Thanks to its rich, fertile soil and favorable Mediterranean climate of mild winters and pleasantly cool summers, Chios has a long and venerable tradition in viticulture. According to ancient sources, its legendary Ariousios wine was considered the best in all of Greece, while other native wines, such as Melas Oinos—today's Chiotiko Krasero—were famous throughout the Aegean and seen as luxury items. Centuries later, following the devastation of the island during the Greek War of Independence and the extensive emigration in the 1900s, viticulture declined, but today, with great care and effort and lots of new plantings, the forsaken vineyards of Chios are making a dynamic comeback to regain their former glory.
Our two acre single estate vineyard, created by consolidating seven farm ownerships, cultivates local and Aegean varieties with respect for the environment and the traditional values of viticulture.
An indigenous variety said to have produced Pramneion, a widely celebrated wine in ancient times. It is responsible for fine red vintages with intense aromas of red fruit, low acidity, and medium tannins. It ages in the bottle and pairs perfectly with white and red meats.
A rare local variety often blended with other indigenous or international grapes. It can make red and rosé wines with a refined taste, velvety texture, and aromas of Mediterranean herbs and forest fruit. It ages in the barrel to reach full flavor.
A once scarce and now increasingly sought-after Aegean variety responsible for strong, deep red wines with intense aromas of exotic fruits and spices, medium acidity, and high tannins. Aged for a long time in oak barrels.
A relatively unknown but highly intriguing Aegean variety that stands out for its fragrant nose and complex character. It produces elegant and refreshing whites with crisp acidity and lively citrus notes.
A white Aegean variety widely used in blends, it makes dry wines with a brilliant straw yellow color and a rich body that fills the mouth with a sense of earthy texture.
