Domaine Porto Carras is the largest organic Greek vineyard with total area 500 hectares. The idea of reviving this area around 60s, deciding to utilize all the potential of the valuable dowry that nature had bestowed on the unique western costs of Sithonia was the mark point of Greek oenology.

The hilly areas in the region create excellent ecological conditions for cultivating the 28 selective local and foreign varieties that thrive on the south-western slopes.

For centuries now the land of Halkidhiki has been verdant with vineyards and olive groves .In the beginning of 1965, the first vineyards and olive groves were planted. Domaine Porto Carras wines, named throughout the known world bearing the place names Toroni, Acanthus and Olympus, and referred to in many texts of past ages, were the forerunners of the resent-day wines from the Slopes of Mt. Meliton region, now recognized as wines with Protected Designation of Origin (P.D.O.) “Meliton Slopes”.

The vineyards were designed by university professors from Thessaloniki School of Agronomy and Athens Vine & Wine Institute in an exemplary manner. For the first time a systematic study was carried out on the suitability of foreign varieties in Greece. The forests of western costs of Sithonia constitute a natural barrier, trapping the evening atmospheric moisture which helps the vines withstand the hot days of summer.

Today the “Slopes of Mt. Meliton” vineyards are a model of organic viniculture, in line with modern international trends, respecting the consumer and the environment. Thanks to the exceptional climate conditions prevailing in the area, the Domaines’ vineyards are today considered to be one of the rarest cases where most vine diseases are confronted with organic processes.

The Winery was built in 1970 and along with the Vineyards, set a milestone in the Greek wine industry. Its location was chosen to be invisible to the passer, both from the road and the sea, so as to protect the beauty of the landscape.

It is also worth mentioning the significance of the contribution of the father of modern wine-making, Professor of the University of Bordeaux, Emile Peynaud, who assisted in developing the first “Greek” Cabernet Sauvignon. The Greek” Cabernet Sauvignon ideally adapted to the chalky and schistose soils of the Domaine, allows the variety to achieve winning coveted awards, prizes and medals.

The first wine of Domaine Porto Carras, Blanc De Blancs took its name from Salvador Dali, the famous artist and regular visitor of Domaine Porto Carras. In addition, Domaine Porto Carras is the winery that revived one of the most promising Greek varieties, the famous Malagouzia. Also, the location of the Winery, at the centre of the Vineyard, helps the fast delivery and the processing of the grapes, aiming at maintaining the quality dynamics and to avoid oxidation.

WINETOURISM

A wine tour at Domaine Porto Carras is an outstanding life experience! Walking, cycling or driving routes through the vineyard, visiting Chateau Villa Galini where great personalities from all over the world such as Melina Merkouri Giscard d’Estaing and so on used to enjoy the breathless sunset with a glass of wine. Tasting some of the most awarding greek wines in a special designed wine bar in the winery’s yard, dining at Porto Carras Grand Resort’s signatured restaurants and staying at the legendary resort of Porto Carras are some reasons which make the wine trip an extraordinary adventure.

Individuals wine travelers or organized groups are welcome the whole year upon request.

April to October standards and bespoke tours/reservation is needed.

October to April : upon request

Wine tasting Room

From April to October : Daily (contact for opening hours)
From October to April : Weekends (contact for opening hours)

Tel: +30 23750 77437