Seeking the perfect location, Yiannis and Amalia Tselepos chose the earthy foothills of historic Mount Parnon in Peloponnese to plant vineyards and establish Tselepos Estate in 1989. Yiannis had studied oenology at the University of Dijon, graduated in 1979, and spent two years working at Burgundy wineries before settling in Mantinia, Arcadia, in 1981 — the year he first began making wine in this extraordinary highland region.
Mantinia’s inland climate, stony-clay soils, and high altitude are ideal for producing wines of exceptional quality. It is no coincidence that Tselepos founded the first winery to vinify the Moschofilero variety, making it a benchmark for this uniquely aromatic indigenous Greek grape. With the purchase of Driopi Estate and its Nemea vineyard at Koutsi, Tselepos Estate now cultivates 50 ha of privately owned vineyards and 20 ha of cooperating-producer vineyards. The first wine, Mantinia PDO, was launched in 1991.
Winery Tour and Wine Tasting
- Estate & Vineyard Tour: Visit the Tselepos Estate at the foot of Mount Parnon and learn how a Burgundy-trained oenologist’s vision led to the creation of Mantinia’s defining winery — and the discovery of Moschofilero’s full potential. Guests are conducted through the winery, the ageing cellar, and the vineyards.
- Moschofilero Pioneer: Understand why Tselepos is credited with pioneering the vinification of Moschofilero and what makes this highly aromatic Peloponnese variety from the Arcadian highlands so captivating.
- Wine Tasting: Taste the Tselepos portfolio — from their signature Moschofilero to other Peloponnesian expressions — and experience the Burgundy-influenced philosophy that has guided the estate since 1989.
Book your wine tasting experience at Tselepos Estate in Mantinia, Arcadia, Peloponnese.
