Imperator! A gentle word, which makes strong associations with Byzantium and manages to imbue our imagination with that deep crimson, reddish-black color.
This is how the tasteful richness of the wines of the Holy Monastery of Voutsas, which owns the largest and most mountainous monastic vineyards in Greece, was translated to me virtually. 

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Gewürztraminer, Vlachiko, and a small local treasure called Vlachavona.

Imperator Winery

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London's wines and beverage market is renowned for its discerning clientele and diverse offerings. Among the standout brands making waves in this thriving industry is Imperator Winery. Hailing from Greece, Imperator Winery has captivated distributors and importers in the London market with its exceptional wines. Their recent triumph at the London Awards 2023 saw them secure 2 coveted Gold Medal Awards for their exquisite products: Imperator Lacrima 2021, a captivating white wine, and Imperator Valia Calda 2019, an enchanting red wine.

Lacrima '21 & Valia Calda '19

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Another grand international distinction comes for the wines produced by monks at the Voutsas Monastery.

A breath away from the core of the North Pindos National Park, amidst dense forests of oak, beech and pine, the Holy Monastery of Voutsas which has revived the mountainous monastic vineyards

Lacrima '21 & Valia Calda '19

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Κορυφαία διάκριση απέσπασε ένα από τα κρασιά που παράγονται στους ορεινούς αμπελώνες της Ιεράς Μονής Βουτσάς, το οποίο παράγεται με ζεόλιθο στην καλλιέργεια.

Lacrima 2021

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A premium distinction for one of the wines produced in the most mountainous monastic vineyards.

In the vineyards of the Holy Monastery of Voutsas.

Lacrima 2021

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Epirus again stands out.

The reason this time is the unique wine of the winery 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐑 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐘 with its mountain vineyards in the Holy Monastery of Votsa, in Eastern Zagori.

More specifically, the IMPERATOR LACRIMA wine of Gewürztraminer variety is in the list of the 20 best wines in the world, in 18th place.

Lacrima 2021

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An outstanding distinction for one of the wines produced in the most mountainous monastic vineyards. In the vineyards of the Holy Monastery of Voutsas.

Imperator Lacrima is the only Greek wine to be ranked among the world's best wines for 2023 by Asia Import.

Lacrima 2021

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The winetasting experience by Wine Experience Designer Artemio Laina, traveling among the paths of aromas, flavors and storytelling gave an extra touch of intimacy that culminated with the monastic Imperator Vlachavona with a production of only 300 bottles per year.

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Vlachavona 2019

It is a well-structured wine that expresses in an excellent way the typical elements of the varieties. Undoubtedly, the 720 metres where the vineyards are planted make a decisive contribution to this.

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Valia Calda 2019

The most mountainous vineyard in Greece is in Metsovo and adorns the hillsides of Epirus, bringing unique wine to our glass.

And since we are talking about unique, fine wine, it is worth getting to know, taste, and certainly love the wine varieties of the winery 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐑 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐘.

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Imperator Winery

A lovely, crisply mineral aftertaste, slightly phenolic, given with a spicy depth that includes herbal spices with a delicious bitter assessment as it moves on to finish with fennel and a distinctly dry and crisp finish.

It seems to have powers of evolution.

Pavlos Gegas

Vlachavona 2019 

The vineyards of the monastery winery are located in the area of Metsovo, around the Holy Monastery of Agios Nikolaos, and in eastern Zagori, in the Voutsas Monastery.

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Imperator Winery