Limniona Rosé
Limniona Rosé shows a different side of Zafeirakis’ work with the variety he helped put back on the map. Instead of leaning on weight or extraction, this wine goes for clarity, lift, and precision. It is a dry rosé with real varietal identity, not a generic pink placeholder. For buyers building lists with sharper Greek references, this is the kind of bottle that adds character without adding friction.
The fruit comes from Paleomylos in Tyrnavos, in Thessaly, at 200 to 300 metres altitude. Sandy-clay soils with high flint concentration, a dry warm growing season, and organic and biodynamic farming shape the wine’s profile from the start. The broad vine age range, from 7 to 28 years, adds another useful layer, keeping the wine lively while still giving it enough substance to hold its place at table.
In the cellar, the approach is deliberate and restrained. A short period of skin contact at low temperature keeps the colour and texture in check, while spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel protects freshness and definition. On a list, this is a smart rosé for modern Mediterranean food, by-the-glass programs, and buyers who want something distinctly Greek that still moves easily.
| Vintage | Not stated |
|---|---|
| Type | Dry Rosé |
| Unit Size | 75cl |
| Country | Greece |
| Region | Thessaly |
| Primary Appellation | PGI Tyrnavos |
| Plot Size / Plot Elevation | Paleomylos, 200–300m |
| Soil | Sandy-clay, high concentration flints |
| Age of vines | 7–28 years |
| Farming | Organic and biodynamic cultivation |
| Varieties | Limniona 100% |
| Fermentation | Short skin contact at low temperature; spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel tanks |
| Aging | Not stated |
| Tags | Dry rosé, native variety, organic, biodynamic |
| Alcohol | Not stated |
| Cork / Screw Cap | Not stated |
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The producer
In Tyrnavos, at the foot of Mount Olympus, Ktima Zafeirakis has become one of the clearest modern references for Greek wine with identity. The estate is led by Christos Zafeirakis, a fourth-generation winemaker who studied oenology in Athens and continued his training in Turin and Milan before returning home in 2005 to plant his first organic vineyard. That return did not produce a nostalgic family continuation. It produced something much more relevant: a winery with roots, but also with vision… Read more
