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The Winery
The winery project aimed to the creation of a multi functional bulding integrated with the local environment. The plan follows the natural slopes of the crater of the volcano and it's entirely underground.
The building is developed on several levels dedicated to the different phase of the wines production. Its heart is the big fermentation room equipped with 15 tanks, both stainless steel and concrete, 6 clay amphoras and a small lab for analysis.
The only part of the building that emerge from the ground is the wine tasting hall and the restaurant, both facing the natural terrace with a stunning view of the volcano.
In the heart of the Aegean, on the volcanic island of Nisyros, our winery was founded to produce wines that respect the land, enhance native grape varieties and celebrate the history of the vineyards and the people who cultivate them. We believe that quality comes from the field and our role is simply to preserve it on its journey to the bottle.
In the cellar, we follow a low-intervention approach: limited use of sulphites and minimal manipulation, allowing the wine to fully express its origin. In the vineyard, we practice organic viticulture, integrating biodynamic methods to maintain the natural balance of the soil and promote biodiversity. Each vineyard is a unique ecosystem where human intervention is limited to guiding the vine on its natural course.
Beyond our vineyards in Nisyros, we explore the surrounding islands of the Dodecanese in search of special plots, often forgotten or destined for mass production in large cooperatives. Many of these vineyards, cultivated for generations, face abandonment or uprooting due to economic pressures, putting an irreplaceable agricultural and cultural heritage at risk. We are reversing this trend by working directly with local winegrowers, the guardians of ancient grape varieties and traditional techniques, to build a lasting relationship of trust and support so that they can continue to cultivate these 'jewels of the Dodecanese' with dignity and sustainability.
Each bottle is a journey through the Aegean islands, a fragment of Mediterranean culture, a tribute to the timeless beauty of the Dodecanese.
The Dodecanese Selection
Ανεράιδες - Nereids Selection
A limited production crafted from rare indigenous varieties of the Dodecanese islands.
This selection aims to capture the unique character of exceptional terroirs, transforming the hidden ‘gems’ of the achipelago into wine and giving voice to stories that might otherwise remain unheard. Each label in this line tells a tale of the Dodecanese, bottling the cherished essence of terroirs, people and traditions.
The Special Collection
Μονοπάτια - Pathways Collection
A limited production of unconventional wines inspired by Dodecanesian archipelago stone paths, celebrating creative freedom and authentic uniqueness.
3, 2, 1...
2024
Ungrafted mountain vines 2024
The moment our winemaking journey truly began: the first time we stood above the vineyards of Mount Attavyros in Embonas, Rhodes, where ancient vines cling to rocky slopes, shaped by time, wind and the hands of generations. Century-old, pre-phylloxera Athiri vines growing on cool, sandy-schist soils at 900 meters. Fermented slowly at low temperatures and aged eight months on the lees, the wine remains unfiltered, preserving its natural structure.
Bright, Fragrant, Mineral
Bright aromas of citrus peel, grapefruit, and orange blossom unfold into notes of almond and fresh bread. Elegant, balanced, with vibrant acidity and a long mineral finish, the pure expression of a timeless landscape.
VARIETY
100% Athiri
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APPELLATION
PGI Dodecanese
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ORIGIN
Embonas, Rhodes
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ALTITUDE
900m
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SOIL
Schist & sand
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VINIFICATION
Amphora & Stainless Steel
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PRODUCTION
2,800 bottles
5, 10, 15...
2024
A hidden valley
The name is inspired by the joyful chant of children playing hide and seek across Greece. Just like that game, our search for a unique vineyard on Rhodes was a journey of exploration and discovery, ending in the hidden valley of Kymisala, where Athiri vines grow at 500 meters on iron-rich, north-facing soils, organically farmed and never irrigated. Fermented and aged on fine lees in stainless steel and clay amphorae, the wine remains unfiltered, preserving its purity and energy.
Mediterranean, Rounded, Elegant
Delicate yet expressive, with white flowers, jasmine, mediterranean wild herbs, acacia, and exotic fruit, it finishes bright, mineral, and elegant. 5,10,15 is an invitation to discover a wine of purity and quiet depth.
VARIETY
100% Athiri
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APPELLATION
PGI Dodecanese
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ORIGIN
Kymisala valley, Rhodes
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ALTITUDE
500m
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SOIL
sandy / iron rich
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VINIFICATION
Amphora & Stainless Steel
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PRODUCTION
2,800 bottles
Απύρι - Apyri
2024
Anphora
Named after Nisyros’ volcanic steam vents, which rise from the ground across the island, sometimes reaching the villages and the houses, Apiri is our most adventurous wine. The Athiri from Rhodes meets the Assyrtiko from Nisyros, it undergoes a brief skin-contact fermentation to draw out depth and character.
Spiced, Textured, Adventurous
Aged nine months in clay amphorae and stainless steel, it reveals evolving aromas of floral and exotic fruits, honey, dried apricot, toasted almond, and soft tobacco. On the palate, it’s broad, slightly saline, with gentle tannins and lively acidity, finishing long and textured. A wine for curious drinkers and bold food pairings.
VARIETY
Athiri, Assyrtiko
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APPELLATION
PGI Dodecanese
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ORIGIN
Embonas & Nisyros
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ALTITUDE
400-900m
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SOIL
shist & Sand
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VINIFICATION
Amphora & Stainless Steel
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PRODUCTION
2,400 bottles
Contacts
theologos.mamolis@nisyroswines.com
+30 6974435014
Oinoi Nisyrou S.A.
Wine Production and Bottling
Emborios, Nisyros 85303, Greece
info@nisyroswines.com