concentration. Soil: The vineyards of the estate span hillside (10% -30% inclination) with an east/west row orientation at an altitude of 280-350m. The soil composition varies due to the rare formation of Meteora Rocks. The main characteristic is the presence of slate which makes the plots "shallow" and it provides excellent drainage. In areas where there is a high presence of limestone, composed of marine fossils, white varieties are cultivated. The resulting wine is characterized by high acidity and minerality. In vineyards with clay-sand composition, locally with high presence of iron, red grape varieties are grown that produce wines with complex aromas, rich ripe tannins and balanced acidity. Mesoclimate: The mesoclimate of the region is continental, with rainy cold winters and sunny, hot and dry summers. The high diurnal temperature range during spring and summer allows intense and complex flavors to develop and slow maturation retaining high levels of acidity. Frequent northerly winds from the Pindos Mountain cool the vines and prevent the development of diseases. Human factor: The above characteristics consist ideal conditions for organic vine cultivation. All vineyards of Theopetra Estate are grown using organic practices, certified by DIO (Organization of Control & Certification for Products of Organic Cultivation). The yields of vines are very low: 6000- 7000kg/ha for white varieties and 4000-5000kg/ha for red varieties in single cordon pruning system and practicing strict green harvest. The resulting wines are of high concentration, intense aromas and refreshing acidity. Theopetra 地產占地15公頃,位於米特奧拉,東側Theopetra史前洞穴周圍的丘陵斜坡。 風土: 允許低的特定組成的組合收益率,和大陸性氣候可釀出濃濃的味道, 酸度均衡和高濃度葡萄酒。 土壤: 葡萄園跨越山坡 (10%-30% 斜度)與海拔280-350米的東/西行方向。 土壤的組成於不同罕見的米特奧拉上岩 石形成。主 要 特點是"shallow”的石板,它提供了良好的排水性能。這地區有石灰石,海洋生物化石,白色 葡萄品種可大量栽培, 所釀成的葡萄酒有高酸度和礦化的特點。葡萄園由粘土砂組成,具有高成份的鐵,在 此種植的紅葡萄品種所生產的葡萄酒香氣芬芳而複雜、 豐富成熟的單寧與酸度達到的完美平衡。 氣候:該區域的 mesoclimate是大陸性氣候,有陰雨寒冷的冬天,陽光明媚及幹熱的夏季。在春季和夏季的高晝夜溫 度範圍造成激烈和複雜的口味,發展並使之慢慢成熟,保持高水準的酸度。從Pindos山頻繁的 北風保持葡萄藤清涼,並防止疾病的發展。 人為因素 : 上述特點是有機葡萄種植的理想條件。所有的Theopetra的葡萄園種植,均使用有機的做法,由DIO(控制與 認證為有機栽培產品的組織)認證。葡萄藤的產量是非常低:6000-7000公斤/公頃的白葡萄品種和4000- 5000公斤/公頃的紅葡萄品種。以single cordon pruning system修剪系統和實行嚴格的綠色收穫。所釀制的 葡萄酒具有濃度高濃郁和清爽的酸度。 |