Steeply sloping vineyards perched on the slopes of Pindus mountain range,battling with wild boars,bears and extreme weather conditions;people who persevere to obtain the best grape possible:This is where our vines grow.
Steeply sloping vineyards perched on the slopes of Pindus mountain range,battling with wild boars,bears and extreme weather conditions;people who persevere to obtain the best grape possible:This is where our vines grow.
The Yiniets vineyards are Greece’s highest vineyards, growing on an altitude of 950 to 1000 metres. They are perched on the slopes of Mount Pindus where the seasons
unfold at their own pace, and the vines take their time to ripen.
At Yiniets, which is the Vlach word for vineyard, the varieties of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Traminer, Syrah, as well as the region’s lesser-known indigenous varieties such as Vlachiko, Gudaba and Pyknoassa are grown.
The Katogi Averoff winery is a building of notable aesthetics. The exterior blends in harmoniously with traditional Metsovo architecture, while the interior manufacturing facilities, thanks to art work installations, create a unique spectacle.Next to the winery lies the homonymous hotel, thus offering a complete wine-touristic expierence.
Metsovo is a picturesque Vlach village in the Pindus mountain range that stands out for its unique architecture and traditional ambiance. A region of spectacularly rich natural beauty, with forests, rivers and rare fauna and flora, Metsovo has a renounced signifficant history, sophisticated gastronomy and complex cultural identity, all of which are showcased in the exhibitions and events of the Evangelos Averoff Art Gallery and the Metsovo Museum of Folk Art.
