Voyatzis Estate
A modern 3-hectare vineyard was created by the lake, located in an old vine of the Voyatzis family. Designed to produce high-quality wines of a distinctive character, it was planted with local and other varieties during 1991-1994.
The Voyatzis family enjoys a long heritage as wine merchants, documented since the early 20th century, when large quantities of wine from the Velvendo area were transported for sale at the then developing town of Katerini, where the family settled, running a wine-cellar and ouzo-house until 1922.
Members of the third family generation, Yannis, who has studied oenology at the University of Bordeaux, France and has substantial experience in the Greek wine production, along with his brother, Nico, who is an engineer, and their father, Hariss, decided to return to Velvendo and establish a new, privately owned vineyard
KTIMA VOYATZIS WHITE
50% Assyrtiko – 30% Chardonnay – 20% Malvasia Aromatica
Dry White Wine
Classification: Protected Geographical Indication Velvento
Harvest dates: Chardonnay : Late of August Chardonnay, Malavasia Aromatica: Early of September, Assyrtiko: Middle of September
Alcohol by volume: 13.0%
Tasting notes: Straw yellow colour, intense floral and fruity characters on the nose, fresh and crisp on the palate, with exotic fruits and balanced acidity. Great stylish wine, with a long crisp finish.
KTIMA VOYATZIS RED
60% Xinomavro – 15% Merlot – 25% Cabernet Sauvignon
Dry Red Wine
Classification: Protected Geographical Indication Velvento
Harvest dates: Merlot : Late August, Cabernet Sauvignon: Middle of September, Xinomavro: Early October
Alcohol by volume: 13.0%
Tasting notes: Deep ruby colour, complex aroma that combines spicy notes with mature and dried red fruits like red current and cassis. Ripe dried red currants and cassis on the palate, full-bodied, with ripe and integrated tannins, excellent balance with an aromatic and lingering aftertaste at the end.
KTIMA VOYATZIS TSAPOURNAKOS
100% Tsapournakos (Cabernet Franc)
Dry Red Wine
Classification: Protected Geographical Indication Velvento
Harvest dates: Middle of September
Alcohol by volume: 13.5%
Tasting notes: Deep purple in colour, berries on the nose together with flowers and herbs, incorporated with earthy and spicy notes. Dried berry fruits on the palate, hint of dried tomato and herbs, vigorous integrated tannins, showing deep flavoured body and great backbone and an admirable finish.
KTIMA VOYATZIS XINOMAVRO
100% Xinomavro
Dry Red Wine
Classification: Protected Geographical Indication Velvento
Harvest dates: Early October
Alcohol by volume: 13.5%
Tasting notes: Deep purple in colour, berries on the nose together with flowers and herbs, incorporated with earthy and spicy notes. Dried berry fruits on the palate, hint of dried tomato and herbs, vigorous integrated tannins, showing deep flavoured body and great backbone and an admirable finish.