Ktima Gerovassiliou is the brainchild of Vangelis Gerovassiliou. In 1981, he started reviving the family vineyard extending over 2.5 hectares in the Papamola region of Epanomi, approximately 25 km southeast of Thessaloniki. In this unique ecosystem he planted mainly Greek, but also foreign grape varieties. The first vinification took place in 1986 at the modern winery that was built by the vineyard.
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Ktima Gerovassiliou Malagousia from overripe grapes

Ktima Gerovassiliou Malagousia from overripe grapes

Dessert Wine

100% Malagousia

Grapes of Malagousia are left to over ripen on the vines only during certain years, when weather conditions permit. The must of these grapes is vinified in French oak barrels and then the wine ages for 3 years in the same barrels. The alcoholic fermentation is induced very slowly and terminates months later.
Nice straw gold colour, lively aroma, viscous with flavours of apricot, pear, mango. The acidity is enough to provide grip and a sweet lusty finish.

Ktima Gerovassiliou Evangelo

Ktima Gerovassiliou Evangelo

Dry Red

92% Syrah
8% Viognier

Evangelo is a blend of the red grape Syrah and the white Viognier.
Fermentation is induced simultaneously for both varieties in 40 hectolitre Burgundian oak tanks. One of the benefits of adding Viognier is the process of co-pigmentation, which stabilises the colouring of red wine. In addition to its softening qualities, it also adds a stabilising agent and enhanced aroma to the wine. After malolactic fermentation in the same tanks, the wine is aged in French oak barrels.
This is an elegant wine combining intense varietal aromas with the enhanced taste of aged wines.

Ktima Gerovassiliou Syrah

Ktima Gerovassiliou Syrah

Dry Red

100% Syrah

Produced from the oldest vines on the estate, with small yields.
Extended maceration of the skins and alcoholic fermentation last about 20 days, followed by malolactic fermentation and barrel ageing in French oak barrels in the underground cellar.
This wine is richly structured and loaded with complex flavour reminiscent of dark fruits like blackberries and black cherries. On the palate it has a rich, round, opulent feel. The dark fruit character lingers along with subtle oak notes in the long supple finish.
Ideal for wine connoisseurs looking to age their red wines in a cellar for 20-25 years.

Ktima Gerovassiliou Avaton

Ktima Gerovassiliou Avaton

Dry Red

60% Limnio
20% Mavroudi
20% Mavrotragano

A luscious blend of three Greek indigenous red varieties: Limnio, Mavroudi and Mavrotragano. Limnio, mentioned by comic dramatist Aristophanes as “Limnia ampelos” in the 5th century BC (vine from the Greek island Limnos), is the oldest attested Greek grape variety and predominates in this blend.
Following extraction and completion of alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in special oak tanks from Burgundy, the wine matures in French oak barrels.
It has a brilliant, deep-red colour and a complex bouquet of ripe dark fruits (raspberries), raisins, coffee and cacao. On the palate, gentle tannins are supported by an abundance of fruit, creating power and balance. The aftertaste continues with a repetition of the spices. Excellent ageing potential.

Ktima Gerovassiliou Red

Ktima Gerovassiliou Red

Dry Red

60% Syrah
20% Merlot
20% Limnio

Produced from varieties of Syrah, Merlot and Limnio, with a classic red wine-making method. Aged for about a year in French oak barrels.
Bright ruby red with a complex bouquet of spices and ripe dark fruits (plum, cherry, etc.). On the palate the wine offers gentle tannins enhanced with an abundance of fruit intensity, creating the impression of strength and balance. Persistent aftertaste with a repetition of its spices.

Ktima Gerovassiliou Rose

Ktima Gerovassiliou Rose

Dry Rose

100% Xinomavro

This wine is produced from Xinomavro, a charismatic but demanding Greek grape variety from Macedonia, which has adapted perfectly to the microclimate of Epanomi in Northern Greece.
Following skin contact in cold for a few hours, vinification is carried out in stainless steel tanks at 18 °C. The wine then remains in contact with its primary lees for a few months, gaining in body and structure.
It has a pale pink-salmon colour and aromas of citrus fruits (e.g. pink grapefruit), berries, cherries and strawberries. It presents as rich and well-structured with good acidity and an aromatic finish (sour cherries-cherries).

Ktima Gerovassiliou Viognier

Ktima Gerovassiliou Viognier

Dry White

100% Viognier

The floral variety of Viognier was initially planted on the estate in 1993 in collaboration with the Agriculture School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
Following skin contact in cold and fermentation in French oak barrels, the wine is allowed to mature for several months with its lees to enhance its rich creaminess and mouthfeel. Intense gold in colour, it exhibits an aroma of apricot, peach, and smoky accents in its long aftertaste.

Ktima Gerovassiliou Chardonnay

Ktima Gerovassiliou Chardonnay

Dry White

100% Chardonnay

A wine produced from Chardonnay, which has been cultivated on the estate since 1983. Following skin contact in cold, the wine is fermented in French oak barrels. It then remains in contact with its primary lees for a few months, gaining in body and enriching its varietal aromas.
Bright yellow-gold with a rich mouthfeel, honeyed texture and citrusy scents on a background of smoke and dried nuts. It has a full, rich, complex taste and can be aged for several more years due to its strength and character.

Ktima Gerovassiliou Sauvignon Blanc

Ktima Gerovassiliou Sauvignon Blanc

White Dry

100% Sauvignon Blanc

This wine is produced from Sauvignon Blanc, which is cultivated in several blocks of the estate’s vineyards. Following skin contact in cold, it is fermented in French oak barrels and then aged on its lees for a few months.
It has a a bright yellow-gold colour, a bouquet characterised by summer and tropical fruits (melon, pear, mango, pineapple) and toasted vanilla on the palate. It presents as complex, balanced and well structured, benefits it has gained from its contact with wood.
This wine will reward a few years of cellaring with nuances of aromas that only time in the bottle provides.

Ktima Gerovassiliou Malagousia

Ktima Gerovassiliou Malagousia

Dry White

100% Malagousia

This wine is entirely produced from the Greek grape variety of Malagousia, which was saved from extinction due to the efforts of Vangelis Gerovassiliou.
Following skin contact in cold, vinification is carried out in stainless steel tanks at 18 °C, while some is vinified in French oak barrels. The wine is left with its lees for a number of months to gain structure and body. It has a brilliant straw colour with greenish shades and an aroma of matured fruit such as pear, mango and citrus.
On the palate the rich flavours of lemon peel enhance the appealing mouthfeel, adding a well-balanced finish.

Ktima Gerovassiliou White

Ktima Gerovassiliou White

Dry White

50% Malagousia
50% Assyrtiko

A pioneering blend of two indigenous grape varieties, Malagousia and Assyrtiko.
Skin contact in cold is retained for a few hours and then follows alcoholic fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks at 18 ºC. Bright blond in colour with greenish shades, it has a distinctive nose with impressions of exotic fruit and notes of green pepper, jasmine, orange, melon and lemon. 
First contact with the palate exudes refinement, characterised overall by richness, harmony, a pleasant vitality and a lemony finish.

Available Tastings

Group One
25/person
includes:
The tour of the vineyard, the production sites, the Wine Museum and a tasting of 5 wines
Group Two
38/person
includes:
The tour of the vineyard, the production sites, the Wine Museum and a tasting of 6 special wines
Private One
30/person
includes:
Tour to the vineyard, the production sites, the Wine Museum and a tasting of 5 wines
Private Two
43/person
includes:
Tour to the vineyard, the production sites, the Wine Museum and a tasting of 6 special wines

Ktima Gerovassiliouhas been involved in vine cultivation and winemaking since 1981. On the slopes of Epanomi, a few kilometers away from the city of Thessaloniki, a meticulously well-cared vineyard surrounds the modern winery, where the renowned Ktima Gerovassiliou wines are produced.

At Ktima Gerovassiliou, the vineyard is cultivated with great care and enthusiasm that leads Gerovassiliou to constantly researching and experimenting with Greek and foreign varieties, both well and less known ones. New technological advances blend well with tradition throughout vine growing and vinification processes. The aim is to produce high quality wines from grapes cultivated exclusively in privately-owned vineyard; wines that carry all distinct characteristics of the specific microclimate (terroir) in Epanomi.

At the heart of the winery, the Gerovassiliou Wine Museum presents various aspects of the world history of wine-growing. The creation of the Wine Museum itself in combination with the various activities organized -visits, wine tastings, educational programs, seminars, publications- contribute to the diffusion of wine-growing culture.

Ktima Gerovassiliou: Winery of the year

Wine&Spirits, USA 2006, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015,2017

Ktima Gerovassiliou: European Winery of the year

Ceuco, Spain 2009

Vangelis Gerovassiliou: among the best 6 winemakers worldwide

Wein Gourmet, Germany 2007

Vangelis Gerovassiliou: greatest Greek wine producer

Tom Stevenson’s Wine Report 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

Vangelis Gerovassiliou: best Eastern Mediterranean winemaker

International Wine&Spirit Competition 2005, UK 2005

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