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Name:
Ktima Hatzigeorgiou 
Address:
Karpassi, 81401 Limnos
Region:
Phone / Fax:
+30 22540 31082 / +30 22540 31155
Contact:
Owner:
Petros Hatzigeorgiou
Managing Director:
Themistoklis Hatzigeorgiou
Butler:
Polixeni Hatzigeorgiou
The winery "Ktima Hatzigeorgiou" is Karpassi on the Greek island Limnos in the eastern Aegean and Ouzo . In 1998 the company was taken over by Petros, the umlegte focus on wine production and has invested in new buildings. The new winery was commissioned in 2007, a restaurant and a hostel are connected. Even son Themistoklis (production and marketing), daughter Polixeni (after her oenology in Bordeaux and a two-year tenure at Chateau Margaux responsible for the wine cellar) and son Leonidas (vineyard care and advice to the contract growers) are in active operation.
The product range includes three dry OPAP whites "Limnia Gi", "Limnios Ambelourgos" and the single vineyard wine "Lagopati" (all sorted from Muscat of Alexandria), and two sweet OPE wines (Vin naturellement doux) the manner of a Liastos from dried grapes, and some table wines. In the production of sweet wines, the fermentation is interrupted and a part as "Moschatos Limnou" bottled. The rest is aged 5-6 year old oak barrels of 500 liters and will be marketed as "Ifaistou Gnossi". Each year about 280,000 bottles of wine are produced.
The product range includes three dry OPAP whites "Limnia Gi", "Limnios Ambelourgos" and the single vineyard wine "Lagopati" (all sorted from Muscat of Alexandria), and two sweet OPE wines (Vin naturellement doux) the manner of a Liastos from dried grapes, and some table wines. In the production of sweet wines, the fermentation is interrupted and a part as "Moschatos Limnou" bottled. The rest is aged 5-6 year old oak barrels of 500 liters and will be marketed as "Ifaistou Gnossi". Each year about 280,000 bottles of wine are produced.
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The sweet wines here can be really great - in addition, Hatzigeorgiou makes one of the best red wines from Greece we have come across. More of the same, please!The Wines
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2010, Lemnos OPAP / Λήμνος, Muscat d´Alexandrie, Dry, Limnia Gi/Λημνια Γη, 7.50 €
White wine, Aegean Islands / Αιγαια νησια, Ktima Hatzigeorgiou
White wine, Aegean Islands / Αιγαια νησια, Ktima Hatzigeorgiou
0.75 Liter, 12.5%, # Ha305201
84
(2012-02-28)
(2012-02-28)
2010, Lemnos OPAP / Λήμνος, Muscat d´Alexandrie, Dry, Lagopati / Λαγοπ'ατι, 10.50 €
White wine, Aegean Islands / Αιγαια νησια, Ktima Hatzigeorgiou
White wine, Aegean Islands / Αιγαια νησια, Ktima Hatzigeorgiou
0.75 Liter, 13%, # Ha305202
86
(2012-02-28)
(2012-02-28)
2006, Kalabaki, sec, Pyroessa / Πυροεσσα
Red wine, Table wine / Eπιτραπεζιος Oινος, Ktima Hatzigeorgiou
Red wine, Table wine / Eπιτραπεζιος Oινος, Ktima Hatzigeorgiou
Mature spicy nose with some coffee, roasted dried chili peppers, dried tart fruit and a hint of dark chocolate. Dried spices and dried onions on the palate, tart and herbaceous, crisp, bitter dried fruit, some dried vegetal notes, mineral notes in the background, has its own character, integrated, medium and slightly dusty tannins, spicy on a good to very good finish.
0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # Ha-L0508
87
(2011-02-10)
(2011-02-10)
2009, Lemnos OPAP / Λήμνος, Muscat d´Alexandrie, Dry, Limnios Ampelourgos/Λημνιος Αμπελουργος
White wine, Aegean Islands / Αιγαια νησια, Ktima Hatzigeorgiou
White wine, Aegean Islands / Αιγαια νησια, Ktima Hatzigeorgiou
0.75 Liter, 13%, # Ha186931
83
(2011-02-04)
(2011-02-04)
2009, Lemnos OPAP / Λήμνος, Muscat d´Alexandrie, Dry, Limnia Gi/Λημνια Γη, 7.50 €
White wine, Aegean Islands / Αιγαια νησια, Ktima Hatzigeorgiou
White wine, Aegean Islands / Αιγαια νησια, Ktima Hatzigeorgiou
0.75 Liter, 13%, # Ha186932
83
(2011-02-04)
(2011-02-04)
2008, Lemnos OPAP / Λήμνος, Muscat d´Alexandrie, Dry, Limnia Gi/Λημνια Γη, 7.50 €
White wine, Aegean Islands / Αιγαια νησια, Ktima Hatzigeorgiou
White wine, Aegean Islands / Αιγαια νησια, Ktima Hatzigeorgiou
Slightly perfumed muscat nose, herbs and spices, floral notes. Bone-dry on the palate, straightforward style, delicately bitter, perfumed apple fruit and muscat, touch of orange, typical of the variety, integrated acidity, shows its origin, clear varietal character, has some substance, good finish. The totally dry style is refreshing, excellent as an aperitif.
0.75 Liter, 13%, # Ha176362
85
(2010-01-21)
(2010-01-21)
2009, Lemnos OPAP / Λήμνος, Muscat d´Alexandrie, Dry, Lagopati / Λαγοπατι, 10.50 €
White wine, Aegean Islands / Αιγαια νησια, Ktima Hatzigeorgiou
White wine, Aegean Islands / Αιγαια νησια, Ktima Hatzigeorgiou
Youthful, slightly perfumed nose, orange and muscat, hint of lime and candied lemon. Quite smooth on the palate, completely dry, polished fruit, orange zest, bitter orange, apple and muscat flowers, appears lighter than it is, piquant bitter note typical of the variety, integrated, fairly moderate acidity, fairly persistent, good finish.
0.75 Liter, 13%, # Ha176363
84+
(2010-01-21)
(2010-01-21)
2002, Moschatos Lemnou OPE / Μοσχάτος Λήμνου, Ifestou Gnosi/ΗΦΑΙΣΤΟΥ ΓΝΩΣΗ
Vin Doux Naturelle Basement, Aegean Islands / Αιγαια νησια, Ktima Hatzigeorgiou
Vin Doux Naturelle Basement, Aegean Islands / Αιγαια νησια, Ktima Hatzigeorgiou
Soicy, clear, floral nose with muscat, orange and citrus zests, light balsamic notes. Herbaceous on the palate, cool and straightforward, sweet, oranges and Mediterranean fruit, notes of muscat, slightly bitter zests and cardamom, integrated acidity, totally integrated oak, fairly elegant with some mineral notes, good long finish.
0.5 Liter, 14%, # Ha162921
88
(2008-07-22)
(2008-07-22)
2007, Lemnos OPAP / Λήμνος, Muscat d´Alexandrie, Dry, Limnia Gi/Λημνια Γη, 7.50 €
White wine, Aegean Islands / Αιγαια νησια, Ktima Hatzigeorgiou
White wine, Aegean Islands / Αιγαια νησια, Ktima Hatzigeorgiou
Lively nose, citrus fruit and apples, muscat, lots of fresh herbs and spices, particularly coriander. Clear, elegantly fruity on the palate, very creamy, very elegant acidity, herbaceous notes and muscat, medium body, well balanced, attractive to good finish.
0.75 Liter, 13%, # Ha162918
86
(2008-05-09)
(2008-05-09)
2007, Lemnos OPAP / Λήμνος, Muscat d´Alexandrie, Dry, Limnios Ampelourgos/Λημνιος Αμπελουργος, 5.50 €
White wine, Aegean Islands / Αιγαια νησια, Ktima Hatzigeorgiou
White wine, Aegean Islands / Αιγαια νησια, Ktima Hatzigeorgiou
Apples and lemon on the nose, muscat and coriander. Clear, straightforward style, elegant fruit and herbaceous notes on the palate, elegant, quite lively acidity, slightly creamy, refreshing, very well balanced, good finish.
0.75 Liter, 13%, # Ha162919
84
(2008-05-09)
(2008-05-09)
2007, Moschatos Lemnou OPE / Μοσχάτος Λήμνου, 6.50 €
Vin Doux Naturelle Basement, Aegean Islands / Αιγαια νησια, Ktima Hatzigeorgiou
Vin Doux Naturelle Basement, Aegean Islands / Αιγαια νησια, Ktima Hatzigeorgiou
Lively nose, citrus fruit, aprtly dried apples, citrus tests, some coriander and al ight hint of muscat. Elegant and creamy, very sweet fruit on the palate, light note of spicy muscat, delicate honeyed notes and elderberries, good persistence, very elegant acidity, not particularly deep, but very typical, well balanced, good, sweet, tart finish with orange marmelade.
0.5 Liter, 14.5%, # Ha162920
87
(2008-05-09)
(2008-05-09)
2007, Dry, Kaviro / Καβειρω, 6.80 €
Rosé wine, Table wine / Eπιτραπεζιος Oινος, Ktima Hatzigeorgiou
Rosé wine, Table wine / Eπιτραπεζιος Oινος, Ktima Hatzigeorgiou
Delicately perfumed, floral nose, rose water and some muscat. Some more notes of roses on the palate, soft muscat and red berry fruit, quit dry and full-bodied, noticeable tannins and light acidity provide backbone, unusual wine, mineral notes, tranquil but also quite complex, very slightly bitter on a good finish.
0.75 Liter, 13%, # Ha162917
84
(2008-05-06)
(2008-05-06)
2002, Moschatos Lemnou OPE / Μοσχάτος Λήμνου, Ifestou Gnosi/ΗΦΑΙΣΤΟΥ ΓΝΩΣΗ, 17.90 €
Vin Doux Naturelle Basement, Aegean Islands / Αιγαια νησια, Ktima Hatzigeorgiou
Vin Doux Naturelle Basement, Aegean Islands / Αιγαια νησια, Ktima Hatzigeorgiou
Extremely spicy muscat nose with floral notes, cinammon, cardamom and caraway, dried oranges, orange zest and some dates. Quite spicy again on the palate, creamy and sweet, delicately fruity, honeyed notes, more floral notes, orange marmelade, very elegant acidity, full-bodied, persistent, quite concentrated, good depth, oxidative notes, very harmonious on a long finish.
0.5 Liter, 14%, # Ha152671
92
(2007-02-28)
(2007-02-28)
2006, Lemnos OPAP / Λήμνος, Muscat d´Alexandrie, Dry, Limnia Gi/Λημνια Γη, 7.50 €
White wine, Aegean Islands / Αιγαια νησια, Ktima Hatzigeorgiou
White wine, Aegean Islands / Αιγαια νησια, Ktima Hatzigeorgiou
Very delicate muscat nose with roses, floral notes. Dry, delicate muscat fruit in the mouth, noticeable alcohol, not much depth, needs time to develop, unobtrusive and quite typical of the variety, becomes fuller and more concentrated with aeration, quite elegant, clean, attractive finish. Very good partner with food for adventurous hedonists, perfect aperitif.
0.75 Liter, 13%, # Ha152622
83
(2007-01-23)
(2007-01-23)
2005, Lemnos OPAP / Λήμνος, Muscat d´Alexandrie, Dry, Limnios Ampelourgos/Λημνιος Αμπελουργος
White wine, Aegean Islands / Αιγαια νησια, Ktima Hatzigeorgiou
White wine, Aegean Islands / Αιγαια νησια, Ktima Hatzigeorgiou
Elegant muscat nose, a little perfumed, but not overly so. Pleasantly dry in the mouth, medium-intense, clean muscat fruit, some grapey notes, moderate integrated acidity, has some substance, harmonious, attractive finish.
0.75 Liter, 12.5%, # Ha87840
82
(2006-06-20)
(2006-06-20)
2004, Moschatos Lemnou OPE / Μοσχάτος Λήμνου
Vin Doux Naturelle Basement, Aegean Islands / Αιγαια νησια, Ktima Hatzigeorgiou
Vin Doux Naturelle Basement, Aegean Islands / Αιγαια νησια, Ktima Hatzigeorgiou
Delicate floral nose, orange zest, honeydew melon, muscat and some caramel. Full-bodied, sweet and creamy, clean fruit, orange marmelade, light bitter note in the background, typical of the variety, harmonious acidity, quite creamy, spicy caramel notes on the palate, very persistent, harmonious, long finish.
0.5 Liter, 14.5%, # Ha84220
89
(2006-02-16)
(2006-02-16)
2004, Lemnos OPAP / Λήμνος, Muscat d´Alexandrie, Dry, Limnia Gi/Λημνια Γη
White wine, Aegean Islands / Αιγαια νησια, Ktima Hatzigeorgiou
White wine, Aegean Islands / Αιγαια νησια, Ktima Hatzigeorgiou
Citrus nose with some lemon balm. Clean and straightforward style, delicate fruit, more lemon balm, elegant acidity, harmonious, attractive finish.
0.75 Liter, 13%, # Ha84222
81
(2006-02-16)
(2006-02-16)
2004, Dry, Pyroessa / Πυροεσσα
Red wine, Table wine / Eπιτραπεζιος Oινος, Ktima Hatzigeorgiou
Red wine, Table wine / Eπιτραπεζιος Oινος, Ktima Hatzigeorgiou
Light red berry nose, slightly artificial, malt and herbs, with aeration ripe red berries as well as herbal and mineral notes. Initially simple and rather brittle on the palate, medium red berry fruit and juicy sour cheries, becomes more complex with aeration, shows elegant spice and some mineral notes, has structure and depth, integrated tannins, long finish.
0.75 Liter, 14%, # Ha84216
89
(2006-02-15)
(2006-02-15)
2004, Lemnos OPAP / Λήμνος, Muscat d´Alexandrie, Dry, Limnios Ampelourgos/Λημνιος Αμπελουργος
White wine, Aegean Islands / Αιγαια νησια, Ktima Hatzigeorgiou
White wine, Aegean Islands / Αιγαια νησια, Ktima Hatzigeorgiou
Elegant and lightly perfumed muscat nose, reminiscent of rose water. Uncomplicated on the palate, but elegant and polished, absolutely not overbearing, but with clear varietal character, quite persistent, absolutely bone-dry, elegant integrated acidity, a touch of tannin makes the finish a little blunt. Very enjoyable to drink, its light dry character ensures it is also a good aperitif and partner for food.
0.75 Liter, 12.5%, # Ha84218
83
(2006-02-15)
(2006-02-15)