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Elektros

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Αn authentic orange wine made from 100% old-vine Savatiano, showcasing the strength of tradition and the freshness of modern winemaking. With fermentation and skin contact, Elektros reveals a world of complexity, structure, and unpretentious character — honoring the Greek vineyard with a wine that truly stands out.

  • Grower: Domaine Kastriti
  • Vintage: 2024
  • Type: Orange Dry Wine
  • Grapes: Savatiano 100%
  • Appellation: Table wine
  • Alcohol: 12.00%
  • Bottle: 750ml
  • Viticulture: Certified Organic
  • Vinification: Fermentation for 15 days in stainless steel tank at controlled temperature up to 26°C and maturation for 5 months in stainless steel tank.
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Key Info

Viticulture

  • Certified Organic
  • Climate: Mountainous, cold
  • Soil: Sandy clay / Loam clay
  • Vine age: Planted in 1966
  • Altitude: 150 meters
  • Slope: 5-8%
  • Planting density: 1,500 plants / ha
  • Yield: 4 kg / plant
  • Irrigation: None
  • Spraying: Organic treatments; two applications with copper and three with powdered sulfur
  • Harvesting: Manually in 18kg crates

Vinification

  • Maceration: 15-day skin contact
  • Pressing: By means of grape distiller
  • Temperature Control: 25-26°C during fermentation
  • Fermentation: 15 days in stainless steel tank
  • Malolactic: Naturally completed
  • Maturation: 5 months in stainless steel tank
  • Clarification: None
  • Filtration: None
  • Production: 600 lt
  • Alcohol: 12.00%
  • Acidity: 4.50 gr/l
  • RS: 1.20 gr/l
  • Total sulfites: 35.00 mg/l
  • Certification: Organic grapes
  • Bottle: 750ml

Winery

Domaine Kastriti is nestled in the historic region of Distomo, Boeotia, between the slopes of Mount Parnassus and Helicon—an area with a winemaking heritage dating back to antiquity. At the heart of the estate lies a deep respect for nature and tradition, with an unwavering commitment to organic farming and low-intervention winemaking.

Certified organic and inspired by biodynamic principles, Kastriti Winery produces small-batch wines exclusively from its own vineyards, ensuring full control over every step from vine to bottle. Each label is a pure expression of the land and the vintage, crafted with authenticity and care.

The estate focuses on indigenous and international varieties such as Savatiano, Roditis, Grenache Rouge, and the rare Mikrórrogo Erythró, offering distinctive wines full of character and balance.

Region

Distomo, built at the foothills of Mount Parnassus, is a historic town in Boeotia with roots reaching back to antiquity, as nearby lay the ancient city of Amvryssos. Its fertile land and strategic location contributed to the town’s growth, while keeping alive its traditions and deep connection with nature.

The modern history of Distomo was tragically marked by the massacre of June 10, 1944, when German occupying forces executed hundreds of civilians. The Mausoleum on the hill overlooking the settlement today stands as a monument of remembrance and honor, making Distomo a symbol of sacrifice and resistance.

A short distance away lies Arachova, a cosmopolitan winter destination, renowned for the Parnassos ski center as well as its traditional hospitality. Together with Distomo, they form a region that blends history, memory, and natural beauty.