Our company history – the beginning
In 1979 Costa Lazaridis, “infected” by the … wine bug in Germany, where he spends a lot of time for the family marble business, establishes in Xiropotamos, on the slopes of mount Falakro, around his house, the first modern linear vineyard in Drama.
In 1986 follows another first for Costa Lazaridis. He builds the only, at the time, modern winery in the region, to vinify the grapes of his private vineyards and owned by his company “Constantinos Lazaridis, Winery – Bottling company”. The building, which still stands, is not in use anymore but there are plans to turn it into a museum to mark the beginning of a successful story. The equipment will be later sold to “Lazaridis WIAC SA”, founded in 1987, by Costa Lazaridis and his brother Nico, where he remained as President and Managing Director until the end of 1991. Then, the paths of the two brothers separate since their vision about wine differ radically.
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Behind a good wine there is always a good story.
Philosophy
Innovation and respect for nature are characteristic of every undertaking of Domaine Costa Lazaridi since the beginning. From the varietal composition of the first vineyards, setting the basis of the rebirth of vine cultivation in the region, to the equipment of the winery, which is always at the technological forefront, or the character of the wines which follows the particularities of each plot or vintage.
Vision
Since the 70’s, Costas Lazaridi deeply believed that his homeland can produce high quality wines, able to compete in the world stage and turn Drama into a City of Wine. This conviction became the vision of the company and is reinforced by the confirmation of specialists and consumers.
Our milestones
THE FIRST WINERY
Construction of our model winery, open to visitors in Adriani, Drama. The first bottles of Amethystos are introduced and are welcomed by the market with excitement.
1986
IDONICO
Idoniko tsipouro with and without anise is launched the first of its kind in the region.
1992
Château Julia
The Château Julia family of wines is created.
1996
KAPANDRITI
Plantation of the 20 hectare vineyard in Kapandriti, Attica.
Domaine Costa Lazaridi SA enters the Athens Stock Exchange.
2000
OENOTRIA LAND
Construction of the Oenotria Land complex begins in Kapandriti, Attica.
2003
THE FIRST BALSAMICOS
Our balsamic vinegars Botanico Red Seal and Gold Seal are launched.
2004
WINE MUSEUM
Opening of the Costa Lazaridi Wine Museum in Oenotria Land which until today is the most comprehensive effort to present the history of winemaking in Greece.
2011
IDONIKO FAMILY
The idoniko family is complete with the introduction of the Idoniko Ouzo.
2014
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The Domaine Costa Lazaridi family of wines is created.
2015
The Future
The next generation of the Lazaridi family is now actively taking part in the management of the company. George and Gerasimos, the twin sons of Costas and Julia, who grew up, literally, in the vineyard and the winery, are the biggest guarantee for the continuation of the Estate’s success in the future.
George Lazaridis is a winemaker with post graduate studies in Montpellier in France, while Gerasimos Lazaridis turned to management and holds an MBA from the City University of London.
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