Oenops Wines
The Guardian’s David Williams highlighted Oenops as “the perfect introduction” to Greek wines. A country, he says, with “an absolute trove of distinctive wine that has never quite made it over the line into mainstream acceptance in the UK.” The exceptional range of wines from Oenops is changing that perception. They are made by Nikos Karatzas. He works as a negociant, sourcing indigenous and rare grape varieties grown on excellent terroir by passionate grape growers across the country.
Drama, Greece
Nestled in northeast Greece near the border with Bulgaria, the Drama wine region combines a rich history of winemaking with a unique terroir, producing wines with distinct character and regional identity.
Wines from Oenops Wines
Vidiano 2023
The new vintage of Oenops' Vidiano, sourced from old vineyards in the mountainous area of Heraklion, Crete.
Rawditis 2021
30 day skin contact white made from the indigenous grape Roditis
Orange in appearance, unfiltered, no sulphites, no machinery
Xinomavro 2022
A charming and elegant Xinomavro with enticing cherry and floral notes layered with spice and mineral tones. Pure, with a delicate freshness on the smooth finish.
Limniona 2020
Rare indigenous red varietal, aged 10 months in clay, unfiltered
Limniona 2022
Once on the verge of extinction, Limniona is now making a comeback, with Nikos Karatzas of Oenops making exceptional, amphora-aged wines from this rare, indigenous Greek variety.
Xinomavraw 2021
Indigenous red from Naoussa, nothing added, no machinery, 6 months clay amphora, unfiltered, no sulphites added