Hatzimichalis
Since its foundation in 1973, Domaine Hatzimichalis leads the way with passion and expertise in the renaissance of Greek wine and the revival of viticulture in the greater area of Locris.
It chose to serve a unique ecosystem defined by the mountainous region and the sea in the Atalante Valley, where it owns more than 220 hectares of vineyards.
Through this intricate viticultural mosaic, it exploits the uniqueness of each vineyard that is made up from the soil, altitude, grade, orientation, microclimate, age and grape variety of the vine. The personal care of Dimitris Hatzimichalis guarantees the excellent quality of the grapes, a basic factor in the creation of wines with personality.
A significant range of wine labels, seals the constant pursuit for wines that will satisfy the most demanding of palettes and will accompany perfectly every tasting proposition. The elegant and discreet aromas and their full body create an exceptional character with the signature and guarantee of Dimitris Hatzimichalis.
The Domaine Hatzimichalis has chosen to serve a unique ecosystem. This lies in Opountia Locris, a site in the valley of Atalanti in Central Greece which is surrounded by Mt. Knimida to the north, Mt. Chlomo to the south, Mt. Parnassus to the west and the northern Eubean Gulf to the east. The main natural trait of this ecosystem and its uniqueness is the cool breezes that flow from Mt Parnassus to the sea and vice-versa, in summer and winter alike. This is the setting for the four blocks of terroirs of Domaine Hatzimichalis: the Old Vineyards, the Lower Vineyards, the Upper Vineyards –all known for centuries as localities and vine-growing sites– and New Vineyards, the terroirs created by the Domaine Hatzimichalis. Each of these blocks is divided into individual terroirs, and these in turn into different sections where we systematically cultivate different grape varieties. Thus they have created a complex as well as unique viticultural mosaic on 220 hectares of privately owned land. Soil, altitude, gradient, orientation, microclimate and the vines’ age and grape varieties are the factors behind the unique character of each of our terroirs. Their strict application of suitable vine-growing methods ensures excellent crops of grapes. Then they employ their experience to make quality use of the produce, which is vinified in small individual batches per terroir and shaped with care combining modern technology with tradition. Thus they produce wines from their terroirs, which they offer alone or in selected combinations. Of course, no ecosystem can be complete unless it promotes the set of local cultural and social values; respect to these elements rounds off the whole system and enhances its natural characteristics.
A significant range of wine labels, seals the constant pursuit for wines that will satisfy the most demanding of palettes and will accompany perfectly every tasting proposition. The elegant and discreet aromas and their full body create an exceptional character with the signature and guarantee of Dimitris Hatzimichalis.
The Domaine Hatzimichalis has chosen to serve a unique ecosystem. This lies in Opountia Locris, a site in the valley of Atalanti in Central Greece which is surrounded by Mt. Knimida to the north, Mt. Chlomo to the south, Mt. Parnassus to the west and the northern Eubean Gulf to the east. The main natural trait of this ecosystem and its uniqueness is the cool breezes that flow from Mt Parnassus to the sea and vice-versa, in summer and winter alike. This is the setting for the four blocks of terroirs of Domaine Hatzimichalis: the Old Vineyards, the Lower Vineyards, the Upper Vineyards –all known for centuries as localities and vine-growing sites– and New Vineyards, the terroirs created by the Domaine Hatzimichalis. Each of these blocks is divided into individual terroirs, and these in turn into different sections where we systematically cultivate different grape varieties. Thus they have created a complex as well as unique viticultural mosaic on 220 hectares of privately owned land. Soil, altitude, gradient, orientation, microclimate and the vines’ age and grape varieties are the factors behind the unique character of each of our terroirs. Their strict application of suitable vine-growing methods ensures excellent crops of grapes. Then they employ their experience to make quality use of the produce, which is vinified in small individual batches per terroir and shaped with care combining modern technology with tradition. Thus they produce wines from their terroirs, which they offer alone or in selected combinations. Of course, no ecosystem can be complete unless it promotes the set of local cultural and social values; respect to these elements rounds off the whole system and enhances its natural characteristics.