You can buy authentic Ikarian wine from several sources, both directly from Ikaria and through selected retailers internationally:
- Direct from Ikaria wineries:
- Tsantiris family winery in northern Ikaria offers hand-picked, high-quality wines
* Karimalis Winery produces organic, traditional wines from local grapes with limited annual production; they sell in Ikaria at supermarkets like Sklavenitis and local markets, as well as some restaurants
* Afianes Wines produces natural, additive-free wines and distributes to selected wine bars, shops, and restaurants in Greece, Europe, America, UAE, and Japan
- Retail locations in Greece:
- In Athens and Thessaloniki, you can find Ikarian wines at specialized wine shops and bars such as Heteroclito cave & bar a vin, Winepoint, Wine O'Clock, and various award-winning shops and restaurants listed on Afianes Wines' points of sale
- Online and international shipping:
- Gourmet Groceries offers organic Ikarian dry red wine (Vitina Kountouro) with worldwide shipping, emphasizing sustainability and traditional winemaking methods
* Afianes Wines and Karimalis wines may also be available through natural wine distributors internationally
- Community and specialty sites:
- Friends of Ikaria promote buying from local Ikarian producers like Karimalis, Afianes, and Tsantiris, supporting authentic products from the island
In summary, you can buy Ikarian wine directly from producers on the island, at specialized wine shops and restaurants in Greece and abroad, or online through retailers offering international shipping. Look for organic, natural, and traditional labels to get authentic Ikarian wine reflecting the island's heritage and Blue Zone legacy.
