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The winemaker Apostolos Mountrichas a Syrah expert, revived the ancient indigenous Euboean red grape ‘Mavrokoudoura’ made Euboea a famous Greek winegrowing region.
In the center of Greece, in the heart of Evia, within Lilantio’s vineyard -70 km northeastern of Athens- lies Mytikas or Ambelia (Vines) in its beautiful scenery. It is in this village that Economist Apostolos Mountrichas settled his winery in 1994.
The varieties that are cultivated are greek indigenous grapes and international as well. Malagousia, Asyrtiko, Muscat blanc a petits grains, Sauvignon blanc, Gewurztraminer, Viognier, Mavrokoudoura (a very rare red indigenous ancient greek variety – which it has been revived by mr. Mountrichas a few years ago), Syrah, Grenache rouge and Merlot.
History
Avantis is the ancient name of Evia originated by the name of the first prehistoric greek tribe, the Avantes. The viticultural history of the Mountrichas family starts in the 19th century having 10he of land.
Terroir
The 20 hectare vineyards of the Avantis Estate are found in Evia in Central Greece. The soil is mostly gravel & stone gravel, sand clay and loam. The vineyards are found at an altitude of 250 – 500 m. lying on semi-mountainous slopes or even steep mountainous ones.
The climate is Mediterranean – cold winters, warm summers and long, dry autumns. During autumn and winter months cold air masses blow down from the mountains that surround Avantis vineyards. The long periods of sunshine help grapes ripen ideally.
Winemaker
Mr. Apostolos Mountrichas was born in Athens and grew up at Mytikas, Llilantio. He is an Economist, graduate of Department of Economics, University of Athens. After University he took Oenology & wine tasting courses at the ‘Greek Wine Academy’.
He is the man thanks to whom the wines produced have had such a success for 19 years. He is the ‘brains’ and the ‘soul’ of the estate. He is very famous for his commitment to the Syrah grape. He has been called many times as a ‘Master of Syrah’. In 2006 he was a candidate for best Greek winemaker of the year. He is married to Oenologist Lenga Grigoriadou (WSET Diploma) and they both work hard to make their dream come true – the production of top quality wines and the revival of vineyards in Evia.
Awards
Avantis Estate has conquered many medals and awards (over 300 medals) from international wine competitions (Decanter Wine Awards, IWC, IWSC, Syrah du Monde, Vinalies International, Berliner Wein Trophy, China Wine Awards, Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, Finger Lakes International Wine Competition).
Specifically Avantis Estate has gained high scores (90+) from the American wine writers Mr. Robert Parker & Mr. Squires (Wine Advocate), Mrs. Tara Q. Thomas (Wine & Spirits), the Canadian Mr. Tony Aspler and the British mrs. Julia Harding MW, close partner of mrs. Jancis Robinson MW, that she has written an article about fine greek red wines. Among others Avantis Estate wines, she has tasted and graded our top Syrah Avantis, the Collection. http://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/greeks-in-athens
Many Masters of Wine have visited the Avantis Estate such as, Mr. Joel Butler MW, President of the Institute of Masters of Wine –North America, mr. Konstantinos Lazarakis MW and mr. Yiannis Karakasis MW.
The Wines

Dolphins Santorini 2016
Dry White Wine
PDO Santorini
The highly talented winemaker Apostolos Mountrihas goes “island-hopping”, leaving his native Evia temporarily, for Santorini. His Santorini is unmistakably typical, however it is still true to his signature style of friendly, approachable, delightful wines. Delicate citrus flowers play “hide and seek” with stony minerality on the nose as well as on the palate, where acidity runs wild. Perfect with raw seafood, sushi and deep-fried whitebait or calamari.
(Ted Lelekas, November 2017)
GRAPE/BLEND:
Assyrtiko, Athiri, Aidani
ALC: 13.5% abv

Plagies Gerakion Rosé 2016
Dry Rosé Wine
PGI Evia
Greece’s native grape varieties keep providing the base for excellent rosé wines. Evia-native Mavrokountoura is one of them and, being a favorite at Avantis Estate, the result is fascinating. An array of delicate aromas of sweet spices and spring fruit form the first impression, only to be followed by crisp freshness and perfect length. Enjoy as an aperitif or paired with creamy cheese, cold cuts and fresh tomato sauce pasta dishes.
(Ted Lelekas, November 2017)
GRAPE/BLEND:
100% Mavrokountoura
ALC: 13% abv
White Wines
HARMONY WHITE
Central Greece
P.G.I Central Greece (Protected Geographical Indication Central Greece) – Greece
GRAPE/BLEND: Malagousia 50% – Trebbiano 50%
ALC: 12% abv
AVANTIS ESTATE WHITE
EVIA
P.G.I Evia (Protected Geographical Indication Evia) – Greece
Varieties:Viognier 55% – Assyrtiko 45%-Muscat 5%
ALC: 12.5% abv
AVANTIS ESTATE MALAGOUSIA
EVIA
P.G.I Evia (Protected Geographical Indication Evia) – Greece
Varieties:Malagousia
ALC: 12.5% abv
AVANTIS ESTATE SAUVIGNON BLANC
EVIA
P.G.I Evia (Protected Geographical Indication Evia) – Greece
Varieties:Sauvignon Blanc
ALC: 12.5% abv
AVANTIS ESTATE LENGA
EVIA
White Table Dry Wine -Greece
Varieties:Gewurztraminer
ALC: 13% abv
DOLPHINS SANTORINI
Santorini
PDO Santorini (Protected Denomination of Origin Santorini) – Greece
GRAPE/BLEND: Assyrtiko
ALC: 13.5% abv
AFOURA
Santorini
PDO Santorini (Protected Denomination of Origin Santorini)
GRAPE/BLEND: Assyrtiko
ALC: 13.5% abv
AVANTIS ESTATE FALCONS’ SLOPES WHITE
Region :EVIA
P.G.I Evia (Protected Geographical Indication Evia) – Greece
Varieties:Malagousia 50% – Sauvignon Blanc 50%
ALC: 13% abv
Red Wines
HARMONY RED
Central Greece
P.G.I Central Greece (Protected Geographical Indication Central Greece) – Greece
GRAPE/BLEND: Vradiano 50% – Merlot 50%
ALC: 12.5% abv
AVANTIS ESTATE RED
EVIA
P.G.I Evia (Protected Geographical Indication Evia) – Greece
GRAPE/BLEND: Grenache Rouge 50% – Syrah 50%
ALC: 13.5 abv
AVANTIS ESTATE SYRAH
EVIA
P.G.I Evia (Protected Geographical Indication Evia) – Greece
GRAPE/BLEND: Syrah
ALC: 14% abv
AVANTIS ESTATE MAVROKOUDOURA
EVIA
P.G.I Evia (Protected Geographical Indication Evia) – Greece
GRAPE/BLEND: Syrah
ALC: 13% abv
AVANTIS ESTATE FALCONS’ SLOPES RED
EVIA
P.G.I Evia (Protected Geographical Indication Evia) – Greece
GRAPE/BLEND: Mavrokoudoura 90% – Syrah 10%
ALC: 14% abv
AVANTIS ESTATE AGIOS CHRONOS(HOLY TIME)
EVIA
P.G.I Evia (Protected Geographical Indication Evia) – Greece
GRAPE/BLEND: Syrah 92% – Viognier 8%
ALC: 14% abv
AVANTIS ESTATE COLLECTION
EVIA
P.G.I Evia (Protected Geographical Indication Evia) – Greece
GRAPE/BLEND: Syrah
ALC: 14% abv
Rosé Wines
AVANTIS ESTATE ROSE
EVIA
P.G.I Evia (Protected Geographical Indication Evia) – Greece
GRAPE/BLEND: Grenache Rouge 50% – Syrah 50%
ALC: 12.5 abv
AVANTIS ESTATE FALCONS’ SLOPES ROSE
EVIA
P.G.I Evia (Protected Geographical Indication Evia) – Greece
GRAPE/BLEND: Mavrokoudoura
ALC: 13% abv
Dessert Wines
AVANTIS ESTATE MELITIS
EVIA
Table Dessert Wine – Greece
GRAPE/BLEND: Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains
ALC: 15% abv
AVANTIS ESTATE PRINCESS
EVIA
P.G.I Evia (Protected Geographical Indication Evia) – Greece
GRAPE/BLEND: Syrah
ALC: 14% abv
Ratings & Awards
Avantis Estate Malagousia
Wine | Vintage | Competition | Prize | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
Avantis Estate Malagousia | 2012 | 13th INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION 2013 – GREECE | Gold | 2013 |
Avantis Estate Malagousia | 2013 | BERLINER WEIN TROPHY WINTER | Gold | 2013 |
Avantis Estate Malagousia | 2013 | INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE | Silver | 2014 |
Avantis Estate Malagousia | 2013 | FINGER LAKES INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION USA | Silver | 2014 |
Avantis Estate Malagousia | 2014 | BALKANS INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION – BULGARIA | Silver | 2015 |
Avantis Estate Malagousia | 2014 | JAPAN WINE CHALLENGE | Gold | 2016 |
Avantis Estate Sauvignon Blanc
Wine | Vintage | Competition | Prize | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
Avantis Estate Sauvignon Blanc | 2013 | THE BALKANS INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION | Gold | 2015 |
Avantis Estate Sauvignon Blanc | 2015 | DECANTER WINE AWARDS – Η.Β. | Bronze | 2016 |
Avantis Estate Sauvignon Blanc | 2015 | INTERNATIONAL GREEK WINE COMPETITION | Silver | 2014 |
Avantis Lenga
Wine | Vintage | Competition | Prize | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
Avantis Lenga | 2013 | INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE | Bronze | 2014 |
Avantis Lenga | 2013 | DECANTER WINE AWARDS – Η.Β. | Silver | 2014 |
Avantis Lenga | 2013 | FINGER LAKES INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION USA | Silver | 2014 |
Avantis Lenga | 2014 | BALKANS INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION – BULGARIA | Gold | 2015 |
Avantis Lenga | 2015 | FINGER LAKES INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION | Silver | 2016 |
Avantis Agios Chronos – Holy Time
Wine | Vintage | Competition | Prize | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
Avantis Agios Chronos – Holy Time | 2009 | DECANTER WINE AWARDS – UK | Bronze | 2014 |
Avantis Agios Chronos – Holy Time | 2009 | THE BALKANS INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION | Gold | 2014 |
Avantis Agios Chronos – Holy Time | 2010 | CHALLENGE INTERNATIONAL DU VIN – FRANCE | Silver | 2015 |
Avantis Agios Chronos – Holy Time | 2010 | BALKANS INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION – BULGARIA | Silver | 2015 |
Avantis Agios Chronos – Holy Time | 2011 | DECANTER WINE AWARDS – Η.Β. | Platinum medal | 2016 |
Avantis Agios Chronos – Holy Time | 2016 | FINGER LAKES INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION | Bronze medal | 2016 |
Avantis Estate White
Wine | Vintage | Competition | Prize | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
Avantis Estate White | 2013 | DECANTER WINE AWARDS – UK | Gold | 2013 |
Avantis Estate White | 2013 | THE BALKANS INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION | Bronze | 2014 |
Avantis Estate White | 2013 | CHALLENGE INTERNATIONAL DU VIN – FRANCE | Silver | 2014 |
Avantis Estate White | 2014 | BALKANS INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION – BULGARIA | Bronze | 2015 |
Avantis Estate White | 2015 | DECANTER WINE AWARDS – Η.Β. | Gold | 2016 |
Avantis Estate White
Wine | Vintage | Competition | Prize | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
Avantis Estate Red | 2010 | CHINA WINE AWARDS | Gold | 2013 |
Avantis Estate Red | 2011 | CHINA WINE & SPIRITS AWARDS | Gold | 2015 |
Avantis Estate Rose
Wine | Vintage | Competition | Prize | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
Avantis Estate Rose | 2010 | 13th INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION GREECE | Silver | 2013 |
Avantis Estate Rose | 2015 | SAKURA JAPAN WINE COMPETITION | Silver | 2016 |
Avantis Falcon Hills
Wine | Vintage | Competition | Prize | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
Avantis Falcon Hills | 2013 | INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE | Bronze | 2014 |
Hawk’s Hill White
Wine | Vintage | Competition | Prize | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
Hawk’s Hill White | 2013 | 14th INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION OF THESSALONIKI – GREECE | Gold | 2014 |
Hawk’s Hill White | 2011 | BALKANS INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION – BULGARIA | Silver | 2015 |
Avantis Estate Collection
Wine | Vintage | Competition | Prize | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
Avantis Estate Collection | 2010 | 14th INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION OF THESSALONIKI – GREECE | Gold | 2015 |
Avantis Estate Collection | 2011 | SYRAH DU MONDE – FRANCE | Silver | 2016 |
Avantis Estate Collection | 2010 | JAPAN WINE CHALLENGE | Silver | 2016 |
Avantis Estate Mavrokoudoura
Wine | Vintage | Competition | Prize | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
Avantis Estate Mavrokoudoura | 2010 | FINGER LAKES INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION | Silver | 2013 |
Avantis Estate Mavrokoudoura | 2010 | 13th INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION | Gold | 2013 |
Avantis Estate Mavrokoudoura | 2010 | BERLINER WEIN TROPHY SUMMER | Silver | 2013 |
Avantis Estate Mavrokoudoura | 2010 | FINGER LAKES INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION USA | Bronze | 2014 |
Avantis Estate Mavrokoudoura | 2010 | 4th INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION OF THESSALONIKI | Silver | 2014 |
Avantis Estate Mavrokoudoura | 2011 | BALKANS INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION – BULGARIA | Silver | 2015 |
Avantis Estate Mavrokoudoura | 2011 | JAPAN WINE CHALLENGE | Bronze | 2016 |
Avantis Estate Syrah
Wine | Vintage | Competition | Prize | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
Avantis Estate Syrah | 2009 | BERLINER WEIN TROPHY | Gold | 2014 |
Avantis Estate Syrah | 2010 | DECANTER WINE AWARDS – UK | Silver | 2014 |
Avantis Estate Syrah | 2010 | FINGER LAKES INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION USA | Bronze | 2014 |
Avantis Estate Syrah | 2010 | 14th INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION OF THESSALONIKI – GREECE | Gold | 2014 |
Avantis Estate Syrah | 2010 | THE BALKANS INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION | Silver | 2014 |
Avantis Estate Syrah | 2011 | INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION OF THESSALONIKI-GREECE | Silver | 2015 |
Avantis Estate Syrah | 2011 | CHINA WINE & SPIRITS AWARDS–CHINA | Double Gold | 2015 |
Avantis Estate Syrah | 2011 | CHINA WINE & SPIRITS AWARDS–CHINA | Greek Wine of the Year | 2015 |
Avantis Estate Syrah | 2011 | CHALLENGE INTERNATIONAL DU VIN–FRANCE | Gold | 2015 |
Avantis Estate Syrah | 2010 | BALKANS INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION – BULGARIA | Silver | 2015 |
Avantis Estate Syrah | 2012 | VINALIES INTERNATIONAL DE PARIS – FRANCE | Silver | 2016 |
Avantis Estate Syrah | 2012 | JAPAN WINE CHALLENGE | Gold | 2016 |
Avantis Dolphins Santorini
Wine | Vintage | Competition | Prize | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
Avantis Dolphins Santorini | 2013 | FINGER LAKES INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION | Silver | 2013 |
Avantis Dolphins Santorini | 2013 | DECANTER WINE AWARDS – ASIA | Silver | 2104 |
Avantis Dolphins Santorini | 2013 | FINGER LAKES INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION USA | Double Gold | Χρονια |
Avantis Dolphins Santorini | 2014 | CHALLENGE INTERNATIONAL DU VIN – FRANCE | Gold | 2015 |
Avantis Dolphins Santorini | 2014 | BALKANS INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION – BULGARIA | Gold | 2015 |
Avantis Dolphins Santorini | 2014 | SAKURA JAPAN WINE COMPETITION | Silver | 2016 |
Avantis Dolphins Santorini | 2014 | JAPAN WINE CHALLENGE | Bronze | 2016 |
Avantis Afoura Santorini
Wine | Vintage | Competition | Prize | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
Avantis Afoura Santorini | 2013 | FINGER LAKES INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION – USA | Bronze medal | 2015 |
Avantis Afoura Santorini | 2013 | DECANTER WINE & SPIRITS AWARDS – UK | Bronze medal | 2015 |
Avantis Afoura Santorini | 2013 | DECANTER WINE AWARDS – Η.Β. | Silver | 2016 |
Avantis Museum
Wine | Vintage | Competition | Prize | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
Avantis Museum | 2001-2003-2005 | DECANTER WINE AWARDS – UK | Silver | 2014 |
Avantis Museum | 2001-2003-2005 | FINGER LAKES INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION USA | Gold | 2014 |
Avantis Museum | 2001-2003-2005 | THE BALKANS INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION | Gold | 2014 |
Hawk’s Hill Red
Wine | Vintage | Competition | Prize | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
Hawk’s Hill Red | 2010 | 14th INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION OF THESSALONIKI – GREECE | Gold | 2014 |
Hawk’s Hill Red | 2010 | 14th INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION OF THESSALONIKI – GREECE | Special Award of Red Blend | 2014 |
Sweet Princess
Wine | Vintage | Competition | Prize | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sweet Princess | 2014 | BALKANS INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION – BULGARIA | Bronze medal | 2015 |
Sweet Princess | SYRAH DU MONDE – FRANCE | Gold | 2016 |
Melitis N.V
Wine | Vintage | Competition | Prize | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
Melitis N.V | SAKURA JAPAN WINE COMPETITION | Double Gold | 2016 |
Robert Parker
- Avantis Melitis 95/100
Wine & Spirits Magazine
- Avantis Estate Syrah 92/100
Jancis Robinson
- Avantis Malagousia 17/100
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WINERY:
AVANTIS ESTATE, MYTIKAS LILANTIO, 34100 EVIA, GREECE
+302221055350, +306945757091
WINE TOURISM:
MESARIA, 84700, SANTORINI GREECE
+302286030242
Website: www.avantisestate.gr