THE SOUL OF WINE IS BORN FROM THE LAND Wine’s essence springs from its land — the soil, climate, and the vinegrower’s care. For Nico Lazaridi, each designated zone is more than geography, it is a wellspring of inspiration.
It all began in
Drama, which today ranks among the most renowned wine-producing regions of Greece.
The Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Drama, established in 1995, covers the entire regional unit, with its continental climate and fertile soils shaping expressive, complex wines. It’s a vast region resulting in different microclimates and soils.
The permitted grape varieties include both indigenous and international types for white wines (Assyrtiko, Roditis, Malagousia, Robola, Muscat of Alexandria, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Viognier, Semillon, Ugni Blanc), red wines (Agiorgitiko, Limnio, Nebbiolo, Refosco, Tempranillo, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah), and rosé wines (Roditis, Agiorgitiko, Limnio, Grenache Rouge, Nebbiolo, Refosco, Tempranillo, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah).
The soils are predominantly sandy clay, with vineyards stretching across altitudes ranging from 80 to 1,000 meters. Additionally, at elevations between 400 and 700 meters, white limestone and red clay-loam soils are also found, contributing to the diversity and distinctive character of the wines.
