OENOFOROS (Greek for wine-bearer) is a unique winery located in the center of the “Patras” V.Q.P.R.D. region. Built in 1990 on five different levels to take advantage of gravity, it is equipped with, modern technological facilities and a large underground wine cellar.  OENOFOROS expresses the visions and activities of Angelos Rouvalis, a Bordeaux graduate wine maker and Vassilis Kourtakis, a Dijon-trained Oenologist and President of the Company.

The vines grow on north facing slopes at an altitude of 500-900 meters. They are effectively protected by the mountain ranges of the northern Peloponnesus, guarding them from the prevailing southern summer winds. They also benefit from their northern exposure and the cool sea breezes off the Corinthian Gulf. Except from its own private vineyards in the slopes of Egion, OENOFOROS cooperates with vine growers from the same region, who cultivate under our guidance.

Specifically, OENOFOROS combines the cultivation of traditional grape varieties, such as Roditis and Lagorthi, as well as the rather elegant and cosmopolitan international varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Riesling and Chardonnay with a modern and sophisticated winemaking process.   The OENOFOROS wines offer freshness, a tasty, modern style, and a feeling for the harmony inherent to the classic Greek measure of perfection.   OENOFOROS is the first company in Greece to be awarded  the “Value for money” category in the well established 2004 WINE REPORT of DORLING KINDERSLEY EDITIONS, as judged for Greek Wines by Mr Niko Manesis.