Welcome To
Chatzakis Winery
After several years of work and experience, it's time to follow our own path. Thus, in 2011, oenologist Nikos Chatzakis created Chatzakis Winery, aiming to produce wines that reflect their place of origin, respecting nature and the authenticity of their character. These are wines that manage to highlight the different soils where the vineyards are planted, their altitudes and slopes, in some cases the vines’ youth and in others their old age.
Our desire is to create unique wines, with clear differences and similarities, with distinct characteristics of local varieties, resistant to the passage of time. During these years we have developed a special relationship with the old vines, we have collaborated with local winegrowers and, at the same time, we have been planting our own vineyards, which we have been cultivating with care and patience.
At the winery we respect the individuality of the grape; our wines, just like the vines, have their own character, personality and peculiarities, they are subtle and fine, tasteful and elegant, with depth and complexity. Our inexhaustible creativity and willingness to experiment offer us new taste experiences every now and then, with stable qualities but also one-off bottlings.
Our Wines
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San ta Maratha
San ta MarathaPGI Cyclades, dry white wine, Assyrtiko
Limited production, with a name inspired by the volunteer “marathies” (fennels) that grow almost everywhere in Syros. A crisp gastronomic wine, with an almost white color and a lemony nose, with earthy aromatic nuances and a hint of orange blossom. Austere and edgy, with freshness, richness, crisp acidity, minerality and an aftertaste of pear and lemon. Enjoy with fish, seafood, vegetable and cheese pies, Syros smelt pie and local fennel sausages. -
Fabrica White
Fabrica WhitePGI Cyclades, dry white wine, Monemvasia and Kountoura
This is the first wine that was produced by our winery: a blend of white, island varieties, cool, delicately fruity, with juicy peaches, pears and pineapples on the nose. It’s a light and fresh wine, with moderate volume in the mouth and an aftertaste full of fruit. Try it with appetizers, pies, white cheeses, fish, seafood and white meats. -
Fabrica Rosé
Fabrica RoséCyclades PGI, Dry rosé wine, Black Aidani
Gastronomic and robust old school rosé of traditional vinification, reminiscent of homemade Cycladic red wines. Honeyed nose, with fruit compotes and bubblegum flavors, on a soft floral background. Substance and deliciousness, alcoholic mouthfeel and subtle spiciness, balanced acidity, richness and butteriness, with an aftertaste of summer red fruits. Pair it with Cycladic dishes such as squab stew and tomato fritters. -
Fabrica Red
Fabrica RedPGI Cyclades, dry red wine, Mandilaria
Light and cool red wine, with soft aromas of cherry, vanilla and tomato. It has a mouth of moderate volume, unruly tannins, cool acidity, plenty of fruit and freshness in the aftertaste. Even in the summer, it is pleasantly enjoyed slightly cool, as an aperitif, with tuna or bonito as well as with traditional Greek dishes, such as “papoutsakia” (stuffed eggplants), moussaka and beef ragu with macaroni. -
Sheriff Fatman
Sheriff FatmanVarietal white dry wine, Serifiotiko from Apano Meria
From 100% Syros grapes, from Apano Meria area, which are vinified in three different ways, resulting in a blend. Bright white-yellow color, green botanicals and earthy aromas on the nose, as well as delicate notes of flowers and lemon zest. Mouth rich and fatty with salinity, long lasting and lemony aftertaste with thyme and lavender. It ages well. -
Libero
LiberoVarietal orange wine, Serifiotiko from Apano Meria
Limited production, from local Serifiotiko variety, from an old, mountain vineyard of Apano Meria area. It is produced by the red vinification method, based on spontaneous fermentation, bottled unfiltered. It is distinguished by its orange color, sweet herbal aromas and hints of grape, compote fruit flavors, rich mouthfeel with subtle tannins and by its aftertaste of herbs and white pepper. Enjoy it with “lakerda” (salt cured fish), local “kopanisti” (matured, spicy cheese) spread on rusks, Syros’ pork terrine and local fennel sausages.
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Drezina
DrezinaDry white wine from Mantineia Moschofilero grapes and Syros Assyrtiko
Extremely limited production blend, which is the outcome of the partnership of Chatzakis and Bosinakis wineries. Separately vinified grapes blend in the tank, one month after their alcoholic fermentation. They remain in the fine lees for a year and then in the bottle for six more months. Intense floral aromas like magnolia, lychee, green lemon, unripe nectarines and rose loukoumi. Mouth crisp, minerality and aftertaste with peach and citrus.
Our Location
The northern part of Syros, Apano Meria area, is one of the oldest vineyards in Europe and has a long tradition in local winemaking. For centuries, the people of Syros has been terrace farming, to cultivate the vines that have been growing on the island’s barren lands, to produce their homemade wines. The winery is located at the top of a hill, in front of the Catholic chapel of Saint Benedict, in the north of the island, in a typical Aegean barren landscape, bathed in sunlight, strewn with stones and full of bushes and figs, where only the sound of the wind, cicadas, blue-jays, black eared wheatears, partridges and larks can be heard. From up there, the view of the surrounding Cyclades is breathtaking. To the west you can almost reach out and catch Gyaros, Kea and Kythnos islands, while to the east you can even see the houses of Andros, Tinos and Mykonos.
The settlement of San Michalis, at the heart of which is the homonymous church, and the wider area of Apano Meria offer a wealth of unexplored archaeological sites, with remains that testify to the rich prehistory of the island, which begins with the beginning of the Proto-Cycladic civilization (Kastri-Chalandriani, Delfinonisi – 3000 BC). Kastri, Chalandriani, Grammata, Spilia Ferekydis and Delfinonisi are some of the proclaimed archaeological sites of the area. The paths that cross the area from coast to coast hold many small surprises. On the western side of the winery, going down towards the coast, one can explore the small, secluded beaches of the area such as Marmari, Gria Spilia (tou Americanou), Grammata, Lia and Mega Lakko − small retreats suitable for swimming and resting − which are only accessible on foot.
Our Location
The northern part of Syros, Apano Meria area, is one of the oldest vineyards in Europe and has a long tradition in local winemaking. For centuries, the people of Syros has been terrace farming, to cultivate the vines that have been growing on the island’s barren lands, to produce their homemade wines. The winery is located at the top of a hill, in front of the Catholic chapel of Saint Benedict, in the north of the island, in a typical Aegean barren landscape, bathed in sunlight, strewn with stones and full of bushes and figs, where only the sound of the wind, cicadas, blue-jays, black eared wheatears, partridges and larks can be heard. From up there, the view of the surrounding Cyclades is breathtaking. To the west you can almost reach out and catch Gyaros, Kea and Kythnos islands, while to the east you can even see the houses of Andros, Tinos and Mykonos.
The settlement of San Michalis, at the heart of which is the homonymous church, and the wider area of Apano Meria offer a wealth of unexplored archaeological sites, with remains that testify to the rich prehistory of the island, which begins with the beginning of the Proto-Cycladic civilization (Kastri-Chalandriani, Delfinonisi – 3000 BC). Kastri, Chalandriani, Grammata, Spilia Ferekydis and Delfinonisi are some of the proclaimed archaeological sites of the area. The paths that cross the area from coast to coast hold many small surprises. On the western side of the winery, going down towards the coast, one can explore the small, secluded beaches of the area such as Marmari, Gria Spilia (tou Americanou), Grammata, Lia and Mega Lakko − small retreats suitable for swimming and resting − which are only accessible on foot.
