It’s already a rare variety — but when an Avgoustiatis is tucked away “at the root of the mountain,” like Avgoustiatis sti Riza tou Vounou (meaning root of the mountain in Greek) from Klima Grampsa, finding it becomes an adventure of its own. Klima Grampsa has invested wholeheartedly in this grape, cultivating it at the source in the vineyards of Zakynthos, with consistently impressive results year after year.
The two brothers, Tasos and Christos Gramzas, revived their family’s winemaking heritage by creating a boutique winery in the semi‑mountainous village of Lagopodo. With a strong commitment to their beloved Avgoustiatis, they vinified the variety in a rich, spicy expression that spent 12 months in new French oak barrels. Without overshadowing the wine’s red‑fruit core, the oak added depth, volume, and refined elegance, giving it that extra dimension that truly elevates it.
Avgoustiatis sti Riza tou Vounou 2021 from Klima Grampsa is the bottle you’ll enjoy tonight — or any night over the next 2–3 years.
