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Lafazanis Winery

The Lafazanis Winery was built in 1993 by Oenologist Spyros Lafazanis in the PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) area Nemea and specifically in the village of Ancient Cleones. The winemaker, utilizing Agiorgitiko as well as many other varieties, domestic and international, created luscious and tasteful wines, reflecting the company’s excellent know-how and the potential of the region. The facilities of the winery cover an area of ​​4,000 m². surrounded by 10 ha of private vineyards. The production capacity of the Winery is 4,000 tons per year. The technical facilities of the winery are structured to combine modern technology with traditional techniques and environmental consciousness. The winery is open all year round and is easily accessible from Agios Vasilios – Ancient Cleon, at the 104th km of Athens National Road, Tripoli.

INFORMATION FOR VISITORS

  • Why it’s worth visiting:
    The winery is an excellent wine-tourism destination. It combines the visit to archaeological sites, northwest of the winery dominates the imposing hill of Phokas and to the northeast, the remnants of the Acropolis of the Ancient Cleones. At the boundaries of the estate are the ruins of the Temple of Hercules, in remembrance of the most important labour of the half-god Hercules, who killed a legendary beast, the Nemean lion. At a distance of 5.5 km is the important archaeological site of Nemea, the Temple of Zeus, the museum as well as the ancient stadium. Easy accessible to the winery from the Agios Vassilios motorway exit – Ancient Kleones, at the 104th km of motorway Athens, Tripoli.
  • Open days & hours:
    Lafazanis Winery is open to visitors all year round, Tuesday-Saturday from 9:00 to 16:00
    For any other day of the year, the winery can welcome guests upon request.
    Information: visit@lafazanis.gr
  • Tour:
    Vineyard, winery, cellar, wine tasting area
  • Tour duration:
    45 minutes
  • Tour languages:
    Greek, English, (French, German, Italian upon request)
  • Tour cost:
    7 €
  • Tasting room:
    One of the premises of the Winery is the event hall, which presents presentations, tastings, seminars and a variety of other events.
  • Number of wines tasted:
    3
  • Wine shop:
    The Lafazanis Winery has a wine shop (with a discount of approximately 20% at market prices).
  • Credit card:
    Yes
  • Label number:
    13
  • Green practices:
    Yes
  • PDO Wines:
    Nemea
  • Annual production:
    4,000 tons
  • Parking:
    Yes
  • Children reception:
    Yes
  • Accesible by people with disabilities:
    Yes
  • Free WiFi:
    Yes