The Ionian Islands are a wine region spread across several islands, though Kefalonia is its leading producer. Robola is the island's indigenous white grape, grown high in the Kefalonian highlands around Mount Ainos. The wines are aromatic and high in acidity, with citrus and mineral notes. Robola of Kefalonia is a PDO, alongside the PGI zones of Plagies Ainos and Mantzavinata.
Kefalonia also produces Mavrodafni and Moschato. Mavrodafni is a local red variety; examples from Paliki can be deeply coloured and firm with tannin, ripe forest-fruit aromas and room to age. Dry versions may show herbal notes. Moschatos Kefallinias grows in Katogi, where a Vatsa Moschato receives skin contact for more body and density. Contemporary producers also include organic and biodynamic approaches.
Inside the region
3 named areas
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- 01Mavrodafni KefalliniasNo producers listed yetAn Ionian Islands wine area for Kefalonia's local Mavrodafni red, which can be deeply coloured, tannic and built to age.
- 02Moschatos Kefallinias1 producerAn Ionian Islands wine area for traditional Moschato from Katogi in Paliki, including skin-contact wines from Vatsa with more body and density.
- 03Robola KefalliniasNo producers listed yetAn Ionian Islands wine area for aromatic, high-acid Robola whites shaped by fragmented limestone and Mount Ainos.
Producer profiles
Producer profiles
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- Haritatos VineyardFamily-owned Kefalonia estate farming indigenous varieties since 1863 under regenerative viticulture on the Lixouri peninsula.