Semeli is a leading Greek winery and one of the country’s
most significant wine-related developments.
Founded in 1979, Semeli is a leading Greek winery and one of the country’s most significant wine-related developments. With deep roots in time-honored traditions and our eyes on the future, we produce wines of exceptional quality offering consumers best value for money.
The Semeli Estate winery is located at a high altitude, amidst the low yielding vineyards of the hilly Koutsi region, one of the most celebrated “crus” of legendary Nemea in the Peloponnese. In this unique grape-growing microclimate crop levels are low and fruit and natural acids in positive balance.
The sunny Mediterranean climate and the extraordinary terroir, combined with the expert craftsmanship of our winemakers and the successful blending of indigenous and international varieties, result in wines of distinct character that have earned the respect of experts and captured the hearts of wine lovers worldwide.
Having established a strong brand name in the Greek market, we sought new opportunities in the global arena. Today, with 15% of our revenue coming from exports mainly to the USA and the UK, our growth is driven by three key factors: leveraging our excellent human resources, consistently boosting exports and building long term relationships with our customers by ensuring that our wines top their best buy lists.
The Winery
Built in 2003, the Semeli winery is a modern, stylishly designed facility set amidst vineyards at an altitude of 660m with a long established reputation of producing vintage grapes.
Our state-of-the-art winery reflects our holistic approach to modern winemaking, blending traditional values with non-mechanical production methods and the latest advances in viticulture. Extending over an area of 45,000sq.ft., the Semeli winery uses a gravity-fed process that takes full advantage of the sloping terrain and can produce up to 2 million bottles annually. From pressing to barreling and then on to bottling, the entire process relies on the force of gravity instead of pumps, resulting in nearly zero defects and producing top notch wines. Moreover, by reducing grape temperature to 7-8˚C prior to crushing and then carefully controlling both temperature and humidity throughout the facility, we are able to minimize oxidation and promote fermentation under ideal conditions.
All Semeli wines are made exclusively from our own grapes and those from neighboring vineyards under long-term partnership agreements. This allows for continuous quality control throughout the growing season – an absolute must for consistently producing great wines.
A forward-looking winery, Semeli was among the first to focus on the growing trend of wine tourism. In the midst of our vineyards, surrounded by stunning natural beauty, our eight elegantly appointed guestrooms offer ideal lodging for travelers wishing to explore firsthand the fascinating world of viticulture and winemaking. Moreover, our spacious tasting hall is a perfect venue for business meetings, gala dinners and wedding receptions, while our large outdoor area is ideal for al fresco banquets and other exclusive celebrations.
The Semeli winery also offers easy access to world-famous archaeological sites and historic or cultural landmarks, including the ancient theater of Epidaurus, the mighty citadel of Mycenae and the charming neoclassical town of Nafplio.
Our Varieties
Great wines come from high-caliber grapes. To make high quality wines, we harness the full potential of some of Greece’s most exciting indigenous grape varieties including vibrant and versatile Agiorgitiko, delicious and grapy Moschofilero, elegant Roditis and aromatic Malagousia.
These native varieties are often blended with locally grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Gewurztraminer, producing wines with compelling complexity, depth of flavor, superb balance and delightful finish.
They wrote about us
Semeli wines have garnered strong reviews by respected wine writers and critics from both sides of the Atlantic.
Writing for the New York Times, Eric Asimov ranked our 2011 Mountain Sun among his favorite Greek wines noting that it is “clean and refreshing with pretty citrus and mineral flavors.”
British wine expert Robert Joseph wrote that the dry, herby rosé from our Semeli winery in Nemea stands comparison with the best of Provence, noting that “Semeli also makes two of my favorite Greek reds, the cherryish Orinos Helios Nemea and the claret-like Chateau Semeli.”
In the Washington Post, Dave McIntyre writing about our Mantinia Nassiakos noted “bright and flowery, it has ripe tree-fruit flavors that taste of the sun and a nice mineral core that roots it to the Earth. Every sip evokes a smile.”
UK’s Decanter magazine recommended Mantinia Nassiakos among its 10 great value Greek white wine choices, noting “both floral and vivacious, and fantastic value; a medium-bodied smooth palate, with a pleasant lift on the finish.”
The Wines

Chateau Semeli 2008
Dry Red Wine
PGI Attiki
The historic Bordeaux blend that made white wine-dominated Attiki famous for its high quality reds is back. The stony high altitude hills of Stamata, the cool climate throughout the year and the old vines make for a wine that’s complex and elegant in the nose and smooth but firm on the palate, so that it more than justifies its reputation and heritage. Enjoy it with top quality beef that’s perfectly cooked, stewed or grilled.
(Ted Lelekas, November 2016)
GRAPE/BLEND:
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
ALC: 13% abv

THEA Mantinia Fine Lees Contact 2015
Dry White Wine
PDO Mantinia
A really enjoyable white wine that seems determined to redefine Moschofilero. Made from selected grapes in a privileged high-altitude vineyard and matured in contact with its fine lees for 5 months, it displays impressive depth, complexity and length. The nose goes beyond grape typicity, to express aromas of minty herbs and exotic fruit. Delightful on its own, as an aperitif, although it would pair perfectly with white sauce pasta or casseroles.
(Ted Lelekas, November 2016)
GRAPE/BLEND:
100% Moschofilero
ALC: 12% abv
White Wines
OREINOS HELIOS WHITE / MOUNTAIN SUN WHITE 2015
Dry White Wine
PGI Peloponnese
GRAPE/BLEND: 80% Moschofilero from Mantinia & 20% Sauvignon Blanc
ALC: 12% abv
THE SEMELI COLLECTION / Untitled Chardonnay 2015
Dry White Wine
PGI Peloponnese
GRAPE/BLEND: 100% Chardonnay from Trifyllia
ALC: 13% abv
THE SEMELI COLLECTION / Untitled Sauvignon Blanc
Dry White Wine
PGI Peloponnese
GRAPE/BLEND: 100% Sauvignon Blanc from Aegialia
ALC: 13% abv
MANTINIA NASSIAKOS / SEMELI MANTINIA 2015
Dry White Wine
PDO Mantinia
GRAPE/BLEND: 100% Moschofilero from Mantinia
ALC: 12% abv
SEMELI AETHERIA 2015
Dry White Wine
PGI Peloponnese
GRAPE/BLEND: 60% Malagousia & 40% Chardonnay
ALC: 12.5% abv
SEMELI THEA 2015
Dry White Wine
PDO Mantinia
GRAPE/BLEND: 100% Moschofilero
ALC: 12% abv
SEMELI FEAST WHITE / FEAST WHITE 2015
Dry White Wine
PGI Peloponnese
GRAPE/BLEND: 100% Moschofilero from Mantinia
ALC: 12% abv
PICCOLO MONDO WHITE 2015
Semi-Sweet White Wine
GRAPE/BLEND: 100% Moschofilero from Mantinia
ALC: 11% abv
SEMELI WHITE 2015
Dry White Varietal Wine
GRAPE/BLEND: 100% Roditis
ALC: 12% abv
Red Wines
OREINOS HELIOS RED / MOUNTAIN SUN RED 2015
Dry Red Wine
PGI Peloponnese
GRAPE/BLEND: 80% Agiorgitiko from Nemea & 20% Syrah.
ALC: 13.5% abv
SEMELI NEMEA RESERVE 2013
Dry Red Wine
PDO Nemea
GRAPE/BLEND: 100% Agiorgitiko from Nemea
ALC: 14% abv
SEMELI GRANDE RESERVE NEMEA 2012
Dry Red Wine
PDO Nemea
GRAPE/BLEND: 100% Agiorgitiko from Nemea
ALC: 14% abv
CHATEAU SEMELI 2008
Dry Red Wine
PGI Attica
GRAPE/BLEND: 90% Cabernet Sauvignon % 10% Merlot
ALC: 13% abv
SEMELI FEAST RED 2015
Dry Red Wine
PGI Peloponnese
GRAPE/BLEND: 100% Agiorgitiko from Nemea
ALC: 12.5% abv
PICCOLO MONDO RED 2015
Semi-Sweet Red Wine
GRAPE/BLEND: 100% Agiorgitiko from Nemea
ALC: 12% abv
SEMELI RED 2015
Dry Red Wine
PGI Peloponnese
GRAPE/BLEND: 80% Agiorgitiko from Nemea & 20% Cabernet Sauvignon
ALC: 13% abv
Rosé Wines
OREINOS HELIOS ROSE / MOUNTAIN SUN ROSE 2015
Dry Rose Wine
PGI Korinthia
GRAPE/BLEND: 100% Agiorgitiko from Nemea
ALC: 13% abv
THE SEMELI COLLECTION / Untitled Agiorgitiko – Syrah 2015
Dry Rose Wine
GRAPE/BLEND: 50% Agiorgitiko from Nemea & 50% Syrah
ALC: 13% abv
Sweet Wines
ESPERA BY SEMELI
Sweet White Wine
GRAPE/BLEND: 100% Gewurztraminer
ALC: 15% abv
Awards
OREINOS HELIOS WHITE / MOUNTAIN SUN WHITE
Wine | Vintage | Competition | Prize | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
OREINOS HELIOS WHITE / MOUNTAIN SUN WHITE | – | International Wine & Spirits Competition (London) | silver | 2016 |
OREINOS HELIOS WHITE / MOUNTAIN SUN WHITE | – | International Wine Challenge (London) | silver | 2016 |
OREINOS HELIOS WHITE / MOUNTAIN SUN WHITE | – | Vinalies Internationales Competition | gold | 2016 |
OREINOS HELIOS WHITE / MOUNTAIN SUN WHITE | – | Thessaloniki International Wine Competition | gold | 2016 |
OREINOS HELIOS WHITE / MOUNTAIN SUN WHITE | – | Concours Mondial de Bruxelles | gold | 2015 |
OREINOS HELIOS WHITE / MOUNTAIN SUN WHITE | – | Thessaloniki International Wine Competition | gold | 2015 |
OREINOS HELIOS WHITE / MOUNTAIN SUN WHITE | – | Challenge International Du Vin, Paris | gold | 2013 |
OREINOS HELIOS WHITE / MOUNTAIN SUN WHITE | – | Decanter World Wine Awards, London | silver | 2013 |
THE SEMELI COLLECTION / Untitled Chardonnay
Wine | Vintage | Competition | Prize | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
THE SEMELI COLLECTION / Untitled Chardonnay | – | International Wine Challenge (London) | Commended | 2016 |
THE SEMELI COLLECTION / Untitled Chardonnay | – | International Wine & Spirits Competition (London) | Bronze | 2016 |
THE SEMELI COLLECTION / Untitled Sauvignon Blanc
Wine | Vintage | Competition | Prize | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
THE SEMELI COLLECTION / Untitled Sauvignon Blanc | – | Decanter World Wine Awards (London) | Commended | 2016 |
THE SEMELI COLLECTION / Untitled Sauvignon Blanc | – | International Wine Challenge (London) | silver | 2016 |
THE SEMELI COLLECTION / Untitled Sauvignon Blanc | – | Challenge International du Vin | silver | 2016 |
THE SEMELI COLLECTION / Untitled Sauvignon Blanc | – | Thessaloniki International Wine Competition | silver | 2016 |
THE SEMELI COLLECTION / Untitled Sauvignon Blanc | – | Berliner Wein Trophy | gold | 2016 |
OREINOS HELIOS RED / MOUNTAIN SUN RED
Wine | Vintage | Competition | Prize | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
OREINOS HELIOS RED / MOUNTAIN SUN RED | – | International Wine & Spirits Competition, London | bronze | 2013 |
OREINOS HELIOS RED / MOUNTAIN SUN RED | – | International Wine Challenge, London | commended | 2013 |
SEMELI NEMEA RESERVE
Wine | Vintage | Competition | Prize | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
SEMELI NEMEA RESERVE | – | International Wine Challenge (London) | commended | 2016 |
SEMELI NEMEA RESERVE | – | Thessaloniki International Wine Competition | gold | 2015 |
SEMELI NEMEA RESERVE | – | International Wine & Spirits Competition, London | silver | 2013 |
CHATEAU SEMELI
Wine | Vintage | Competition | Prize | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
CHATEAU SEMELI | – | Challenge International du Vin, France | bronze | 2015 |
MANTINIA NASSIAKOS / SEMELI MANTINIA
Wine | Vintage | Competition | Prize | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
MANTINIA NASSIAKOS / SEMELI MANTINIA | – | Decanter World Wine Awards (London) | bronze | 2016 |
MANTINIA NASSIAKOS / SEMELI MANTINIA | – | International Wine Challenge (London) | Commended | 2016 |
MANTINIA NASSIAKOS / SEMELI MANTINIA | – | International Wine & Spirits Competition (London) | silver | 2016 |
MANTINIA NASSIAKOS / SEMELI MANTINIA | – | Challenge International du Vin (Paris) | bronze | 2016 |
MANTINIA NASSIAKOS / SEMELI MANTINIA | – | Vinalies Internationales Competition | silver | 2016 |
MANTINIA NASSIAKOS / SEMELI MANTINIA | – | Thessaloniki International Wine Competition | silver | 2016 |
MANTINIA NASSIAKOS / SEMELI MANTINIA | – | Concours Mondial de Bruxelles | silver | 2015 |
MANTINIA NASSIAKOS / SEMELI MANTINIA | – | Challenge International du Vin, France | silver | 2015 |
MANTINIA NASSIAKOS / SEMELI MANTINIA | – | Thessaloniki International Wine Competition | silver | 2015 |
MANTINIA NASSIAKOS / SEMELI MANTINIA | – | Challenge International Du Vin, Paris | gold | 2013 |
MANTINIA NASSIAKOS / SEMELI MANTINIA | – | Concours Mondial De Bruxelles | silver | 2013 |
OREINOS HELIOS ROSE / MOUNTAIN SUN ROSE
Wine | Vintage | Competition | Prize | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
OREINOS HELIOS ROSE / MOUNTAIN SUN ROSE | – | International Wine Challenge (London) | bronze | 2016 |
OREINOS HELIOS ROSE / MOUNTAIN SUN ROSE | – | Challenge International du Vin (Paris) | Gold | 2016 |
OREINOS HELIOS ROSE / MOUNTAIN SUN ROSE | – | Thessaloniki International Wine Competition | Gold | 2016 |
OREINOS HELIOS ROSE / MOUNTAIN SUN ROSE | – | Vinalies® Internationales Competition | Silver | 2016 |
OREINOS HELIOS ROSE / MOUNTAIN SUN ROSE | – | Challenge International du Vin, France | Gold | 2015 |
OREINOS HELIOS ROSE / MOUNTAIN SUN ROSE | – | Concours Mondial De Bruxelles | Gold | 2013 |
OREINOS HELIOS ROSE / MOUNTAIN SUN ROSE | – | Vinalies Internationales, Paris | Silver | 2013 |
THE SEMELI COLLECTION / Untitled Agiorgitiko – Syrah
Wine | Vintage | Competition | Prize | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|
THE SEMELI COLLECTION / Untitled Agiorgitiko – Syrah | – | International Wine Challenge (London) | Silver | 2016 |
THE SEMELI COLLECTION / Untitled Agiorgitiko – Syrah | – | Decanter World Wine Awards (London) | Bronze | 2016 |
THE SEMELI COLLECTION / Untitled Agiorgitiko – Syrah | – | Concours Mondial de Bruxelles | Silver | 2016 |
THE SEMELI COLLECTION / Untitled Agiorgitiko – Syrah | – | International Wine & Spirits Competition (London) | Bronze | 2016 |
THE SEMELI COLLECTION / Untitled Agiorgitiko – Syrah | – | Challenge International du Vin | Silver | 2016 |
THE SEMELI COLLECTION / Untitled Agiorgitiko – Syrah | – | Vinalies® Internationales Competition | Gold | 2016 |
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SEMELI WINERY
Koutsi, Nemea,
Peloponnese, 20 500
T +30 27460 20360
F +30 27460 23960
Website: www.semeliwines.gr