Savatiano Yellow Nikolou is the Savatiano that will make you forget everything you thought you knew about the variety—you simply haven’t tasted anything like it before. To begin with, it belongs to the category of orange (skin-contact) wines—hence the playful “Yellow” in its name—but it also sits firmly within the realm of “natural” or low-intervention winemaking. Savatiano Yellow Nikolou is a thoroughly fun wine, designed to bring sheer enjoyment to the table, yet beneath its vibrant personality lies serious craftsmanship. We adored it—and we are certain that once you taste it, you will too.

Nikolou winery boasts a long and distinguished history, producing must for Athenian tavernas since 1875. The great turning point came in 1980, when Vassilis Nikolou—now a professor of oenology—took over. Breathing new life into the estate, he was the driving force behind bottling wines under the family name. Today, alongside him stands his son Vangelis, and together they continue to experiment, pushing the boundaries of Savatiano and beyond. It is precisely this spirit of exploration that defines Savatiano Yellow Nikolou.

The grapes originate from a vineyard over 60 years old, harvested by hand when overripe, typically around mid-September. What follows is a gentle, natural vinification: fermentation with indigenous yeasts, prolonged skin contact, and no added sulphites. The wine is aged for four months in a combination of new 300L French oak barrels (30%) and amphorae (70%), gaining both texture and complexity. Finally, it is bottled unfiltered, preserving its authentic character and delivering the full richness of its aromatics and flavour.

This is a Savatiano that redefines the potential of the grape, revealing an entirely new and exciting dimension—one we are delighted to have discovered.