There is no doubt that Savatiano is now among the most important native varieties. There is also no doubt that Vasilis Papayiannakos is the producer who contributed the most to its rebirth. This single vineyard (Vientzi) Savatiano from old vineyards and low yields, with its mineral elements, complexity, sharp acidity and aging is probably the top specimen of the variety.

Markou Vineyards sign an excellent composition of varieties for a rosé wine. Agiorgitiko takes the lead at 60%, followed by Syrah at 35%, while Assyrtiko contributes its fine strength at just 5%. The low yields in the vineyard, and the care, always with precisionnin the winemaking, give a velvety and at the same time deliciously aromatic result.

'Kleftes' is one of the first wines released in Greece without sulfur, already in 2009, long before the talk of natural wines in our country began. It remains one of the most remarkable representatives of this style of wine, with rich fruit and mineral elements, but also a proven ability to evolve over time. The Savatiano proves once again that it is a great variety, even through this demanding and risky way of vinification.

Markou family, apart from Attica, also owns vineyards in Nemea, where they cultivate by investing in very low per acre yields from which they produce very fine red wines with an emphasis on Agiorgitiko. This wine combines very nicely the freshness and liveliness of the fruit with the elements of oak.