Oenops Wines

Greece

Founded in late 2015 by the renowned winemaker Nikos Karatzas, Oenops Wines stands as a beacon of innovation in the Greek wine industry.
Nestled in the historic wine region of Drama – the land of Dionysus – where winemaking traditions trace back to ancient times, Oenops Wines combines tradition with innovation to redefine excellence. “Our main goal is to produce high-quality, authentic, and elegant wines, resulting from minimal intervention both in vineyards and in the winery. Above all, we dedicate ourselves to producing beautiful, delicious wines that people
may enjoy anytime, offering them an experience that adds value to their precious moments.”

Nikos Karatzas
Old roots – new routes

Wines

Oenops Apla White · Profile

Apla in Greek means “Simple”. The aim is to produce uncomplicated, easy-drinking wines that can be enjoyed in company and a wide variety of snacks and comfort food. The Apla White is a refreshing blend of Malagousia, Vidiano, and Assyrtiko. Nikos works with growers in Macedonia (Malagousia), Crete (exclusive home of Vidiano), and Thrace (Assyrtiko). Each vineyard plot is individually fermented in stainless steel, and the wines are aged on fine lees for 2 to 4 months before being blended, delivering a wine with floral notes and tropical fruits. A surprisingly complex, long finish.

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Oenops Apla White · Pairing

This refreshing white wine pairs well with salads, fresh seafood, grilled fish, and roasted poultry.

Oenops Apla Rosé · Profile

Apla in Greek means “Simple”. The aim is to produce uncomplicated, easy-drinking wines that can be enjoyed in company and a wide variety of snacks and comfort food. The Apla Rosé is a harmonious blend of Xinomavro, Mavroudi, and Limniona. The vineyards are located in Macedonia (Xinomavro), Thrace (Mavroudi), and Thessaly (Limniona). The wines are individually slow-fermented in stainless steel tanks and concrete tanks. They age for 2 to 4 months on fine lees before being blended. A very complex rosé with hints of berries, tangerine, and ripe tomato.

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Oenops Apla Rosé · Pairing

Enjoy with summer salads, such as watermelon with feta and black olives, grilled salmon, roasted turkey, pizza, and red sauce pasta.

Oenops Apla Red · Profile

Apla in Greek means “Simple”. The aim is to produce uncomplicated, easy-drinking wines that can be enjoyed in company and a wide variety of snacks and comfort food. The Apla Red is a medium-bodied blend of Xinomavro, Limniona, and Mavroudi with an elegant length and complexity. The vineyards are located in Macedonia (Xinomavro), Thrace (Mavroudi), and Thessaly (Limniona). The wines are individually slow-fermented in stainless steel tanks, old open top barrels, and concrete tanks. Then they are aged for nine months in a combination of old oak barrels, stainless steel tanks, and concrete vats before the final blending of the cuvée. It is a red wine that is intended to be enjoyed during the warm months of the year.

SKU 893599

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Oenops Apla Red · Pairing

Nice choice to enjoy with red sauce pasta dishes, paella, grilled salmon, or a simple backyard bbq with family and friends.

Oenops Vidiano · Profile

Vidiano is part of the “DOTS” family, a range of award winning wines with complex, refined profiles. This name is inspired by the neo-impressionist art technique called pointillism. This brilliant white wine is made from 100% Vidiano, sourced from a vineyard in Heraklio, Crete. Spontaneous fermentation takes place in four different vessels from four elements: clay amphorae, concrete tanks, large oak barrels, and stainless steel tanks. The wine ages for 6 to nine months before being blended. Unfiltered. The wine has a complex nose with hints of citrus. On the palate there are creamy layers of stone fruit, lime, and spice. Delicious!

SKU 893601

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Oenops Vidiano · Pairing

This wonderful white wine with its clean yet complex flavours and minerality will appeal to Chablis lovers. Excellent choice with shellfish, grilled fish, grilled white meats, and matured cheese.

Oenops Rawditis · Profile

Nikos’ “RAW” range consists of two wines – the well-known varieties Xinomavro and Roditis. Both are sourced from old vineyards in the cooler climate regions of northern Greece. They stand out through viticulture and zero intervention winemaking. The Roditis grapes for the Rawditis are from 90-year-old vines in Amyntaion. Spontaneous fermentation in clay amphorae with a maceration period of 28 days, resulting in a naturally orange wine. Aging on fine lees in clay amphorae for six months. Unfiltered and no sulfites added. Aromas of tangerine and apricot with a touch of thyme. The palate is harmonious and full.

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Oenops Rawditis · Pairing

A wine that pairs well with salads (a traditional Sicilian salad with blood oranges comes to mind), grilled salmon, roasted pork, and poultry.

Oenops Xinomavraw · Profile

Nikos’ “RAW” range consists of two wines – the well-known varieties Xinomavro and Roditis. Both are sourced from old vineyards in the cooler climate regions of northern Greece. They stand out through viticulture and zero intervention winemaking. The Xinomavro grapes for the Xinomavraw are from 45- to 80-year-old vines in Amyntaion, Naoussa, and Rapsani. Slow spontaneous fermentation with restrained extraction takes place in clay amphorae and concrete tanks, then it is aged for 6 months in clay amphorae. Zero intervention, no sulfites added, and unfiltered. The strong aromas of vanilla, black cherry and tomato coexist exceptionally with the aromas of lavender and caramel. The body is medium, with elegant tannins that blend harmoniously with the acidity of Xinomavro and lead us to a long aftertaste.

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Oenops Xinomavraw · Pairing

We tried this wine with roasted leg of lamb and it was delicious. Pairs well with prime rib and venison. A natural choice with Moussaka and a traditional Souvlaki.