Day: March 31, 2020

With respect for Nature and Man, we create wines that reflect the terroirs and the grape varieties which spawned them. A unique ecosystem was chosen by the Domaine Hatzimichalis. The ecosystem lies in Opountia Locris, a site in the valley of Atalanti in Central Greece which is surrounded by Mountain Knimida to the north, Mountain[…]

Agiorgitiko (pronounced AYE-yor-YEE-tee-ko) is a captivating grape variety that caresses the senses with elegance, freshness and intensity of aromas and flavours. It is a red grape variety and is frequently referred to as “multi-dynamic”, since it is capable of producing a large range of styles, it is a remarkably versatile grape variety, and is used[…]

PDO Wines of Greece (“Protected Designation of Origin”) include the Greek wine category of “Designation of Origin Wines” (AOQS and AOC). The areas where AOQS wines are produced – “Designation of Origin of Superior Quality” (part of thePDO Wines of Greece) are in essence the historical winegrowing and winemaking areas of Greece. In those areas,[…]

The PGI Wines of Greece (“Protected Geographical Indication”) comprise the Greek “Local Wines” category and some wines of “Traditional Appellation”. Both European and Greek wine legislation stipulates that local wines are a sub-category of table wines which have been experiencing considerable growth both in Greece and other European countries. The introduction of the PGI Wines[…]