Wine and Spirits Companies in Greece

Lyrarakis Wines is a family-owned winery, established in 1966 on the island of Crete, Greece. During these five decades, our family has devoted itself to the revival of indigenous, almost extinct, grape varieties of Crete like Dafni, Plyto, Melissaki and others, vinificating wines that highlight their distinctive character. The vision of Lyrarakis Winery is reflected in our logo. The rows and perspective of a vineyard form the Greek letter “Λ” (lambda), which is the initial of the family’s name. The “motion” in these lines expresses the dynamism of the winery, the continuous investment in the vineyard and in research, as well as the new perspectives we are trying to create for Cretan wine and Cretan agricultural production.

We believe that each wine should tell a story. The story of its variety, its production, its maturation, the story of the rains, the burning sun and the land it grows on. The blessed and famous land of PDO Zitsa in Ioannina gives us some of the best Greek wines. For this reason, we chose to walk the less frequented path, the one of keeping the tradition and of harmonic collaboration with modern technology. From collecting grapes by hand until the discreet but essential use of modern technology, we combine the best elements of both worlds.

At AMPELOEIS, we are passionate about crafting exceptional wines that embody the spirit of our land. Rooted in tradition and guided by innovation, we produce wines of authenticity, character, and elegance. Every bottle reflects our dedication to quality and our respect for nature’s finest elements. #AMPELOEIS #Winemaking #AuthenticWines #FromVineToGlass

It all started with love… when Vagelis Chatzivaritis met Olga Iakovidou back in 1981. Olga was from Goumenissa — a small town in Northern Greece with a long-standing winemaking tradition. That land, steeped in quiet magic, would soon become Vagelis’ lifelong calling. In 1994, Vagelis planted his first 5-hectare vineyard in the Bidablas area, choosing organic cultivation from the very beginning — long before it became a trend. His focus was simple: healthy soil, quality grapes, and respect for the land. As the vineyards expanded into the Filyria region, the dream took on new form. In 2007, he built a small boutique winery right in the heart of the vineyard. That same year, the first bottles of PDO Goumenissa were released — a blend of Xinomavro and Negoska that quickly earned a reputation for its elegance and authenticity. From there, the range grew to include reds, whites, and rosés — always rooted in the land, always crafted with care. In 2017, Chloi — daughter of Vagelis and Olga — returned to Goumenissa after studying oenology in France and Portugal and working harvests in France, New Zealand, Argentina, and Chile. She brought with her a fresh perspective and a deep passion for low-intervention winemaking. Blending global experience with local roots, she introduced a new wave of wines — natural, expressive, and bold. Pét-nats, carbonic maceration, wild fermentations — each bottle was a quiet rebellion and a loving nod to tradition. Today, the estate spans 22 hectares, focused on indigenous Greek varieties like Xinomavro, Negoska, Roditis, Malagousia, Muscat, and Assyrtiko, alongside select international grapes. The approach remains hands-on, honest, and deeply connected to the land. Two generations, one shared vision — crafting wines that speak not just of place, but of passion. From soil to soul.

Σχέδια Έρευνας Ανάπτυξης & Καινοτομίας PAVLIDIS TERROIR Το έργο «Αξιοποίηση του μικροβιακού terroir των αμπελώνων της εταιρείας Κτήμα Παυλίδη για την ανάδειξη των ιδιαίτερων ποιοτικών χαρακτηριστικών των τοπικών οίνων - Pavlidis Terroir» (Κωδικός πράξης: ΑΜΘΡ7-0074127) χρηματοδοτείται στο πλαίσιο ΕΥΔΕΠ Ανατολικής Μακεδονίας Θράκης, στο πλαίσιο της Δράσης Χρηματοδοτική Ενίσχυση Σχεδίων Έρευνας Ανάπτυξης & Καινοτομίας στον τομέα προτεραιότητας της RIS3 και αποσκοπεί στην ανάδειξη του μικροβιακού terroir των αμπελώνων της εταιρείας KTHMA ΠΑΥΛΙΔΗΣ με στόχο την ανάπτυξη προϊόντων υψηλότερης προστιθέμενης αξίας. Το έργο υλοποιείται από την εταιρεία KTHMA ΠΑΥΛΙΔΗΣ σε συνεργασία με τα Εργαστήρια Μοριακής Βιολογίας Ανάπτυξης, Μοριακής Μικροβιολογίας & Βιοτεχνολογίας και Μοριακής Ρύθμισης του Τμήματος Μοριακής Βιολογίας & Γενετικής του Δημοκρίτειου Πανεπιστημίου Θράκης.

Historic Vineyard since 1963. Largest organic vineyard in Greece. Oldest MALAGOUZIA vines. Signature vines: Limnio & Malagouzia, Signature wine: Chateau Porto Carras , Icon wine: Porfyrogenitos

Founded in 1979, Semeli is a leading Greek winery and one of the country’s most significant wine-related developments. With deep roots in time-honored traditions and our eyes on the future, we produce wines of exceptional quality. The sunny Mediterranean climate and the extraordinary terroir, combined with the expert craftsmanship of our winemakers and the successful blending of indigenous and international varieties, result in wines of distinct character that have earned the respect of experts and captured the hearts of wine lovers worldwide. Having established a strong brand name in the Greek market, we look for new challenges and opportunities in the global arena. With 30% of our revenue coming from exports mainly to the USA and the UK, our growth is driven by three key factors: leveraging our excellent human resources, consistently boosting exports and building long term relationships with our customers by ensuring that our wines top their best buy lists.

The history of the Lafazanis Winery began 70 years ago, in 1946, when Vasilis Lafazanis started crafting wine in Piraeus. In 1960, the Lafazanis family established its first privately-owned winery in Magoula, Attica. In 1985, the family’s second generation, with its academic education on oenology, its experience, and its vision, laid the foundations for a high-quality, state-of-the-art winery. Ever since that time, armed with its implicit faith in the fruits of Greek viticulture, the Lafazanis Winery works seamlessly to cultivate grape varieties native to Greece and produce superb quality wines. In 1993, faithfully keeping to that perspective, Spyros Lafazanis took the initiative to establish an even more advanced winery in the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Nemea zone. By showcasing Agiorgitiko and many other domestic and international grape varieties, Spyros Lafazanis crafted new wines of exquisite quality that reflect the company’s flawless know-how and the region’s enormous potential for top quality. In 2005, in order to achieve a more seamless operation, the company decided to separate its commercial activities from its winemaking pursuits and move its commercial sector to Magoula, Attica, under the management of Georgios Lafazanis. The company’s winegrowing and winemaking sector remained in Nemea. For a variety of reasons, in 2008, the company’s two sectors went their separate ways. Spyros Lafazanis remained at the Nemea winery and continued perfecting it. In 2012, the winery began production of pomace distillates with the emphasis placed on tsipouro crafted from pomace originating in the Peloponnese’s most celebrated grape varieties. During that same year, a warehouse and distribution center opened its doors in Elefsina, Attica, to offer customers improved turnaround times and facilitate its distribution activities throughout Greece.

Thymiopoulos family has been in agriculture and grape-growing in the village of Trilofos for generations. Apostolos Thymiopoulos was the first to vinify the family vineyards while studying oenology. In 2005, he produced his first wine named “Earth and sky”. He truly believes in sustainable viticulture and minimum intervention during the whole winemaking process. Apostolos applies this philosophy to produce ten different expressions of xinomavro, the renowned variety of Northern Greece, trying to reveal every aspect of its potential. Thymiopoulos winery is located in Trilofos, a village on the foothills of Vermio mountain. A place in perfect harmony with nature, offering wines that reflect their origin.

Today the cooperative has 466 members growers of the region of Tyrnavos that more accurately 283 members from Tyrnavos, 100 members from Damasi, 39 members from Ampelonas, 20 members from Deleria, 20 members from Argyropouli, 4 members from Platanoulia. The total of the vines which are grown by the members are 8259 acres of vine grapes. The quantities of the grapes processed annually by the winery are 10-13 thousand tons. The products which are derived by this elaboration are about: 6,000 tons of wine, 400 tons of tsipouro and ouzo and 100-200 tonnes of concentrated and rectified concentrated musts. Our products are sold almost all over Greece whereas a sum of them is exported (mainly in Australia). The permanent workers at the winery are 65 people (11 graduates), while during the period of harvesting are temporarily employed other 40 people. The products of the cooperative release in more than 60 labels, ouzo, tsipouro and wine. The facilities of the Association extend on a surface of 50,000 sq.m, while the ability to store in tanks is 130,000 hectoliters.

Second generation, family boutique winery, with privately owned mountainous vineyard, in the heart of Xinomavro's motherland, Naoussa.

In 2015, Vasiliki Akriotou, an oenologist who has been working in a winery of Central Greece since 1997, decides to create her first line of wines, wanting to capture in them both her experience from the long-term observation of the vineyard of Central Greece and her view on her favorite grape varieties. Thus emerges “Orivatis” (The Mountaineer), a series of wines whose name wants to “declare” the difficult path that one must follow to produce a high level of wine.

Vassaltis is the latest addition to Santorini’s long, storied winemaking history. Owner Yannis Valambous’ passion for wine drew him back to the island of Santorini, where he spent many a happy family holiday as a child. In the wake of the 2010 Greek financial crisis, a plan took root in his mind, a plan that was part dream, part folly. Yannis sought to breathe new life into the vineyards he inherited from his father. Looking out across the vines, Yannis saw the potential to create something truly exceptional and unique with the land his father left him. He focused in on a single goal – to transform the family vineyards into a thoroughly modern, state-of-the-art boutique winery and craft exquisite wines which showcase the quality of Santorini’s grapes.It took a few years, but when construction of the new winery finished in April 2016, Yannis was ready to dive into his new venture. Working alongside the exceptionally talented oenologists Elias Roussakis and Yannis Papaeconomou, they entered the next phase of this exciting endeavour – crafting the wine. The three men were brought together by a shared vision: to prove that Santorini is capable of producing world-class wines and that the new generation of Greek winemakers, using their skill and winemaking artistry, are the ones to help bring these wines to an international audience of wine lovers.

Strataridakis Winery, based in southern Crete, is a family-owned business dedicated to producing high-quality wines that showcase the richness of the Cretan vineyard. With deep respect for tradition and a forward-thinking approach, we craft wines that embody the unique character of our region. Our commitment to quality begins in our vineyards, where we cultivate indigenous and international grape varieties using sustainable practices. By combining generations of expertise with modern winemaking techniques, we ensure that every bottle reflects the authenticity, depth, and complexity of Cretan wine. From sun-kissed whites to full-bodied reds, our wines tell the story of Crete’s rich viticultural heritage. With a passion for excellence and innovation, Strataridakis Winery continues to honor the island’s winemaking legacy while embracing the future of fine wine production.

Patraiki Wines, honoring its tradition and 100-year history, and combining numerous awards from international and national competitions, is one of the most respected historical wineries in Southern Europe. Using grapes from the best varieties grown in Patras region, and benefiting from the exceptional and diverse terroir of the area, along with its experience, respect for its history, and modern equipment, Patraiki Wines produces high-quality wines. Τhe internationally known wines "Mavrodaphne of Patras" and "Muscat of Patras," two sweet wines with Protected Designation of Origin, have managed to win the hearts of even the most demanding consumers. Patraiki Wines operates two wineries, with its main facility located in Antheia, covering an area of 46,500 m², and includes a modern bottling plant with four bottling lines. By adhering to the safety and hygiene standards of European and Greek legislation, Good Manufacturing Practices, and the recommendations of state regulatory bodies, Patraiki Wines is today considered one of the most reputable and reliable winemaking units in Greece.

We are a family company located in southern Greece, at the village of Aghios Vassilios in Corinth. We cultivate almost 250 acres planted, mostly, with greek indigenous varieties like Roditis, Aghiorgitiko, Malagouzia, Moschofilero and Assyrtiko and we also cultivate some international varieties like Cabernet sauvignon and Merlot. Our grapes and our wines are organically grown and vinificated and the certification company is the “Bio Hellas” for the organic and the vegan certify for the vegan recognition. We also winemaking in accordance with ISO 22000 standards.

Since 1988, the family-run business for fine wines, Paliatsas Winery, has been based on the passion and dedication of its creators, Georgios Paliatsas and his son Christos Paliatsas.

We cultivate and vinify greek and international varieties. We produce white wines from Moschofilero and Malagouzia , rose wines from Grenache Rouge, Merlot, Syrah and Muscat, red wines from Merlot and Syrah. During spring and summer we are open every weekend. We offer winetasting and a tour in the vineyards. You can also buy your wines here!

Is a creative greek brand, margine tradition with contemporary expertise finding through innovation a key to excellence. Exploring the balance between strength and finesse. when you drink a glass of wine we are travelling our story and crafting a piece of art. Our wine can be complied as an intrinsic culture comparing collegacy and duty, premium and consistency, ''standing the test of time''.Working with passion and determination, we leave our soul in every single bottle of wine we create to show this unique variety in our way. Malagousia.com, the sense of art hidden inside in each bottle.

Halkia is a family-run artisan winery with its vineyards situated in the heart of Nemea – a winemaking region in the Peloponnese peninsula, Greece. Since 2007 we grow our grapes following organic viniculture, free from chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and hormones. We produce organic and natural wines from three indigenous Greek grape varieties: Agiorgítiko, Assrtiko, and Rodítis. All our grapes are harvested with care and hand-picked. Our wines are 100% additive-free during the fermentation with just a small amount of sulfites added at bottling. If you're an organic or natural wine lover and happen to take a visit to Nemea, please don't hesitate to contact us to book your wine-tasting experience. Advance booking is always advisable.

PATRAS, 1854 Bavarian Gustav Clauss, captivated by the cultural refinement of the Achaean capital and the lively tastes of its vineyards, decides to establish the first wine estate in Hellas. He builds a homestead settlement, complete with cathedral towers in the form of belfries, thus enabling an entire village to live, work and develop around the nucleus of wine production. PATRAS, 1873 1873 sees the birth of the warm, full-bodied, sweet desert wine Mavrodaphne with its distinctive violet colour. PATRAS, 1901 Soon after, the tantalizing and aromatic Patras Muscat gives rise to a charming delicate wine of the mountainsides of Kalavryta and bottles Demestica for the first time. Demestica becomes the ambassador for Greek wine production, its fame rapidly crossing the borders to spread Gustav’s winemaking skills all over the world. PATRAS, 1919 ACHAIA CLAUSS becomes Hellenic owned. The plant’s gradual modernization and technical production begin. The traditional winemaking section however is preserved, providing evidence of ACHAIA CLAUSS’s fundamental contribution to the development of refined wines in Hellas. PATRAS, today Achaia Clauss is producing its wines in a new winery with up-to date technology, only a few kilometers away from the historic facilities. ACHAIA CLAUSS is a time oasis, offering its beauty and its history up to time, το two hundred thousand visitors per year, and to those who love it and are concerned with the preservation of its uniqueness. After all, it is a part of the heritage of this land which has suffered, been glorified, withstood the test of time and progressed. It is a page out of our history books stubbornly refusing to age, maintaining its freshness and sense of adventure from that time in 1854 when a young, rebellious bohemian Gustav Clauss challenged the values and traditions of the prestigious bourgeoisie of the era by creating the best-known and longest lived Wine Ambassador of Hellas in the world.

The Gofas family cultivates its own vineyards and delivers from generation to generation. The principle is lost back in time. In 1959 was the year that the family decided to utilize the proprietary vineyard in Κoutsi and Daphne areas. Starts wine making in linen, wine press in the family home in Nemea with manually into wine. In 1998 the young Constantine Gofas born and nurtured grower undertakes now giving new impetus to a constant rise. Modernized winery with new machinery. Separates the vineyards, applies innovative viticultural techniques, advances in new varieties plantings creating standards blends international standards, aiming to produce high quality wines.

The company was founded in 1948 by two brothers, Spyros Nikolaou and his brother Giannis, as a small wine press in the center of Aliveri. Afterwards, with the succession of the second generation represented by Nikos, the company expanded to a new location with the creation of two Production Lines and the first bottling operation, entering the new millennium in 2000. It is one of the first wine production companies to engage wine in plastic bottles, with the aim of offering affordable prices to the average consumer for a quality product. Today, it is an emerging company with modern facilities that produce up to 3,000 tons of wine annually. With a rich production of white, red, rosé wines, and retsina from both international and indigenous varieties, it stands as a reliable combination of Quality and Price in many regions of Greece.