Dimitris Karadimos, having studied and practiced for years as a physics teacher, decided in 1998 to follow his passion for wine. He studied enology and upon finishing his studies he joined forces with his brother Giannis who is engaged in viticulture. Together they founded the Karadimos Estate and on the 65 acres of privately owned vineyard, they cultivate Greek and foreign varieties using organic methods.
The vineyards of the estate extend on the slopes of Knimida, about 4 kilometers northwest of Megaplatanos, and are all mountainous. They are planted with Greek and foreign varieties and to be precise seventeen acres with Assyrtiko, which was the first planting done in 1998, thirty-two acres with Malagouzia and six with Sauvignon Blanc planted in 1999, and ten acres of Xinomavro, which was also their last addition in 2000. Most of them are located in the wider archaeological site of Vissa, while the cultivation as a whole from the beginning is organic with BIO HELLAS Certification!
The harvest of all white varieties starts at the beginning of August and is carried out in sections.
Paleokastra is a blend of Malagouzia and Assyrtiko, with very special characteristics. Both varieties have combined their most elegant characteristics and this is due to the region where they are grown. The slopes with a gentle slope at first, which, however, becomes steeper towards the mountains, offer the vines a permanent breeze, which keeps the temperature fluctuation constant during the summer months, and thus the aromas and the structure of the grapes are particularly favored!
At first, you will think that you are going to try an elegant Malagouzia, but the sequel will surely surprise you!
