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Zacharias - Lexis Kidonitsa 2024
Ask Leni Candan DipWSET, founder of Pale Ruby Wine and Greek wine specialist
The hottest up-and-coming rare Greek variety: oak-fermented Kidonitsa with quince, citrus and beautifully textured Aegean freshness.
At the heart of Nemea, Zacharias Winery is a family-run estate with deep roots, producing wine since 1962 and counted among the region’s oldest producers. Led by winemaker Elias Zacharias since 1974, it balances tradition with a quietly modern approach, crafting wines that express place, grape, and time with clarity.
Kidonitsa is one of the rarest varieties of the Peloponnese and fast emerging as a rising star of the Greek vineyard. Zacharias Winery has been cultivating it since the late 1990s, helping to reveal its potential through careful, thoughtful winemaking. Sourced from the “Boulougoura” vineyards in Nemea and hand-harvested, the wine is fermented in oak and acacia barrels, then aged for six months on its fine lees.
The Lexis Kidonitsa shows a more complex side of the variety, with gentle oak integration and a fuller, richer, creamy texture. Notes of apricot and peach are layered with hints of smoke, vanilla, and a subtle nuttiness, creating a wine that is both expressive and refined.
Bold and distinctive, it has earned consistent recognition, including multiple medals at AWC Vienna and a recent Gold Medal at Mundus Vini 2025, underscoring its growing reputation.
Leni Candan DipWSET is the founder of Pale Ruby Wine and specialises in Greek wine. Tell her what you normally drink, what you like - or don't like - and she'll recommend a Greek wine to suit your taste.
| Country | Greece |
|---|---|
| Year | 2024 |
| Region | Nemea |
| Grape(s) | Kidonitsa |
|---|---|
| ABV | 14% |
| Wine Style | White |
| Wine Sweetness | Dry |
| Viticulture | Conventional |
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