History of Giannikos Winery
The story of Giannikos Winery begins in 1896, the year of the first modern Olympic Games—and the same year the Giannikos family planted their first vines in the ancient soils of Mycenae, one of the oldest viticultural areas in Europe.
A century later, in 1996, a fire devastated the original estate buildings. However, driven by family legacy and vision, Michalis Giannikos rebuilt the winery in Ancient Corinth, expanded the vineyards, and committed fully to organic viticulture—making him one of the first in Greece to adopt this philosophy.
By 2009, Giannikos wines were being exported internationally. In 2012, the estate received its first international gold and silver medals. Since then, its wines have garnered multiple awards and growing global recognition.
Region and Vineyards
Giannikos Winery cultivates 8 hectares of vineyards across two key locations: Corinth and Mycenae. Both areas benefit from Mediterranean sunshine, cool sea breezes, and excellent drainage, ideal for producing expressive, fresh wines.
The vineyards are certified organic, and all work—from pruning to harvest—is done by hand. Soils are varied, and altitudes provide ideal conditions for slow, balanced ripening.
The estate honors Greek viticultural heritage by cultivating native varieties such as:
- Roditis – crisp and mineral-driven
- Agiorgitiko – the noble red of Nemea
- Malagouzia – aromatic and floral
Alongside these, Giannikos also vinifies international varieties such as Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Viognier, sourced from top French clones and adapted to the Greek terroir.
Wine Range of Giannikos Winery
Giannikos produces a diverse portfolio of single-varietal and blended wines, all organic and expressive:
- At Sea – crisp white with maritime freshness
- Windmill – a floral, citrusy Roditis
- Retsina – a clean, modern take on Greece’s most historic wine
- Swan Rosé – delicate Agiorgitiko rosé with aromatic finesse
- Lion Agiorgitiko & Prince – structured, fruit-driven reds
- Eclipse & Trojan Horse – premium cuvées with aging potential
- Late Harvest Viognier – dessert wine with exotic fruit character
Did you know?
The Giannikos vineyards lie near Mycenae, an ancient civilization considered the cradle of Greek winemaking—active for more than 4,000 years. Their wines are a continuation of this deep-rooted viticultural lineage.
