An ancient terroir reemerges. A playground of very rare indigenous varieties. Centuries old own rooted vines in a stunning and extreme Cycladic setting.
Our Vineyards
in Serifos island
Cyclades, Greece
Winery
Serifos, with its beautiful vineyards, is a pristine landscape with a rich history of wine production. This traditional vineyard, lost in time, is revived with the new winery that rises here. Our love of the land and winemaking has led us to create a place where traditional techniques meet modern innovations.
Our winery reflects the beauty and authenticity of the Cycladic environment. Set in a stunning landscape, it combines unique architecture with attention to detail, offering a space that invites you to discover the secrets of winemaking.
Our winery is under construction and is preparing to open its doors in a short time! We look forward to welcoming you and sharing with you our passion for the world of wine. Until then, please watch our updates for more details on our opening and visit availability.
Wines
Thecla, Dry White Wine
2022 harvest
A white field blend of rare indigenous varieties, based on the local specialty Serifiotiko. Coming from very old own rooted vines from the rugged terraces overlooking the sea.
Spent 7 months on its fine lees in inox tanks, minimum sulphites.
Limited production.
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Our History
Family owned for more than two centuries, the vineyard located in the Sklavogianni region of Serifos, was producing wine when German explorer Ludwig Ross visited the island in 1837.
Originally set up as a mixed use farm, the estate was producing wine, figs, wheat and would also accommodate cattle.
The wine was being sold to neighboring island Syros and more distant Hydra, being further sold to international markets of the time from the merchants of these islands
Deserted after the second World War, following the fate of the rest of the island, the estate was resurrected in 2016.
The ‘Ark’ of rare vines
The vineyard is blessed with more than 8 rare local own rooted grape varieties, whose age is lost in time, but according to local witnesses, exceeds 110 years.
Serifos used to boast a very large vineyard, producing more than 4.000 tons of wine back in 1837 according to German explorer Ludwig Ross.
Our research on the island of Serifos has led us to record more than 20 local or Cycladic indigenous varieties, and the list is still being enriched.
Varieties we planted
- Aidani
- Asyrtiko
- Mavrotragano
- Serifiotiko
Ark’s Varieties
- Mavroliatis
- Niaropi
- Platyracho
- Potamisi
- Psarosyriko
- Tsampato Red
- Tsampato White
Sustainability
The steep sloped terraces of our vineyards have been cultivated by traditional methods using horses and donkeys for ploughing, and all the rest of the necessary works being done by hand. No tractor has ever entered the vineyard.
Due to the very dry and windy enviroment, disease pressure is very low, thus helping us avoid chemicals for spraying. Only sulpur and tiny amounts of copper have been used preemptively.
Harvest is strictly done by hand and grapes are transported by donkeys.