The winery was established in 1992 and is located near Mavrata. Vineyards were planted in the area at the beginning of the 18th century by Jiaomo Metaxas and seven generations later, Yiannikostas Metaxas and his wife Martine now produce five labels at their modern family winery which was built in 1996. Their Robola has won 5 international awards to date.
The winery is open to the public 7 days a week from 10.00-18.00 from May to October. Winter visits are by appointment only.
METAXAS WINES
Robola of Kefalonia VQPRD
A balanced, fruity, dry wine with a green-tinged colour, delicate floral nose, good acidity and long finish.
Prokris
A semi-dry, lively, fruity white wine, with a fresh aroma and a good balance between acidity and sweetness.
Elios
A dry white wine with characteristic aromas and fresh acidity, made from the Zakynthino grape variety.
Zephyros Breeze
A semi-dry rose with round body and aftertaste.
Arethousa Spring
A light, fruity, summery red wine with characteristic aromas of wild berries.
DIVINO WINERY
Divino was established in 1986 in the village of Pessada when a 17th century family winery was restored by Gerassimos Hartoularis. The winemaker is particularly interested in producing sweet, semi-sweet and semi-dry wines. This was the first winery to produce sweet White Muscat of Kefalonia. The grapes are sun-dried in the restored stone linos where traditionally grapes were trodden.
The winery is open to the public during the summer from 10.00 - 20.00 daily.
Divino Winery
Pessada, 28100, Kefalonia
Tel ++30 26710 69190
Fax ++30 26710 69190
DIVINO WINES
Robola of Kefalonia VQPRD
A dry white wine made from this unique varietal
Retsina
Traditional dry white wine made from local varieties, with the addition of natural resin.
Occhi di Mare
Dry white wine made from Muscat grapes with a distinctive taste and aroma
Maestrato
Semi-dry white wine made from Muscat and Tsaoussi
Melitis
Semi-sweet white wine made from local varieties
Muscat of Kefalonia
Appellation of Origin, naturally sweet white wine
Nom de Rose
Rose dry and semi-dry wines made by co-fermenting Mavrodaphne, Muscat and Tsaoussi
Castello di San Giorgio
Dry red wine made from Mavrodaphne
Melitis
Semi-sweet red wine made from the co-fermentation of local red varieties
Mavrodaphne of Kefalonia
Appellation of Origin, naturally sweet red wine.
VITORATOS WINERY
The Vitoratos family has 100 years of tradition in making high quality Moschato and Mavrodaphne wines. The winery in Mantzavinata was established in 1993 with organically farmed vineyards locally and Robola grapes from the Omala area.
The winery is open to the public daily in the summer from 10.00 - 14.00 and 18.00 - 20.00.
Vitoratos Winery, Mantzavinata, Palikis, 28200, Lixouri, Kefalonia
Tel ++30 26710 94244
Fax ++30 26710 92558
Email:
vinvit@otenet.gr VITORAS WINES
Robola of Kefalonia VQPD
Made from grapes grown high up in th Robolla appellation that have low yields. The wine has a fruity bouquet, and is full-bodied an complex in the mouth.
Polismigo
A delicately aromatic, complex wine made from Muscat, Moschatella, Vostilidi and Tsaoussi
Erithros
Deep ruby-red wine with a big, rich, velvety flavour made from Mavrodaphne
SCLAVOS WINERY
The winery in Kechriona has been making wines from the local varieties such as Mavrodaphne, Moschatella, Vostilidi and Muscat. The winery cooperates with selected vinegrowers in the Chavdata area and their vineyards are cultivated using sensitive, traditional methods enriched with organic manure.
The winery is open to the public daily in the summe from 19.00 - 21.00
Sclavos Winery, Kechriona, Palikis, 28200 Kefalonia.
Tel ++30 26710 91930
Fax: ++30 26710 93169
SCLAVOS WINES
Vino di Sasso - Robola of Kefalonia VQPRD
Grapes are selected from high altitude vineyards in the appellation zone.
The wine has a characteristic fragrance of unripe fruit.
Efrano
Dry white wine made from the co-fermentation of Moschatella and Vostilidi. The wine has subtle Muscat bouquet balanced with fresh, citurs aromas.
Metageitnion
Dry white table wine that has been aged in oak barrels. It is made from organically grown estate Vostilidi grapes. In the mouth the wine has good tannins balancing the high alcoholic level. The wine has a complex bouquet dominated by high quality wood and ripe, dried fruit.
Orgion
Dry red wine made from Mavrodaphne grapes that has been aged in French oak casks. The wine is rich and robust with a long aftertaste.
Idis - Muscat of Kefalonia
Naturally sweet wine made from sun-dried Moschato grapes from the appellation zone. The wine is light and pleasantly fruity, with a delicate sweetness that is derived from unfermented sugars.
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