1960
It was in the 1960s, when a man imagined that his place could yield excellent quality fruits. She took the decision to study and study oenology and viticulture at a great school, that of Bordeaux in France.
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1978
DEPARTURE FOR BORDEAUX
Lefteris Glinavos knew from the first moment that his studies would contribute to make the most of and bring out the natural wealth not only of Zitsa, but also of Greece as a whole. Thus, in 1978 he decided to establish DOMAINE GLINAVOS in the Viticultural Area with Protected Designation of Origin, Zitsa, Ioannina.
THE ORIGINAL VISION TURNS INTO ACTION…
1980
RETURN TO ZITSA
Even since 1980, he used the most advanced technologies of the time and he created the traditional rosé semi-sparkling wine “Kyra Frosyni” and the white dry wine “Balthazar-Zitsa”. However, he was and still remains loyal to the tradition and the main varieties of the area of Ioannina and more specifically those of Zitsa: the white “Debina” and the reds “Vlahiko” and “Bekari”.
TRADITIONAL WINE MAKING TECHNIQUES MEET ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES
1990
STANDING EVOLUTION & ENTRANCE IN THE NEW PERIOD
In 1990, GLINAVOS ESTATE was renewed and expanded its horizons with the entrance of Thomas Glinavos, son of the founder with economics at the University of Stockholm. Then begins the first major investment with emphasis on mechanical modernization and the creation of new, accessible building lands.
The art of oenology, the knowledge and experiences of Lefteris Glinavos are passed on to the next generation and create a new basis for the development and promotion of wines from the outlying Zitsa of Ioannina. Since then, Glinnenos Estate has begun to record its first successes, winning important prizes in domestic and international competitions.
The pass to the next generation, the first big investments and the first prizes …
2004
A modern distillery producing the Epirotic tsipouro (without anise) was established in 2004 and two types of double-distilled tsipouro (pomace brandy) were introduced to the market: “Classic” and “Oak Aged” (maturing in oak barrels for two years).
THE MOST POPULAR SPIRIT OF EPIRUS GETS ITS OWN SPACE …
2009
In 2009, DOMAINE GLINAVOS establishes a new major unit producing sparkling and semi-sparkling wines. The purpose of this investment was and still is to continue the tradition of Zitsa in exceptional quality sparkling and semi-sparkling wines produced from the “Debina” and other grape varieties.
