Papadopoulos - Basilica 2024

Papadopoulos Viticulture is a revival of Rapsani’s ancient winemaking heritage, founded in 2015 by Dimitris and Nikos Papadopoulos on the slopes of Mount Olympus, where centuries-old vines grow in the Aegean breeze. Working with minimal intervention, spontaneous fermentation from wild yeasts, no temperature control, and only minimal sulphur, they craft natural wines that express the rugged character of this remarkable terroir.

Sourced from the Basilica Vineyards, this cru wine comes from the highest vineyard in Rapsani at 600 metres, making it a singular expression of this historic terroir. Produced in just 300 bottles, this rare blend of Xinomavro, Stavroto, and Krassato is a beautifully nuanced interpretation of Rapsani. Ripe forest fruit notes rise from the glass, while the palate unfolds with savoury complexity, fresh acidity, and velvety tannins that bring both structure and elegance. Delicate yet deeply characterful, with pure, refined fruit and remarkable finesse, this is a wine equally suited to contemplative sipping by the glass or at the table alongside barbecued lamb chops or slow-cooked goat.