Wine Club
On the blog of Cava Kalomenidis’ Wine Club, you can find publications, articles, stories, events, and all the latest news around the colorful world of drink and wine.
A presentation at Cava Kalomenidis with Amoenos Vineyards and the Amyndeon “Bostani” wines took place on Friday, July 18th, in Ptolemaida.
Wine lovers from Western Macedonia had their first introduction to the wines of the second generation of the Alpha Estate.
Winemakers Emorfili and Konstantina Mavridou with Konstantinos Kontosoros presented the following wines at the tasting: Bostani White (Assyrtiko-Sauvignon Blanc), Bostani Rosé (Xinomavro-Syrah), Bostani Red (Xinomavro-Merlot).
The evening was accompanied by music selections from the wine cellar.
The 14th Balkan International Wine Competition took place in Naoussa from May 28th to 30th. International oenologists and Masters of Wine, including the first Greek MW Konstantinos Lazarakis, evaluated and scored Balkan wines after three days of tasting.
See the list of award-winning wines here: https://balkanswine.eu/competition/results-2025/
Furthermore, an important conference was held for the first time at the closing of the festival on Saturday, May 31st, dedicated to the future of Balkan wine, with the participation of winemakers, wine experts, journalists, and educators.
The work of the Great Greek Wines team, founded by Greek Master of Wine Yiannis Karakasis, once again reflects Greek wine and its promotion, including through this year’s competition for the great and award-winning Greek wines, which took place in early May at the Ace Hotel.
Regarding the event for the 65 Great Greek Wines 2025, from the 600+ wines from 200 wineries in Greece and Cyprus that were blind-tasted by distinguished international wine professionals, 10% of them were awarded, strengthening the weight of the awards.
Two new features that stood out at this year’s event:
- Wines with an excellent quality-to-price ratio and a retail price of up to 17 euros.
- Wines with respect for sustainability (reduced bottle weight), which is also a key axis of the philosophy of the Great Greek Wines team.
Below is the list of the 65 award-winning Greek wines in alphabetical order:
1979 Wines, Kallos Thalassino 2022 Retsina, Macedonia (1,281 gr)
Akriotou Microwinery, Orivatis (The Mountaineer) Old Vines 2023 Savatiano, Mainland Greece (1,198 gr)
Alpha Estate, Ecosystem Assyrtiko Single Vineyard Aghia Kiriaki 2023, Macedonia (1,651 gr)
Alpha Estate, Rosé 2024 Xinomavro, Amyndeon (1,432 gr)
Amargiotakis Winery, Thrapsathiri 2023, Crete (1,303 gr)
Amargiotakis Winery, Vidiano 2023 Crete (1,308 gr)
Amyntas Winery, Blanc De Noir Brut NV Xinomavro, Macedonia (1,606 gr)
Anhydrous Winery, Afoura 2023, Santorini (1,435 gr)
Ktima Apostolidi, Vidi Anno 2024 Vidiano, Macedonia (1,301 gr)
Argyros Estate, Cuvée Gerontampelo 2020 Assyrtiko, Santorini (1,439 gr)
Argyros Estate, Cuvée Monsignori 2022 Assyrtiko, Santorini (1,429 gr)
Artemis Karamolegos Winery, Ftelos 2021 Assyrtiko, Santorini (1,426 gr)
Ktima Avantis, Agios Chronos Red 2022 Syrah/Viognier, Evia (1,587 gr)
Ktima Avantis, Mavrokoudoura 2020, Evia (1,235 gr)
Ktima Biblia Chora, Ovilos White 2023 Semillon/Assyrtiko, Pangaio (1,628 gr)
Estates Costa Lazaridi, Blanc de Blanc NV Vidiano Macedonia (1,678 gr)
Charalaboglou Wines, Viditis in Anthesis Vidiano 2023, Macedonia (1,314 gr)
Dougos Winery, Rapsani Old Vines 2022 Xinomavro/Krasato/Stavroto (1,312 gr)
Gavalas Winery, Enalia 2022 Assyrtiko, Santorini (1,597 gr)
Gavalas Winery, Natural Ferment 2023 Assyrtiko, Santorini (1,213 gr – 450 gr)
Gikas Winery, Pine Forest 2023 Retsina, Attica (1,305 gr)
Ktima Gofa, Kydonitsa Orange 2023, Peloponnese (1,457 gr)
Juliet and Romeo Wines, Moschofilero 2022, Peloponnese (1,458 gr)
Kechris Winery, Tear of the Pine 2023 Retsina, Macedonia (1,615 gr)
Kyperounda Winery, Akte 2024 Vertzami/Mavro, Limassol Cyprus (1,398 gr)
Lyrarakis Winery, Dafni Psarades 2024, Crete (1,292 gr)
Lyrarakis Winery, Liatiko Aggelis 2022, Crete (1,315 gr)
Makarounas Vineyards, Morokanella 2024, Paphos/ Cyprus (1,264 gr)
Makarounas Vineyards, Spourtiko 2023, Paphos/ Cyprus (1,262 gr)
Makarounas Vineyards, Yiannoudi 2023, Paphos/ Cyprus (1,251 gr)
Markovitis Winery, Naoussa Xinomavro 2017 (1,319 gr)
Markovitis Winery, Xinomavro Rosé 2023, Macedonia (1,287 gr)
Ktima Matsa, Malagousia 2024, Attica (1,148 gr)
Mikra Thira, Nykteri 2023, Santorini (1,595 gr)
Mikra Thira, Santorini 2023 (1,597 gr)
Mikra Thira, Santorini 2022 (1,589 gr)
Mitravelas, Red on Black Nemea 2024 Agiorgitiko, Nemea (1,232 gr)
Moinoterra Winery, Vilana 2023, Crete (1,328 gr)
Monemvasia Winery/Tsimbidi, Kydonitsa 2023, Peloponnese (1,227 gr)
Mylonas Winery, Cuvée Vouno Savatiano 2021, Attica (1,312 gr)
Château Nico Lazaridi, Perpetuus Semillon 2023, Macedonia (1,642 gr)
Novus Winery, A Priori Mantinia 2024 Moschofilero, Peloponnese (1,207 gr)
Oeno P, Tria Ampelia Pithari 2022, Santorini (1,502 gr)
Oenops Wines, Limniona 2022, Thessaly (1,429 gr)
Orealios Gaea, San Gerasimo 2024 Robola, Cephalonia (1,368 gr)
Ktima Orfanos, Malagousia -The Wine Labourers 2023, Peloponnese (1,283 gr)
Papargyriou Winery, Cuvée Helene Goustolidi 2024, Peloponnese (1,397 gr)
Papargyriou Winery, Le Vigneron Grec 2024 Assyrtiko/Muscat, Peloponnese (1400 gr)
Domaine Paterianakis, Melissokipos 2023 Kotsifali/Mandilari, Crete (1,232 gr)
Rouvalis Winery, Tsigello Mavrodaphne 2023, Aigialeia/Peloponnese (1,318 gr)
Rouvalis Winery, Roditis Single Vineyard Katarachi 2022, Aigialeia/Peloponnese (1,307 gr)
Sant’ Or Winery, Santameriana Skin Contact 2024 Peloponnese (1,158 gr)
Sarris Winery, Robola of Kefalonia 2024, Cephalonia (1,214 gr)
Scaperdas Frères, Hommage Rosé NV Xinomavro, Macedonia (1,638 gr)
Domaine Sigalas, Santorini 2024 Assyrtiko, Santorini (1,359 gr)
Skevofilax Winery, Pine Ritinitis 2024 Retsina, Aegean Islands (1,205 gr)
Sotiriou Winery, Stamna 2024 Mavrodaphne , Mainland Greece (1,204 gr)
T-Oinos, Clos Stegasta Assyrtiko 2022, Tinos (1,365 gr)
T-Oinos, Clos Stegasta Mavrotragano 2022, Tinos (1,369 gr)
Troupis Winery, Pitys Ritinitis 2024 Retsina, Peloponnese (1,396 gr)
Troupis Winery, Route Gris 2023 Moschofilero, Peloponnese (1,289 gr)
Troupis Winery, Hoof & Lur 2024 Moschofilero, Peloponnese (1,295 gr)
Vaptistis Winery, Mavrotragano 2023, Tinos (1,307 gr)
Vouni Panayia, The Rebel 2024 Maratheftiko, Paphos/ Cyprus (1,339 gr)
Ktima Zafeirakis, Limniona Young Vineyards 2021, Thessaly (1,412 gr)
An innovative idea in wine presentation comes to Thessaloniki on Sunday 30th and Monday 31st March 2025 at the Nations pavilion at the Thessaloniki International Exhibition (TIF).
BEST OF Aris Sklavenitis: The top wines of 2025 from Aris Sklavenitis.
Best Value by Alexandros Bouzikas: The 25 imported wines in Greece with the best value for money.
MAIN STAGE: Wineries, Importers, Distribution Networks.
BOUTIQUE STAGE: Small Wineries – Boutique wineries.
ALTERNATIVE WINES: Wines with Minimal Intervention, Organic, Biodynamic, and Vegan wines.
COCKTAIL BAR: Wine-based Cocktails.
Whisky Tasting at Cava Kalomenidis.
Cava Kalomenidis hosts Whisky Taster Petros Harizopoulos in a unique tasting journey dedicated to Whisky!
We taste excellent whisky:
🔸 BLADNOCH 11YO BOURBON MATURED
🔸 GLENALLACHIE 8YO
🔸 GLENALLACHIE 12YO
🔸 GLENALLACHIE 5YO MEIKLE TOIR CHINQUAPIN
🔸 GLENALLACHIE MACNAIRS LUM REEK 10YO CASK STRENGTH
📅 Tuesday 11 March | 19: 00
📍 Cava Kalomenidis
🔖 Limited number of participants – Book now!
📞 +30 24630 29082 | 📧 info@cavakalomenidis.gr
A must event for whisky lovers!
The favourite wine event of Thessaloniki, with the excellent wines and spirits of the “Winemakers of Northern Greece” will take place this year on Monday, October 7, from 13:00-21:00, at Makedonia Palace Hotel. This is the annual wine tasting and wine tasting exhibition of the leading wineries of the Northern Greece vineyard, which is addressed to the general public, consumers and professionals from the catering and wine trade. At the exhibition, the public, receiving their wine tasting glass at the entrance, will be able to browse the winemakers’ tables to discover and taste the wealth of Northern Greece’s vineyards, from both indigenous and international varieties. White, rosé, red, red and even orange wines, dry, semi-dry, semi-sweet or sweet, calm and sparkling, in newly released or older favorite labels, are just the beginning to start one’s journey to knowledge and enjoyment of the magical world of quality branded Greek wine. What’s more, at the winemakers’ tables we will find experimental wines, old vintages, different bottle sizes and much much more.
From the Wine Road of the Gods of Olympus:
Katsarou Domaine – Krania Olympus
Kitrvs Winery, – Pydna, Pieria
From the Road of Epirus:
Zoinos Winery – Zitsa, Ioannina
Katogi Averoff – Metsovo, Ioannina, Ioannina.
From the Wine Road of the Lakes:
Kamkouti Vineyard – Velvento, Kozani
Ktima Vogiatzi – Velvento, Kozani, Greece
Ktima Stergiou – Kastoria
Domaine Pantou – Ydrousa, Florina
Alpha Estate – Amyndeon, Florina
From the Wine Road of Naoussa:
Domaine Taralas – Patrida
Argyrakis Wines – Tripotamos
Evstratia Tazoglidou – Naoussa
Diamantakos Estate – Mandemi
Kir-Yianni Estate – Giannakochori
Argatia – Rodochori
Vaeni Naoussa – Episkopi
From the Pella-Goumenissa Wine Road:
Zine Edeos Estate – Loutraki Almopia, Pella
Mikro Ktima Titos – Two Rivers, Peonia, Goumenissa,
From the Thessaloniki Wine Road:
Florian Estate – Trilofos
From the Wine Route of Halkidiki:
Porto Karras Domaine – Neos Marmaras, Sithonia
Mylopotamos Monastery – Holy Cell of Saint Eustathios, Mount Athos
Akrathos Newlands Winery – Megali Panagia
Domaine Livadiotis – Marathousa
From the Wine Road of Dionysus:
Ktima Biblia Chora – Kokkinochori Kavala
Vineyard Vineyards – Folia of N. Peramos, Kavala
Wine ArtEstate – Mikrochori Drama
Nico Lazaridi – Agora of Drama
Costa Lazaridi Domaine – Adrianis, Drama
Pavlidis Estate – Kokkinogeia, Drama
The Estate of Apostolis – Vineyards of Serres
The WineClub of Cava Kalomenidis organizes a harvest festival at Kappa Estate (Naoussa) on Sunday 15 September 2024!
“A great company gathering to celebrate the harvest and the distillation.”
A few words about Kappa Winery. It’s been 30 years since he planted the first varieties in Anggelochori Naoussa. The winery is a vision of Tasos Karagiozidis. A business executive in Germany, he felt a taste for his place and returned to complete his father’s vision. Wines had excited him on his travels. The 10-acre vineyard in Naoussa hospitably welcomed a very modern winery with high standards. There, together with his partner Eleni Charalambaki, now the winery’s sales and events manager, and oenologist Antonis Alifrangis, they bottle 30,000 bottles of wine a year! A winery open to visitors, with dining, tasting and meeting rooms, available for weddings, christenings and events. There, if you are lucky enough to visit, you will hear Taso play his bouzouki.
The favorite spring event of the wineries opens its doors again and invites wine lovers to visit vineyards and tasting rooms!
The Wine Club 2008 of Cava Kalomenidis follows this time the Wine Roads of Goumenissa and invites you to the excursion organized by the Wine Club to wineries of the region.
Another journey of tasty delights, aromas and why not… the famous brass instrumentshttps://www.cavakalomenidis.gr/en/product-category/wine?filters=poikilia[xinomavro-negkoska-en] of the region awaits old and new members of the Wine Club 2008.
- With the vineyards spreading on the south-eastern slopes of Mount Paikos and with Xinomavro and Negoska (PDO Goumenissa) as the dominant varieties, the zone yields colourful, elegant and soft red wines, but other Greek and cosmopolitan varieties such as Assyrtiko, Malagouzia and Roditis, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, etc. are also cultivated here.
Anestis Kalomenidis
The Vinsanto of Santorini in 2nd place, Naoussa wines in 63rd place, but also Freddo Espresso (9th), Freddo Cappuccino (61st), and Frappe (79th) were included by TasteAtlas in the 100 best drinks in the world. TasteAtlas is an experiential travel online guide to traditional food that brings together authentic recipes, food reviews and research articles on popular ingredients and dishes.
https://www.tasteatlas.com/best-rated-beverages-in-the-world
