Oenops Wines

Welcome to Oenops Wines, an innovative winery from Greece. Dive into the world of Oenops and discover the philosophy, the unique wines, and the passion behind each drop.

The Philosophy of Oenops Wines: Tradition Meets Innovation

Oenops Wines combines traditional winemaking methods with innovative approaches. The focus is on working with indigenous Greek grape varieties sourced from ancient vineyards with exceptional terroirs across various regions of Greece. This diversity allows for the creation of wines with unique character and expression.

The Region: Diversity from Across Greece

The grapes for Oenops Wines are sourced from various regions of Greece, including Macedonia, Thrace, Thessaly, and Crete. This geographical diversity allows the best of different terroirs to be combined, creating wines with unique character.

The Grape Varieties: Indigenous Treasures

Oenops Wines places great importance on the use of indigenous Greek grape varieties. The cultivated varieties include:

• Malagousia
• Assyrtiko
• Vidiano
• Kidonitsa
• Roditis
• Xinomavro
• Limniona
• Mavroudi
• Mavrodaphne

Winemaking: Craftsmanship and Experimentation

At Oenops Wines, great value is placed on artisanal winemaking. The winemaker enjoys the freedom to experiment: various aging methods, variable aging duration, and the combination of different grape varieties are employed to create exceptional wines.

Special Wines and Lines: Expressive Creations

Oenops Wines offers a range of remarkable wines that reflect the diversity and quality of Greek viticulture. Here are some outstanding examples:

Xinomavraw 2022

A natural red wine from the Xinomavro grape variety, aged for six months in terracotta amphorae. Unfiltered, unsulfured, and unfined, it presents aromas of cherry, strawberry, elderflower, and violet. This wine received 92 points from Decanter and is limited to 2,400 bottles.

Rawditis 2020

A dry orange wine from the Roditis grape variety. It impresses with aromas of lime, orange, toasted hazelnut, lemon balm, and flint.

Vidiano 2023

A dry white wine from the Crete grape variety Vidiano. It is characterized by aromas of pear, chestnut blossoms, lemon balm, apricot, and tea.

Apla Weiß 2023

A cuvée of Malagousia, Assyrtiko, and Vidiano. This dry white wine delights with aromas of grapefruit, apricot, eucalyptus, and pomelo.

Limniona 2021

A dry red wine from the rare Limniona grape variety. In the glass, it shows a beautiful cherry red and unfolds aromas of cherry, black currant, acacia flower, and nuts. This wine was awarded at "50 Great Greek Wines" and received 94 points from Decanter.

Apla Rot 2022

A cuvée of Xinomavro, Mavroudi, and Limnio. This dry red wine presents aromas of pomegranate, herbs, nuts, and sour cherry.

Xinomavro 2019

A varietal Xinomavro with aromas of olive, mulberry, clove, tomato, and plum. This wine received 93 points from James Suckling and 16 points from Jancis Robinson.

Awards and Recognitions

The wines of Oenops Wines have gained international recognition and have been distinguished with high ratings. Some of the top awards are:

1. Xinomavraw 2022: 92 points from Decanter
2. Limniona 2021: 94 points from Decanter
3. Xinomavro 2019: 93 points from James Suckling, 16 points from Jancis Robinson

Discover the fascinating world of Oenops Wines now and enjoy authentic Greek wine culture!