Diamantakos Winery traces its modern roots to 1968, when ruins unearthed on the family's original land were identified as Aristotle's school—the very site where a teenage Alexander the Great studied philosophy and science off Macedon. The Greek government compensated them, and they reinvested to purchase the current Ktima estate near Naoussa: rolling slopes of volcanic and limestone soils dedicated exclusively to two indigenous grapes, Xinomavro (the reds) and Preknadi (the rare whites). This 4th-generation family operation, founded formally in 1978, became local heroes by resurrecting Preknadi—a "freckled" grape (named for its spotted skins) nearly wiped out post-phylloxera, propagating it from old neighbor vines for a gastronomic white rivaling Assyrtiko in aging poise.

The 2023 Preknadi Naoussa (PGI Imathia, ~13% ABV) is their flagship white: hand-harvested old-vine fruit fermented partly in steel, partly oak, then matured in French barrels for a juicy, medium-full profile of white flowers, green apple/pear, citrus, stone fruit, lychee, and white pepper, with brisk acidity, oily texture, and integrated oak spice. It's built for 3–5+ years of evolution toward honeyed/nutty complexity, pairing risotto, poultry, or Asian fare at 50–54°F. In a region dominated by Xinomavro reds, Diamantakos' Preknadi stands as a vivid, ageworthy white reclaiming Naoussa's lost heritage—right where Alexander once pondered the cosmos.

Why You'll Love It

• Aristotle's stomping grounds reborn as rare Preknadi white—freckled ancient grape rescued from oblivion, delivering vivid Naoussa minerality with lychee, white pepper snap.

• Medium-full poise that evolves like top Assyrtiko: juicy stone fruit and citrus now, honeyed/nutty grace in 3–5 years, from a family that traded ruins for cosmic vineyard karma.

• Gastronomic thrill from Greece's next Naoussa star—old vines, French oak finesse without weight, screaming "discovery" at a price that punches way above.

How to Serve It

• Chilled Burgundy stem at 50–54°F; 30min fridge pull lets floral/lychee aromas bloom without muting the peppery spine.

• Lightly decant young bottles or swirl vigorously; pairs risotto bianco, roast poultry, or Thai green curry to echo its juicy, spiced tension.

• Cellar 3–5+ years in cool darkness; revisit for oxidative honey and nuts that turn everyday dinners legendary.