Moschopolis Winery

Overview & Philosophy

Moschopolis Winery is a modern, boutique estate founded in 2016 by Dr. Giorgos Germanis, a viticulturist and wine consultant with long experience in Greek wine regions.
The estate is focused on regenerative organic viticulture, low-intervention winemaking, and producing wines that clearly express their terroir.
The vision includes achieving carbon neutrality (carbon-free winemaking) by around 2025, and reliance on 100 % renewable energy sources.
Moschopolis emphasizes native grape varieties, minimal additives, and unfiltered wines as a means of preserving integrity and vitality in every vintage.

Vineyards & Terroir

  • The main vineyards are located in Monopigado, in the Thessaloniki region (Central Macedonia).

  • Vineyard elevation is approximately 500 m above sea level, facing Mount Olympus and overlooking the Thermaic Gulf.

  • The estate controls around 19 hectares of vineyards (privately owned), with additional collaborations under their viticultural principles.

  • Soils are clay, gravel, and stony substrata, with good drainage and minerality.

  • Climate: A mix of continental and Mediterranean influence, with cooling mountain air, moderate temperatures, and sea breezes that help buffer heat stress.

  • The viticulture is done sustainably and organically, with regenerative practices, close canopy control, and minimal extraneous inputs.

Grapes & Wine Styles

Moschopolis’s portfolio includes a varied set of native and international varieties, vinified in expressive, terroir-sensitive styles:

Key grape varieties planted

  • White varieties: Assyrtiko, Malagouzia, plus use of Xinomavro in white form (blanc de noirs)

  • Red / blending varieties: Xinomavro, Mavrotragano, Syrah, Pinot Noir

  • Other experimental varieties: Viognier, Vidiano (in some blends)

Representative Wines & Styles

  • Moschopolis 6 — A white blend (Assyrtiko 90 % + Xinomavro 10 %) fermented with wild yeasts, aged 6 months on lees in oak, bottled unfiltered, minimal sulfur.

  • Moschopolis 8 (Rosé / Red blend) — Xinomavro (70 %) + Syrah (30 %), matured 8 months in used oak, bright fruit & complexity.

  • Moschopolis 18 — A red blend (Mavrotragano & Syrah) from hillside non-irrigated vineyards, produced in limited yields, aged ~18 months in oak.

  • Moschopolis 24 (Pinot Noir sur lies de Assyrtiko) — Predominantly Pinot Noir (95 %) blended with lees from Assyrtiko, aged ~24 months in used oak, bottled unfiltered.

  • Aióra Amphora / Amphora Whites / Amphora Reds — Skin-contact, natural ferment wines in clay amphora (e.g. Aióra White Amphora, Aióra Red Amphora) capturing texture, depth, and site purity.

All wines are made using indigenous fermentations, minimal intervention, no or minimal filtration, and low sulfur use wherever possible.

Technical & Operational Details

  • Organic / regenerative certification is practiced across estate vineyards.

  • Yield management is strict — limited yields support concentration and depth in the wines.

  • Harvest & sorting is done by hand to ensure only optimal fruit is used.

  • Fermentation vessels include stainless steel, concrete, wood, and clay amphorae, depending on the cuvée.

  • Aging varies: whites see lees aging in oak / amphora; reds mature in used oak barrels (often 12–24 months) before bottling.

  • Bottling is done unfiltered, with minimal or no fining, to maintain wine texture, character, and complexity.

Strengths & Distinctive Qualities

  • A newer venture led by a respected viticulturist, bringing scientific insight and field experience into a boutique format.

  • Organic and regenerative practices with climate and energy goals (carbon neutrality) push the boundaries of sustainability in Greek winemaking.

  • Strong varietal diversity — combining classic Greek grapes (Assyrtiko, Xinomavro, Mavrotragano) with complementary international types (Syrah, Pinot Noir).

  • Innovative winemaking styles, especially amphora, lees blends, and natural techniques.

  • Site expression — the high-altitude, clay-gravel soils, mountain air influence, and controlled yields yield wines of clarity, minerality, and structure.

  • Limited production allows attention to detail and unique vintage expression.

  • Moschopolis wines are gaining visibility in both Greek and international wine circles for their authenticity, artistry, and energetic profile.