Dimakopoulos Winery

Overview & Philosophy

Dimakopoulos is a boutique organic wine estate founded in 2008 by Giorgos Dimakopoulos and his agronomist spouse Varvara Spiliotopoulou.
The estate is located in the Vasiliko area of Achaia, Peloponnese, at about 130 meters above sea level.
They aim to revive ancient local vineyards and field-blend traditions using indigenous Greek varieties, embracing organic viticulture, multi-varietal plantings, and terroir expression.

Vineyards & Terroir

  • The estate has about 6.5 hectares of vineyards, planted between 2010 and 2024.

  • Elevation is low (≈ 130 m), with a typically Mediterranean climate moderated by sea influence.

  • The vineyards are located ~7.5 miles from the coast, providing a maritime influence.

  • Soils are clay-loam, offering structure and water retention favorable for balanced ripening.

  • The vineyards are planted to multiple indigenous varieties rather than monocultures, forming field-blend plots.

  • All vineyard operations adhere to certified organic practices, with minimal intervention and respect for ecological balance.

Grape Varieties & Wine Styles

Dimakopoulos focuses primarily on local grape varieties and expressive, terroir-driven wines:

  • Primary varieties include Roditis, Assyrtiko, Malagouzia, Muscat, and the rare local Koritsanos grape.

  • One of their signature wines is Kypelissos, a field-blend rosé made by co-fermenting local varieties.

  • Their wines tend to reflect freshness, aromatic lift, and purity of fruit, with a sense of place from their low-altitude Peloponnesian terroir.

  • The winemaking approach emphasizes simplicity, indigenous yeasts, and minimal chemical or processing inputs.

Technical & Operational Details

  • Vinification is guided by minimal intervention philosophy, letting vineyard character dominate.

  • Fermentation proceeds with native yeasts; additives and manipulations are kept to a minimum.

  • Sulfur is used sparingly, and the estate strives toward as low as possible levels consistent with stability.

  • Wines are bottled with limited or no filtration to preserve texture and natural qualities.

  • All grapes are estate-grown (no external sourcing).

  • The winery practices careful sorting and small-lot processing to highlight individual vineyard parcels where possible.

Strengths & Distinctive Qualities

  • Revival of field-blend tradition and diversity of local varieties instead of monoculture planting.

  • A modest, organic-scale estate that allows close vineyard attention and purity of expression.

  • Use of rare local variety (Koritsanos) alongside better-known Greek grapes to build uniqueness.

  • Wines that emphasize freshness, aromatic clarity, and the low-altitude Peloponnesian coastal terroir.

  • A commitment to organic, low-intervention winegrowing as a means to ecological resilience and authenticity.

  • The Kypelissos rosé is an example of expressive co-fermented wine embodying the estate’s philosophy.