Halkidiki has a long tradition in wine production dating back to antiquity. The ancient cities of Akanthos (today’s Ierissos) and Afytis were especially famous for their wines, which were widely traded in ancient Greece.
In Stagira, the birthplace of Aristotle, tradition holds that the first organized vineyard pattern was planted.
Today, vineyards are cultivated mainly in central and northern Halkidiki, as well as in Sithonia and Mount Athos, continuing a winemaking heritage that blends history with modern production.
Visit Wineries in Halkidiki
Domaine Porto Carras
Its wines were the ancestors of the modern wines from the Slopes of Mount Meliton region, which are now recognized as wines with Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) “Meliton Slopes.” They were famous throughout the world under the place names Toroni, Acanthus, and Olympus and were mentioned in numerous ancient texts. Around 1965, Yannis Karras came up with the concept of revitalizing the area, deciding to capitalize on the priceless gift that nature had generously given to the distinctive slopes of Meliton.
63081 N. Marmaras, Tel: +30 23750 77000
email: wines@portocarras.com, http://www.portocarras.com
Livadiotis estate
Since ancient times, the Livadioti family has been aware that this region has grapes that produce excellent wines. They therefore made the decision to become involved in 1978 in order to restore the region’s standing and reputation in the winemaking industry.
57012 Marathousa, Tel: +30 23710 95455 & +30 6977905232
email: ktima.livadioti@gmail.com, www.ktima-livadioti.com
Milopotamos, Mt Athos
Because of its regular and essential rainfall, Athos is a magnet. The sea encircles it, and in the summer the vineyards are bathed by the rising sun. These elements work together to provide the ideal circumstances for a great grape harvest, especially when combined with the ecological attention that the vines receive.
The monks’ endeavor is distinctive since they were the first Athos communities to manufacture and bottle wines, which are available in Greek and international markets in addition to Mount Athos.
63086 Milopotamos, Mount Athos, Tel: +30 23770 23774, Fax: +30 23770 23932
email: info@mywines.gr , http://www.mywines.gr
Claudia Papayianni Estate
The section that is open to visitors includes a vinification and bottling area, as well as a wine-tasting area in the underground wine cellar next to the barrels and space where the vineyard’s wines are displayed and sold.
63074 Arnea, Tel: +30 23720 23120, fax: +30 23720 21199
e-mail: claudie@otenet.gr, http://www.cp-domaine.gr
Hamogelo Psyhis – Ktima Tzika
The Yiannis Tzikas winery is a family-run agritourism business where the proprietors grow their own vines organically and produce wines using age-old techniques free of preservatives.
Therefore, a trip to the Tzikas Family Winery is a lovely retreat into the world of exquisite wine, regardless of your level of wine expertise. Discover the skill of winemaking and the friendliness of Greek hospitality in a familiar environment.
63077 1km Siviri – Kassandria, Tel : +30 23740 25353
e-mail: info@tzikaswinery.gr, https://www.tzikaswinery.gr
Akrathos Newland Winery
Are you aware of why we adorn our vineyards with roses? Due of their sensitivity, roses will show symptoms of disease or stress much before grapevines do. They act as a sneak peek at what we might have to accomplish in the vines in this fashion.
63076 Megali Panagia , Tel: +30 2372 771506 & +30 6980545466
e-mail: hello@akrathoswinery.com, https://akrathoswinery.com
Ktima Tarazas – Tarazas Winery
The estate’s privately owned vineyards are situated at an elevation of 450 meters, just across from Mount Athos, making it a perfect place for viticulture.
All of these soil and climate factors (terroir) combine to create clay soil that is nutrient-rich and continuously aerated, which helps to prevent illness and minimize aridity. These factors also influence the vinification effect of our superb wines.
63076 Megali Panagia , Tel: +30 2372032157 & +30 6944964564
e-mail: ktima@tarazas.gr, https://tarazas.gr/en/