It was day's end when we arrived at Oenotria Land in Kapandriti. This winery estate was the perfect finale for our 10th #Winelover Anniversary Celebration. The Kapandriti estate has a modern winery, for the vinification of grapes from their estate vineyard; and the 10,500 square meter complex also includes the Costa Lazaridi Wine Museum, hall for professional and social events, conference rooms, and underground wine cellars. It was an Oenotria Land evening with Domaine Costa Lazaridi and Domaine Oenotros wines.
#Winelovers Arriving at Oenotria Land, Kapandriti © Spaswinefood
Oenotria Land, Kapandriti, Greece © Spaswinefood
Time to Discover Domaines Costa Lazaridi and Oenotros
Despite being totally stuffed after a fabulous Greek lunch, off we went to Kapandriti for a wine tasting from two wine domaines, Domaine Costa Lazaridi and Domaine Oenotros, and of course dinner. We also toured their wine museum, and ended the evening with dancing.
Oenotria Land, Kapandriti © Spaswinefood
Upon arrival we were greeted with award winning wines and a friendly staff.
Time to Discover © Spaswinefood
There was an extensive selection of wines to choose from, both before and during dinner.
Domaine Costa Lazaridi Rosé © Spaswinefood
Chateau Julia © Spaswinefood
The company produces wines from two domaines, Costa Lazaridi and Oenotros. Costa Lazardi began with the plantation of the first linear vineyard in Drama in 1979. By 1992 construction of a modern winery, Chateau Julia, in Adriani, Drama; and the expansion of the vineyards was the beginning of the company’s growth. The first plantings of 1979 covered just 8.5 hectares of grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Assyrtiko. Given the impressive results they became a benchmark for winemaking in the region. Today Costa Lazardi has four vineyards around Drama, with 2200 acres of low yielding crops of the finest Greek and International grape varieties.
Perhaps it is time for a little mythology. Indeed, according to mythology Oenotros, the youngest son of King Lycaon, was the first greek who left his land and founded a colony in the bay of Taranto, in southern Italy to produce wine. In a similar venture, setting out from Drama, the company created Oenotria Land in Kapandriti, Attica, an area rich in wine history. A 20 hectare vineyard was planted in 2000, with the first bottling being the 2005 harvest. Then in 2006, the construction of the winery, in Kapandriti was completed and started operation. Today the modern winery produces wines from the organically cultivated vineyard.
Kapandriti's Costa Lazaridi Wine Museum is a must visit. Fortunately, we were able to visit this wine museum before dinner.
Costa Lazaridi Wine Museum © Spaswinefood
The Oenotria Land estate was a very beautiful setting for our farewell dinner.
Farewell Dinner, Oenotria Land © Spaswinefood
Dinner was a fabulous buffet of Greek dishes. Of course, at the end of dinner, there was dessert paired with a sweet wine.
Time for Dessert © Spaswinefood
Domaine Costa Lazaridi © Spaswinefood
And YES, there was dancing.
Time to Dance © Spaswinefood
I think we all needed some dancing after being so well wined and dined that day.
A Big Yamas to Oenotria Land
Special thanks to the winery team at Oenotria Land, Kapandriti for hosting such a wonderful finale to our 10th anniversary. The owner participated in our activities at the winery. Luiz and Ted did not forget to give him a #winelover badge and a certificate of appreciation.
Special Thanks from #Winelover © Spaswinefood
It is never easy to say goodbye but, perhaps when your day ends at Oenotria Land in Kapandriti you have come to great place to do so. Traveling with fellow wine enthusiasts can sometimes present challenges however, it was not in this case. It was great group, maybe one of the best yet.
Special thanks to our Oenotria Land hosts in East Attica for introducing us to Domaine Costa Lazaridi and Domaine Oenotros wines. For sure Greece is for winelovers therefore I invite you to join me in my travels in Greece and elsewhere at Wine Travels with Dr. Sharon, and at Spaswinefood on Twitter and Facebook. Special thanks to all of our wonderful Greek hosts for making my vine-filled explorations so awesome.
Yamas!
Sharon
June 2022
Athens, Greece
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