Anatolikos Vineyards

Overview & Philosophy

Anatolikos Vineyards is a family-run, organic winery founded in 2005 by brothers Sakis and Marios Nikolaidis.
The estate is located in Avdira, near Xanthi in Thrace, northeastern Greece, about three kilometers from the Thracian Sea.
All vineyards are certified organic and the wines are vegan and vegetarian certified.
The winemaking philosophy centers on low intervention, using native yeasts, and keeping additives and sulfur to a minimum.
Anatolikos produces a focused range of around nine labels, including whites, reds, rosés, and natural or amphora wines.

Vineyard & Terroir

The vineyards lie on the arid coastal hills of Avdira, between 50 and 70 meters above sea level, gently sloping toward the sea.
Being so close to the coast, the vines benefit from constant sea breezes and significant day–night temperature differences of about 13 to 15 °C.
The soils are mostly sandy with a subsoil of weathered crystalline rock, providing excellent drainage and moderate fertility.
Summers are dry with limited rainfall, and the long, cool autumns allow for slow, balanced ripening.
Constant northeast winds keep the vines healthy and reduce disease pressure.
The estate covers approximately six hectares under vine.
Grapes grown include both indigenous Greek varieties—Limnio, Pamidi, Assyrtiko, Malagousia, Moschato, and Mavroudi—and some international varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
The vineyards are managed organically with low yields and minimal external inputs to preserve ecological balance.

Grape Varieties & Wines

Anatolikos produces several distinct wines that express the diversity of Thracian terroir.

Fine Assyrtiko / Malagousia White — A blend of Assyrtiko and Malagousia, fermented with native yeasts and aged partly on lees or in mild oak. The style is mineral, fresh, and aromatic.

Malagousia (single varietal) — Made from 100% Malagousia, fermented naturally with indigenous yeasts under organic protocols. A balanced, expressive, dry white wine with rich aromatics.

Limnio (red) — Produced from 100% Limnio, fermented naturally and aged for about 12 months in old oak barrels. It shows deep color, structure, and savory complexity.

Fine Mavroudi — Crafted from the native Mavroudi grape using spontaneous fermentation and minimal intervention. The result is an elegant red with fragrant dark fruit and moderate tannins.

MV Mavroudi Blend — A combination of Mavroudi and selected international red varieties, made with natural fermentation and little to no additives. The wine is rich, full-bodied, and expressive.

Rosé — A fresh blend of Assyrtiko and Mavroudi, made through short maceration and gentle extraction. Bright, aromatic, and mineral-driven.

Natural and Amphora Wines — Includes skin-contact whites, orange wines, pet-nat sparkling wines, and amphora-aged bottlings. These wines are unfiltered, fermented with native yeasts, and made with little or no sulfur. They show texture, depth, and strong varietal character.

Dessert or Appassimento-style Wines — Produced by partially drying grapes or concentrating musts before fermentation. These wines are sweet or off-dry, with richness and aging potential.

Technical & Operational Details

The winery and cellar are located within the estate at Avdira, ensuring close control from harvest to bottling.
All fermentations use indigenous yeasts, and there are no commercial enzymes or yeasts used.
Sulfur use is kept to a minimum, and some natural wines are produced with no added sulfites at all.
Most wines are bottled unfiltered or only lightly filtered to maintain their natural texture and structure.
Whites typically see time on their lees or brief oak aging for complexity. Reds often age for ten to twelve months in used oak barrels or larger wooden vats.
Some cuvées mature in amphorae or clay vessels to enhance purity and micro-oxygenation.
Production is artisanal and small-scale, focusing on quality and site expression rather than volume.
The estate holds full organic certification, and all wines are certified vegan and vegetarian.

Strengths & Distinctive Qualities

  • Northernmost coastal organic vineyard in Greece, combining sea influence with Thracian terroir.

  • Cool breezes and strong day–night temperature differences preserve acidity and aromatic freshness.

  • A diverse range of grape varieties, including both indigenous and international grapes, allowing expressive blending and single-varietal wines.

  • Low-intervention and natural winemaking methods emphasize purity and authenticity.

  • Experimental use of amphora, pet-nat, and skin-contact techniques alongside classic vinification.

  • Broad stylistic range from crisp whites and textured oranges to structured reds and delicate rosés.

  • Strong sense of place rooted in the Avdira landscape and its ancient wine heritage.