Ktima Biblia Chora
tima Biblia Chora is located at the foothills of Mount Pangeon, in Kokkinochori village, in the Kavala region. The ancient winegrowing heritage and the ideal soil and climatic conditions inspired the oenologists Vangelis Gerovassiliou and Vassilis Tsaktsarlis, in 1998, to establish a 7ha organically cultivated vineyard, which today extends over 80ha.
In June 2001, construction of the modern winery began, and within the same year the first wines were vinified. The aim of the two winemakers is to produce wines of exceptional quality that bear the imprint of the Pangaion ecosystem and express its unique character.
The Estate’s name, Ktima Biblia Chora, “ktima” meaning “estate” in Greek, was proposed by Dr. Stavroula Kourakou-Dragona and is closely connected to the history of the region, which dates back to ancient times. When the Phoenicians, master seafarers and traders, came to Pangeon in search of precious metals, they inevitably contributed to the spread of vine cultivars and the art of winemaking. With them they brought a sacred vine known as “Biblia Ampelos” from the port city of Byblos in Phoenicia.
The ancient Greeks continued to cultivate this variety on the slopes of Mount Pangaion, producing the renowned “Biblinos Oinos” of antiquity. Over time, the area developed into an important viticultural center, known throughout all of Ancient Greece as “Biblia Chora”, meaning “Land of Biblia”, in Greek.
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WINES
Ktima Biblia Chora white-rosé-red: PGI Pangeon
Areti white-red: PGI Pangeon
Sole Vidiano-Pinot Noir: Varietal Wine
Sole Sémillon natural sweet: PGI Pangeon
Biblinos rosé-red : Varietal Wine
Plagiow white-red: PGI Pangeon
Ovilos white-red: PGI Pangeon
VINEYARD
Location: Foothills of Mount Pangeon, Kokkinochori, Kavala
Total area: privately owned, 80ha
Soil: Porous rock, limestone and chalky clay
Cultivated varieties:
Greek: Assyrtiko, Agiorgitiko, Vidiano
International: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Sémillon, Gewürztraminer, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Pinot Noir
Orientation: Significant diversity with a predominantly southeastern exposure
Altitude: 150–450 meters
Viticulture: Certified organic
Continuous experimentation with Greek grape varieties takes place at the Estate in order to assess their adaptability to the region and evaluate their enological potential. Notably, great emphasis is also placed on cultivating certain rare, indigenous Greek varieties with the aim of reviving them. This effort has led to the creation of the wines Biblinos red and Biblinos rosé.
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
The vineyards are protected by the Mountain of Pangaion and Mountain Symbolo. The area borders the Strymonian Gulf and the Aegean Sea.
CLIMATE
The climate is Mediterranean, characterised by mild winters and hot summers, influenced by sea breezes and colder air descending from the contours of Mount Pangeon at nighttime. Temperature differences between day and night extremes are large, which makes the grapes mature slowly. This effect benefits the style of wines by giving them a firm backbone, fresh natural acidity, tannic structure and a noble finesse.
VISIT THE ESTATE
Ktima Biblia Chora is pleased to open its doors to anyone who would like to get to know the estate up close. A typical visit includes a guided walk around the grounds of the estate with vistas of the privately owned vineyard, the fermentation hall, bottling line, bottle maturation rooms and underground cellars. The tour ends in the wine tasting room where visitors have the opportunity to taste the estate’s wines. Tailored guided tours for schools and educational institutions are also possible.
Ktima Biblia Chora is open for visits from Monday to Friday, between 10:00 and 14:00, upon request.
