Skafida

The premium, single-vineyard label “SKAFIDA” embodies all the energy and strength of Assyrtiko to create rare wines with extraordinary levels of complexity. Shaped like a trough, “Skafida” vineyard seems to hover due to its steep slope at 180 meters above sea level in Pyrgos, a village with a long viticultural tradition, as evidenced by its own-rooted vines over 150 years old, trained in the traditional “kouloura” method.

This extreme vineyard is composed of a volcanic mix of basalt, pumice, ash, and solidified lava, lending the wine its striking minerality and signature volcanic character. The extremely low yields of these old vines result in a small quantity of grapes with exceptional concentration, treated with utmost care during vinification. Cold maceration, spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks, and minimal sulfites allow SKAFIDA to capture the viticultural heritage and terroir of the island in a single bottle.

“Skafida” is a vineyard of rare potential, with own-rooted vines over 150 years old, trained in the traditional kouloura and kladeftiko methods. The vineyard is cultivated organically and has never been exposed to chemical fertilizers. All vineyard work—from pruning to harvest—is carried out by hand, exclusively by the family. The steep slope and soil composition of basalt, ash, pumice, and solidified lava create an environment of extreme conditions, resulting in exceptionally low yields.

The grapes harvested from Skafida are exceptionally precious, as production is extremely limited and reserved for a small number of bottles. The winemaking follows low-intervention principles, with careful cold maceration, spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks, and minimal sulfite addition only at bottling. The wine remains in the tank for at least one year and is then aged for another year in the cellar before release.