Experience the Rich Wine Culture and Hospitality of Metsovo, Greece
Wine Culture, Traditions & Hospitality at Katogi Averoff
Located in the picturesque village of Metsovo in the Epirus wine region, Katogi Averoff is a celebrated destination for wine enthusiasts. This estate beautifully combines wine, art, and warm hospitality. Metsovo is renowned for its stunning architecture and vibrant atmosphere, surrounded by unique flora and fauna. Visitors can appreciate the local culture and traditional cuisine at the Evangelos Averoff Art Gallery and the Metsovo Museum of Folk Art.
A Hobby Turned into a Full-Fledged Winery
In the late 1950s, Evangelos Averoff began cultivating Cabernet Sauvignon on the steep slopes of Mount Pindus, becoming Greece's first viticulturist to grow this grape variety. After his initial vintage, he established a small winery that gained international acclaim and numerous awards, setting a high standard for quality wines. Following Evangelos’ passing in 1990, Sotiris Ioannou took over the winery, expanding the vineyards and implementing modern techniques while honoring the founder's vision.
Vineyards Nestled on the Slopes of Mount Pindus
The vineyards of Katogi Averoff are situated in a stunning landscape, part of the brown-bear habitat in Metsovo. The winery cultivates a diverse range of grapes, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Traminer, and Syrah, alongside indigenous varieties like Vlachiko, Gudaba, and Pyknoassa. Alexander Ioannou, the grandson of Evangelos Averoff, oversees vineyard operations, focusing on reviving ancient grape varieties and enhancing wine tourism in the region.
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Reviewed on February 2, 2025
Beautiful room, very comfortable and spotlessly clean, with an excellent balance of traditional and modern decor and a particularly spacious bathroom. The breakfast is plentiful and based on local products, very nicely presented in a tasteful buffet, including handmade cakes and tarts that were delicious. The service is exemplary. The visit and wine tasting at the winery are highly recommended.
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Reviewed on January 18, 2025
Pleasant stay, building and rooms have character. Helpful and friendly staff, convenient location. The tasting was a lovely experience in a beautiful and atmospheric place. The lady who showed us around and introduced us to the wines showed genuine interest and passion.
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Reviewed on January 11, 2025
Excellent and unforgettable experience. I learned the history of wine in the oldest winery in Greece, and all this for free. The lady who took us to this special place told us how the history of wine started from Averof and she was very informative and answered our questions. It's worth going there, it's about 15 minutes from Metsovo square.
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Reviewed on January 5, 2025
Monumental wines from a historic region and winery! A must visit! We went there at 14:45 and although they have just finished the wine tasting session, Lena, she works 26 years for Averoff Winery, made a sort of private tasting for us so as not to disappoint us for being late. All the staff were very friendly, polite and helpful. Before we leave we bought amazing wines. We loved Vlachiko and Pinot Noir!
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Reviewed on December 17, 2024
We did the guided tour of the winery and then the wine tasting. An unforgettable experience, the guided tour not only helped us understand the winery but also the history of the whole town. When we finished we didn't know if we would like it or not but we left very happy. I would dare to say that it was also the best activity we did in Metsovo. Many thanks to the ladies who gave us the tour and to the lady at the wine bar, excellent.
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