With a commitment to celebrating Kefalonia’s rich viticultural heritage, this winery crafts exceptional, high-quality wines that highlight the island’s rare and valuable grape varieties.
In Thiramona, a small picturesque village in Southern Kefalonia, a centuries-old family tradition continues.
The core philosophy of the winery is organic farming with minimal and natural interventions. Years of experience have demonstrated that these practices contribute to the authentic expression of Kefalonia’s rare local grape varieties and the unique characteristics of its terroir.
With vision and dedication, the winery offers a rare collection of fresh and aged, high-quality wines in a limited number of bottles.
History
Nikos Petrakopoulos carries on his family’s long-standing winemaking tradition. As a descendant of the Melissinoi and Solomoi families, he strives to leave his mark on the island’s cultural heritage by building upon its viticultural wealth and rare local grape varieties. These two esteemed families have been documented since the 1580s in the “Libro d’Oro,” the record of the island’s nobility, bearing their personal crests.
The Land
Kefalonia is renowned for its exceptional vineyards, shaped by the island’s diverse morphology. The imposing Mount Aenos provides high-altitude vineyards with steep slopes and limestone-rich soils, creating ideal conditions for viticulture.
Additionally, the island’s seismic activity has contributed to a variety of soil compositions. Some areas feature limestone soils, while others contain clay, clayey loam, or sand. Each grape variety is cultivated in the soil best suited to its characteristics.
The island’s principal grape varieties include Robola, Mavrodaphne, Vostilidi, Muscat, and Zakynthino—the latter being the flagship variety grown in the region where the winery is located.
One of Kefalonia’s defining features is its preservation of old, self-rooted, pre-phylloxera vineyards, cultivated using traditional methods. Most vines follow the goblet pruning method, are non-irrigated, and are maintained using mild, organic practices, even though no formal certification is in place.
The Winery Building
The winery’s modern facility is situated next to the family’s traditional home, overlooking the majestic Mount Aenos. It is surrounded by an organic vineyard featuring Robola grapes planted in terraces. At the entrance, visitors are welcomed by a small vineyard of the white grape variety Vostilidi.
Architectural Style
The winery’s architecture reflects the elegance and simplicity of the Venetian era. Traditional Byzantine-Zante tiles, large wooden windows, stone-built steps, and characteristic arches evoke the island’s historic past. The courtyard, enclosed by cobblestone pathways and stone walls, creates a picturesque setting that transports visitors to another time.
Winery Tour & Tasting
Guided Tour
Visitors can explore the winery through a guided tour, which includes the vineyard, production area, and underground cellar. The tour lasts approximately one hour and is available Monday through Friday by appointment.
Wine Tasting
Guests can inquire about available wine-tasting experiences via phone or email. Tastings do not require an appointment and are offered Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 17:00 during the summer season.
The winery remains temporarily closed during the winter months.
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