In the beginning of the early 90’s, Christos Papathanasiou coming back home from his post-graduate studies in France and inspired from the French wine culture he began to make his dream a reality creating his first experimental vineyard and then his winery.
Thanasis Papathanasiou , the first-born of the Family , graduate of the University of Western Attica and in particular of the Department of Oenology and Drink Technology,has entirely undertaken wine making, creating and producing quality wines with great claims.The combination of success comes to complete George Papathanasiou with his studies at University of Thessaly as an agronomist and is responsible for the integrated part of the organic vineyards of the Winery, as well as the planting of new varieties or the emergence of old natives.
The privately owned vineyards, organic farming, extend to various parts of the Thessalian plain, with different altitudes and dirt. Soils mainly sand-lime, rich in iron and calcium. The result is wines with a distinctive character and a tearoom. This also results from dry cultivation with a low area yield of 400 kg to 700 kg per acre. Among the cultivated varieties are the Greek (Assyrtiko, Roditis and Kydonitsa) and the French (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay)
At the birthplace of the mythical Achilles, just outside of Farsala, in the heart of the Thessalian plain lies the Papathanassiou Family Winery. Modern harvesting and vinification are carried out with modern equipment and respect for tradition. In the underground cellar, under stable temperatures and ideal conditions, the ripening takes place in wooden barrels.
Extremely controlled-low production from this single vineyard in the centre of Thessaly. Green fruits, especially green apple, freshness and refinement of flower citrus fruits. Lemon and lime dominate, soon to be followed by mineral notes in the aftertaste, harmonizing the tasting experience of this Thessalian Assyrtiko.
Thessalian blend of 2 noble French varieties for a beautiful tannic effect. The decisive role in this union, is the ‘’embrace’’ of the oak barrels, which in their 6-month stay, smoothes their union of both and shows their elegant fragrances and taste.
Highly fruity and pleasant, with complete lack of tannins, a dry, rich red, which can compete with ease many summer wines. With minimum contact time on marc, it retains its freshness and the whole fruit of its profile.
Born from personal ambition, one super-premium rose , Provence type, whose tasty character does not betray its origin (from Cabernet Sauvignon grape).Dry, with amazing aromas and an aftertaste which stays lingering, from 15 years old vines , with low acreage yield and limited number of bottles.
PAPATHANASIOU FAMILY
Organic winery and vineyard
address. Katochori Farsalon , PO BOX 40300, Larissa
tel. +30 6979 284631
email. info@papathanasiouwines.gr
