Dimitrios Diamintis is nearly single-handedly bringing a lost appellation back to life. Siatista is a small town in Macedonia with a long winemaking history but not much of a present. Dimitrios is working to change... Read More

Dimitrios Diamintis is nearly single-handedly bringing a lost appellation back to life. Siatista is a small town in Macedonia with a long winemaking history but not much of a present. Dimitrios is working to change that — he’s seeking PDO status that would make Siatista Greece’s 5th Xinomavro-based appellation. He’s the proud owner of a vineyard of 100+ year old vines that were hand grafted by his grandfather; in the ‘90s, Dimitrios was able to use this genetic material to replant 18 hectares.

The vines are planted on clay and limestone soils in the foothills of the Askio mountain range. High elevation, mineral-rich soils and distinctive massale selections, combined with talented hands in the cellar, make for supremely elegant and mineral-driven wines. I