The small island with a great wine-making tradition
On Lipsi, the small remote island of the Aegean where, according to myth, the goddess Calypso enchanted Odysseus, viticulture has been a part of local life for generations. In small vineyards spread among rocky ground, thyme and sea breezes, varieties are cultivated that produce wines with an intense character.
The Fokiano variety holds a central position in the island's viticulture, a resilient red variety from the Dodecanese that thrives in the arid soil of Lipsi. It yields wines with a deep colour and rich aromas, also forming the basis for the island's traditional sun-dried dessert wine. This tradition of sun-dried wine, with grapes spread under the Aegean sun before vinification, has been preserved in Lipsi for decades and remains a distinctive element of the local wine culture.
Today, Fokiano’s diversity manifests through varied wine styles, from crisp rosés to more structured reds. Labels such as the sun-dried ‘Aposperitis’, the rosé ‘Anthonero’ and the red ‘Aktaion’ capture the concentration and maritime essence characteristic of the island’s vineyards.
Wine on Lipsi is not just a product, but a celebration. Every August, the Wine Festival brings residents and visitors together around a large table with music, local flavours and plenty of wine, continuing a tradition that links the place with the vine and hospitality.
The Fokiano variety holds a central position in the island's viticulture, a resilient red variety from the Dodecanese that thrives in the arid soil of Lipsi. It yields wines with a deep colour and rich aromas, also forming the basis for the island's traditional sun-dried dessert wine. This tradition of sun-dried wine, with grapes spread under the Aegean sun before vinification, has been preserved in Lipsi for decades and remains a distinctive element of the local wine culture.
Today, Fokiano’s diversity manifests through varied wine styles, from crisp rosés to more structured reds. Labels such as the sun-dried ‘Aposperitis’, the rosé ‘Anthonero’ and the red ‘Aktaion’ capture the concentration and maritime essence characteristic of the island’s vineyards.
Wine on Lipsi is not just a product, but a celebration. Every August, the Wine Festival brings residents and visitors together around a large table with music, local flavours and plenty of wine, continuing a tradition that links the place with the vine and hospitality.
