Amyndeon Oenos Wine Cluster

In the prefecture of Florina, in the region of Western Macedonia, lies the Amyndeon plateau, one of the most important vine-producing zones all over Greece. It is a zone that has been accredited the Appellation of Origin of Superior Quality (OPAP) classification. Amyndeon’s wine producers having realized the increased winemaking needs of the area, founded a non-profit organization named ‘Amyndeon Oenos Wine Cluster’’ in order to enhance their position in the wine market all over the world.
Objectives of the cluster:
- Study, identification, preservation and promotion of the authorized vine varieties of prefecture of Florina and in particular the variety ‘’Xinomavro’’ that is cultivated in PDO Amyndeon area.
- Cooperation with academic community for the study of Xinomavro.
- Collaboration with national and international Wine Institutes.
- Support of sustainable development in Amyndeon area.
- Formulation of proposals and transfer of know-how to the Greek State.
- Administration and implementation of programmes financed by Greek State and EU, which promote ‘’Amyndeon Oenos’’ causes.
‘’Amyndeon Oenos Wine Cluster’’ organizes workshops, conferences, information campaigns, professional training seminars and also undertakes the publication and editing of books and journals associated with the wine production of the area.
The organization's beneficiaries are the local area vine growers and wine producers as well as restaurateurs, hoteliers and accommodation owners.