The history of the estate begins in 1958, when Efthimios Apostolidis planted the first vineyard in Dialekto Kavala, on the foothills of the Mountain Lekani, on the border with the river Nestos and Thrace. Due to the difficulties of the time, wine production was amateurish, until 1981 when his son, Ioannis Apostolidis, took over the vineyard. Thus in 2003 the production reached 3 hectares.
A new page was turned in 2007 when a modern winery with a 10 hectare area was founded. Soon the third generation of the winery, Vasiliki and Efthimios Apostolidis, took over the reins of the business. The winery started with new, strict and qualitative goals, with innovative methods in the vineyard and in the cellar. Today the 16 hectares of the family's vineyards are biodynamically cultivated. They study the rhythms and cycles of nature, like cosmic influences such as those of the sun, moon or stars, and use their powers harmoniously, creating a successful agriculture.
"Wine is a sum of different components that need to be researched, discovered and linked together. Connected to nature, it challenges us to adapt to it, to take risks to always improve
quality."
V. & E. Apostolidis
A gastronomic sparkling wine of a high level, with fine sparkle and elegant character. It comes from the Assyrtiko variety and is produced using the classic champagne method. The grapes come from the vineyard of Plagia and are vinified to give the base wine, to be followed by the second fermentation in the bottle. The ageing on lees for 22 months gives it the complexity that characterizes it. Aromas of lemon and lime dominate, with brioche and yeast notes to follow. Pleasant on the palate, it manages to balance its acidity with the rich body of Assyrtiko.
The wine has a ight salmon color with a wonderfully playful string of fine bubbles. Aromatically it has a wide palette of primary and secondary aromas, starting with red fruits, orange peel and lotus, finishing with notes of brioche, lavender and flowers such as violet. Crisp, easy and pleasantly full on the palate, with a nice fruity finish
An impressive Vidiano that knows how to combine power, freshness and acidity. Multifaceted aromas of peach, apricot, strawberry with small touches of bergamot. Combined with notes of vanilla and spices.
This wine has an expressive aromatic profile, with notes of stone fruit, grapefruit, jasmine and nutmeg. A wine with a consistent taste, and intense acidity, where everything is rounded . Impressive on the palate, with intense acidity and a fine tannin structure.
It has a fresh aromatic bouquet with notes of kiwi, cherry and a light hint of mint, and red pepper and rocket come to the surface. On the palate is pleasant with citrus flavor and balanced finish.
An elegant Assyrtiko with fine and lively acidity. It exudes citrus aromas, dominated by bergamot and orange zest, with a sense of minerality to complement them. On the palate, it focuses on a captivating interplay of vibrant acidity and savoury minerality with subtle spicy and herbal touches following the aromas on the nose. Nice finish with persistence.
A retsina, in a version that will turn heads! From Malagouzia and Assyktiko grape varieties, vinified in asian and italian amphorae to give it its extremely rare character. A wine with a brilliant amber colour. It has an intense bouquet with characteristic pine forest aromas combined with those of the soil and clay. Notes of peach, orange, green tea and jasmine complete the palette both on the nose and in the mouth. The palate is balanced, with fine tannins, nice acidity and a sweet sensation that lifts it.
The Rose Cuvee has a bright, light pink colour. The nose is dominated by notes of cherry, strawberry and blackberry. On the palate the red fruits are accompanied by spicy and floral accents. A wine with an imposing character and balanced acidity.
The Apostolidis Estate, after a struggle for revival, managed to reintegrate the Karapapa variety into the Greek wine map. The first large vineyard was planted in 2017 while there was a small vineyard from grandfather Efthymios Apostolidis. Fermentation takes place 40% in stainless steel tanks and 60% in oak barrels, while aging takes place in second-use oak barrels. Complex both on the nose and in the mouth. Aromas of cherry, sour cherry, rose dominate, followed by light earthy and herbal hints. The palate is rich and round with distinct tannins and high acidity. The red fruits are present here too, in a delightful ensemble “dressed” with notes of liquorice, cloves and pepper. Vibrant, with nice acidity and a lingering aftertaste.
Single varietal red from the Agiorgitiko grape variety, vinified 100% in oak barrels. Bright in appearance, with a purple colour. Expressive and complex on the nose with aromas of cherry, sour cherry, blackcurrant and raisin. On the palate, the aromas of the nose are followed by hints of spices and cedar. Rich and juicy, with a dynamic character and a nice finish.
