Domaine Zafeirakis

Domaine Zafeirakis

GRAPE WRANGLER/S:
Christos Zafeirakis
LOCATED IN:
Paleomylos & Kampilagas, Tyrnavos, Thessaly
LAND HELD:
120 stremmata
HOW HIGH:
100m -200m
TERROIR TYPE:
Paleomylos: sandy loam, with a high content of pyrite and a low concentration of calcium / Kampilagas: clayey soil with a high content of calcium
GRAPES GROWN:
limniona, malagouzia, chardonnay
PRACTICE IS:
organic (bio hellas), biodynamic (biodyvin), low-intervention
YEARLY BOTTLES:
130000

In the town of Tyrnavos, in the PGI Tyrnavos area, located in the region of Thessaly in Central Greece resides Ktima Zafeirakis where the Zafeirakis family has been practicing viticulture for more than 100 years.

Christos Zafeirakis, the 4th generation winemaker, studied Oenology in the University of Athens and continued his studies in the University of Turin and the Agricultural University of Milan for his Master’s degree in Winery Management while he worked for several years in different Italian regions like Piemonte, Alto Adige and Tuscany.

In 2005 upon his return from his various stages in Italy, and following his family’s tradition of wine production, he planted his first organic vineyard.

Christos is considered one of the young, pioneering Greek winemakers and is widely credited with reviving the indigenous variety of Limniona, creating world class, elegant, fine wines while simultaneously leaving his mark on both Malagousia and Chardonnay with his distinct style.

“Love, knowledge, and respect to tradition are the core elements for the creation of our wines,’ says Christos Zafeirakis.  “Our goal is to deliver the expression of our vineyards, its aromas and flavour in your glass.”

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THEIR WINES