The entire design of the bioclimatic winery aims to
optimize the production process. The temperatures
achieved are the ideal temperatures for the wine in every phase of its production. So yes
affects the production process positively.
-What is the capacity of the winery in terms of bottling and
what varieties does the wine come from – is the production available in the
domestic market or do you also export?
We are a boutique winery from Veria, with specialization and love for
the local variety of Xinomavro. Our vineyard is located in
Trilofo in the PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) zone of Naoussa,
a region that gives wines with a strong character.
Our goal is to strengthen the expression of the diversity of our
terroir (local) and to explore the potential of the powerful
variety of xenomavro, with respect to the environment and the
people who produce and consume it.
Our collection includes a total of 5 labels. The “Atti” range consists
of 3 unique blends of the xinomavro, helping the public to be introduced to the
characteristics of this variety. The “Chronos” series is produced from 100%
xinomavro in two versions, white (blanc de noir) and red, and gives
complex, dynamic wines that are capable of long aging.
Our wines are not just products, but expressions of the character and
tradition of our region. Our total capacity is 25,000
bottles per year. Along with our presence in the domestic market,
we continue to export about 40% of the quantity, mainly to Europe
and the USA, with the aim of sharing the culture and taste of sour beer
beyond the borders.
-How much has the climate crisis affected your production?
We see that the weather has changed, this summer has been a challenge.
The unpredictability of the weather has created difficulties in controlling
conditions in the vineyard, resulting in disease. In
xinomavro, we were lucky not to be so affected , we had a small
reduction in quantity, of 15%, which we believe will have a
positive impact on the quality of the wine. Climate change is something that
will undoubtedly affect our work in the vineyard and our
daily life. Reducing our energy footprint is no
longer a luxury, it is an obligation.
-You are a civil engineer and you are also on the Board of Directors of the winemakers’ association
of Northern Greece) and the association of Naoussa wineries, your
colleagues share the implementation of RES for their businesses
, is there any progress?
ENOAVE consists of 35 wineries from the
region of Northern Greece, while the Naoussa Association consists of 25 wineries from the
region of Naoussa. Both in ENOAVE (association of winemakers of Northern
Greece) and in the Naoussa Association there is a great will for
development and awareness of environmental issues. I am very
happy to participate in both of these collective bodies because
they are possessed by a spirit of cooperation and an appetite for development.
As far as renewable energy sources are concerned, the truth is that in the last three years, more and more wineries have been using them.
This is greatly helped by the programmes of the Ministry of Agriculture that
subsidise the installation of RES in wineries with the aim of making them
energy self-sufficient. I am sure now that in the next 5 years most
wineries will base their operation on RES installations, a fact
that makes me very optimistic about the future and the contribution of our sector
to climate change.