In the island’s wineries, ancient winemaking techniques of local varieties such as Fokiano and Mandilaria are being revived and high quality wines are produced. For anyone who wants to get a taste, there are wineries that offer tours and tasting sessions.

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Afianes Wines: The Afianes winery revives ancient winemaking techniques combined with modern practices and has a globally recognized range of wines. It offers tours, tastings and wine appreciation classes (Mr. Ilias Rachon, Phone: +30 697 789 3731)

Hatzidakis Winery: It cultivates local varieties such as Assyrtiko, Athiri, Aidani and Mandilari, as well as international varieties such as Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Syrah. It uses traditional winemaking methods and has a modern wine production unit. It offers wine tastings, tours and has a shop. (Phone: +30 22860 31319)

Karimalis Winery: The vineyards of the winery are certified organic by the biological farming organization. In an area of 15 acres, local varieties of vines such as Reteno, Koundouro (Mandilaria), Fokiano, Begleri and Asyrtico are grown. All produced wines are Protected Geographical Indication Ikaria (PGI) and are produced with minimal intervention. It has guest houses and offers agricultural activities, cooking classes and wine tasting. (Evdilos, Phone: +302275031945)

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Vassilis Karamitros Winery: The winery cultivates indigenous varieties such as Mandilari, Begleri and Fokiano, as well as international varieties such as Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine production is based on traditional methods and the use of natural additives. It offers wine tastings, tours and has a shop. (Vassilis Karamitros, Phone: +30 22750 31257)

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Tsantiris Winery:It cultivates the indigenous varieties of Ikaria, which are Begleri, Fokiano and Mandilaria. The cultivation is organic and the production of wine is carried out with traditional methods. It offers wine tastings, tours and has a shop. (Seferis, Phone: +30 22750 31240)

Ikarian Wine Cooperative: It was founded in 1964 and is the first wine cooperative in Ikaria. It produces wines from the local varieties of Ikaria, such as Fokiano, Begleri, Mavrotragano, Mandilari and Aidani. It offers wine tastings and has a shop. (Evdilos, Phone: +30 22750 31210)

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