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Their name is referred by Homer in both of his epic poems as an ancient Thracian tribe that first dealt with winemaking in the land of Thrace (North-East continental Greece). In 2004, «Kikones» was the first winery established in the land of the ancient Kikones.

Melina Tassou agronomist and enologist of the Bordeaux University applies extensive winemaking experience to the region through her formal training and vintage work across France and Australia.

The 10ha organic farming vineyard is mostly planted in Maroneia, ancient wine productive region of the ancient tribe Kikones. The agronomist Vasileios Tassou cultivate both Greek and international variety vines.

The winemaker’s philosophy is based on the best grape growing techniques and vinification that herself acquired while studying and working in France (Bordeaux, Burgundy) and Australia.

Harvested grapes are thoroughly checked on a special sorting table by ten to fifteen women. Sorting takes place in order to remove any leaves or unwanted berries before starting the vinification process.

Respecting wine as a natural product, the winemaker applies minimum technological interference in order to preserve the true character of each wine according to its vintage.

White and red Kikones wines are matured in French oak barrels. After twelve months of maturation red wines are bottled unfiltered as to preserve their natural aromas and flavours.