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Pirgos Apollonias

Seitanidis Estate - Pyrgos Apollonias - Moschomavro - Cabernet Sauvignon - red dry wine - Eklektikon

A fresh and vibrant red blend of Moschomavro and Cabernet Sauvignon, combining the aromatic character of this indigenous Greek variety with the structure and balance of the renowned international grape. Careful winemaking highlights its bright fruit profile and lively acidity, resulting in an approachable and easy-drinking wine.

  • Grower: Seitanidis Winery
  • Vintage: 2025
  • Type: Red Dry Wine
  • Grapes: Moschomavro / Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Appellation: Varietal
  • Alcohol: 11.50%
  • Bottle: 750ml
  • Viticulture: Organic
  • Vinification: 30-day skin contact, spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel for 15 days and 6-month aging in stainless steel tank
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Key Info

Viticulture

  • Organic
  • Climate: Microclimate defined by Mediterranean characteristics, with mild winters and cool summers
  • Soil: Sandy / clayey
  • Vine age: Planted in 2012
  • Altitude: 150m
  • Slope: 0.5%
  • Planting density: 4,100 plants / ha
  • Yield: 2 kg / plant
  • Irrigation: Drip, approximately 10 days during summer
  • Spraying: Sulfur, copper usually every 20 days
  • Harvesting: Manually in 20kg plastic crates

Vinification

  • Maceration: 30-day skin contact
  • Pressing: Pneumatic press (low pressure)
  • Temperature Control: 17-18°C during fermentation
  • Fermentation: Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeast in stainless steel tank for 15 days
  • Malolactic: Naturally completed
  • Maturation: 6 months in stainless steel tank
  • Clarification: None
  • Filtration: None
  • Production: 3,000 lt
  • Alcohol: 11.50%
  • Acidity: 5.20 gr/l
  • RS: 2.10 gr/l
  • Total sulfites: 30.0 mg/l
  • Certification: Organic grapes
  • Bottle: 750ml

Winery

In the serene hills of Folia, near Kavala, a unique story unfolds—one of passion, nature, and innovation. Founded in 1994 by Vasilis Seitanidis, a chemist whose love for wine blossomed into a pioneering vision, the Seitanidis Estate stands today as a beacon of organic winemaking in Northern Greece.

Perched at 300 meters above sea level, the estate’s 2 hectares of vineyards thrive under the gentle embrace of mountain breezes and the nearby Aegean Sea. Here, native varieties like Assyrtiko, Malagousia, Moschomavro, and rare local grapes mingle with international stars like Chardonnay and Merlot, creating a diverse and vibrant portfolio.

Guided by the expert hand of oenologist Haroula Tyriakidou, each wine captures the pure essence of the terroir with a modern touch—expressive, elegant, and alive with character.

From vine to bottle, Seitanidis Winery crafts wines that are not just drinks, but stories—of heritage, care, and a deep respect for nature. Each sip invites you to experience the spirit of Folia and the innovation of a true Greek pioneer.

Περιοχή

Kavala, is a picturesque port town in northern Greece. Its geographic position, its natural port, and its proximity to the gold mines of the Pangeon mountain,  deem Kavala one of the most ancient coastal towns in the general area, with its origins lost in the depths of history.

Kavala is amphitheatrically built on the slopes of mountain Symvolo, but is also surrounded by the mountains Lekani and Pangeon, making it mountainous by 55%. It is also the second largest port of Macedonia (after Thessaloniki), and one of the most strategic ports of northern Greece.

Kavala’s ancient history is linked to the nearby “Philippoi” town, the “Orthopetra” site that hosts the oldest pressed grapes in the world, the Pangeon mountain that funded Alexander the Great’s military expeditions with its gold mines, and the journey of apostle Paul who baptized Lydia, the first Christian of Europe there. The homonymous mud baths of Lydia are also world famous and attract visitors from around the world for their unique therapeutic properties.

In its modern history, Kavala is synonymous with its tobacco production and commerce, with its many neoclassical tobacco warehouses as a reminder of this once vibrant industry. The first strikes in the Balkans also took place in Kavala in 1896, by tobacco workers.

Today, Kavala is a beautiful and historical city with many attractions, fresh fish, and world class beaches like Ammolofoi. The old neighborhood of Panagia with the medieval fort at its top, and the adjacent ancient aqueduct, as well as its port and its fishing boats, are the benchmarks of the city.