Aiόra (hammock) was the ancient Greek feast dedicated to God Dionysus and the celebration of unveiling the annual wine. It was part of the three-day feast of the Anthysteria, where in a ritual way, on the first day the villagers would open the πίθοι (clay jars) that contained the wine of the year and the first tastings were performed. On the second day, they would fill the amphorae and the Aiόra festivities would start, where, amid wine-tasting and rich dinners, young ladies were singing and swinging on hammocks, which were fastened to tree branches. The third day was dedicated to the dead, which testifies their deep understanding of the mortal human nature.
We honor this ancient tradition by using three Greek varieties in the white Aiόra wine. Assyrtiko, Xinomavro and Malagousia are subjected to spontaneous fermentation, using the grape’s wild yeasts, while the wine remains in contact with the fine lees for about three months in the tank. The wine is bottled unfiltered and with very low addition of sulfites.