The vineyards have built
our dreams...
My family counts at least three generation of viticulturists and wine makers. We grew up watching our grandparents and parents cultivate the land. So, we as newest members could not do anything other than engage with the land and vines. That's where we learned, that's where we played, that's where we grew up. The vines raised our grandparents, our parents, us and our children. These vines gave us the right to create goals in our lives and to dream about the future.
Location
In 1971, Agiorgitiko variety was established as a ``Superior Quality Designation of Origin Nemea`` (SQDO / PDO Nemea). The vineyard’s altitude starts from 92m. and reach up to 1.000m.
Climate
The climate is characterized as Mediterranean with an average temperature of 16-18oC and 450mm of rain per year. The winters are quite cold with a high percentage of humidity, while the summers are hot and dry.
Agiorgitiko
As plant is productive but sensitive to diseases. Depending on planting altitude and cultivation area, its characteristics also change. Characteristic aromas are mainly red fruits, strawberry, cherry, blackberry, gooseberry, plum but also sweet spices, chocolate and tobacco.
Nemea
The appellation zone of Nemea is the largest PDO zone in Balkans and the largest zone in production of red wine in Greece. In the region, are cultivated 4500 hectares/11.120 acres in total, of which 2800 hectares/6.919 acres are planted with Agiorgitiko and the rest with other Greek and international varieties.
Varieties
We own 20 hectares/50 acres, in which we cultivate, apart from Agiorgitiko, Malagousia, Kydonitsa, Moschoudi, Gewürztraminer, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot ect.
Barafakas Winery
More than 400,000 bottles are produced annually and there are 13 different wine labels. The production comes from privately owned vineyards but also from collaborating viticulturalists.
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