Ktima Apostolidi Dry Rose

Ktima Apostolidis story begins in 1958 when Efthymios Apostolidis planted the first vineyard in Dialekto Kavala, on the foothills of the Macedonian mountain basin, on the border with the river Nestos and Thrace. Lots of development was achieved over the years, and a new page was turned in 2007, when a visitable state-of-the-art winery with a 10 hectare area was established. In recent years the third generation of the winery, Vasiliki and Efthymios, took over the reins to the business. The winery started with new strict and qualitative goals with innovative methods in the vineyard and in the cellar. Today the 16 hectares of the familys vineyards are cultivated in a biodynamic way.

For the team, wine is a sum of different components that need to be researched, discovered and linked together. Connected to nature, nature challenges them to adapt to it, to take risks to constantly improve quality. They aim at determination to try with persistence to discover nature and also themselves. Their ethos and belief is that if they want to bring out the liveliness, freshness and precision in our wines in the future, they need to understand the natural conditions and to tie the different ingredients with the greatest respect to the environment.

Syrah, Karapapas

80% Syrah and 20% Karapapas (meaning Black Priest). Ktima Apostolidi managed to put back this grape variety on the Greek wine map following long years revival efforts from a few vines that were left to the family by their grandfather Efthimios Apostolidis.

The Palaiochori 2.5 ha single vineyard was planted in 2007 at an altitude of 150 meters above sea level. The rich terra rossa (red soil) is ideal for the grape varieties there highlighting the special microclimate and terroir.

Hand-picking of the grapes, followed by meticulous selection at the winery, destemming, crushing and pressing. Settling of the juice followed by spontaneous wild alcoholic fermentation at 15–20°C. Made using the saignée method exclusively in stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness and varietal expression. The wine remains on its lees until December in order to enhance its texture and aromatic complexity.

Delicate aromas of strawberries, white cherries and pink grapefruit. An elegant rosé that expresses vibrant freshness, notes of red fruits complemented by subtle spicy nuances and hints of cherry blossom. A wine of refined character, gentle and moreish, supported by lively yet well-balanced acidity.

Works really well with grilled vegetables, trout, salmon, chicken or turkey, Asian style dishes.