Welcome
Diamond Importers was created by Ted Diamantis 18 yrs ago. It was the vision and the belief that Greece with its 300 indigenous varieties, high mountain elevation vineyards, maritime influenced vineyards can once again become a source of some of the greatest wines in the world.
Over the last years Diamond Importers has compiled a portfolio of the top regional producers of Greece. We have focused on representing the best boutique producers from there specific appellations that are working with the regional native varieties as well some international varieties. Our goal is to educate and enlighten the American market to the wonderful ancient varieties of Greece that under the tutelage of world class winemakers are producing some of the most exciting wines today.
We at Diamond Importers are dedicated to bringing to market the best regional, vineyard driven producers from Greece. Producers that live and toil on there land with one singular goal to make the best wine possible and to accomplish it without insulting nature and preserving the heritage of quality set forth by there forefathers and from antiquity.
Diamond Importers only works with individuals that show this respect and have a sense of balance of life and perspective for there place in this world.
Ted Diamantis
Oinos efreni kardian
WINE PLEASE THE HEART
Douloufakis Estate
The tradition and history of Douloufakis Family in vine-yard cultivation and production started in 1930 when the grandfather Dimitris Douloufakis fist established the professional wine production in old traditional premises.
In 1952 Douloufakis Family participated in the 17th International Trade Fair of Thessaloniki and was awarded a title for the quality of its products.
Nowadays the vineyard cultivation and wine-production tradition of the Family is continued by the grandson Nikolas Douloufakis. Having studied Oinology in Italy (Alba Intituto Agrario-Spezialitato in Diviticultura e Enologia) he has proceeded to the renewing of the wine premises (E.C. Grant:Executive Program for Industry, Ε.Π.ΒΙ., 1996) and to the production of superior quality wines from his own vine-yards.
Domaine Skouras
Domaine Skouras was established in 1986 in Pyrgela, Argos by Dijon-trained oenologist George Skouras. In 1988 Skouras launched his pioneering Megas Oenos label. Pioneering because he was the first winemaker to blend Saint George, a Greek grape (aka Aghiorghitiko), with Cabernet Sauvignon and with illustrious results.
Domaine Skouras is at the forefront of Greek estates, full of momentum and with a sharp focus on its future.
Demand for its terroir-driven and estate-bottled wines is consistent both at home and around the world. For what makes these wines so popular is the fact that Skouras does not compromise quality or craftsmanship. In fact, there is always something better, something more, with each and every vintage, for each and every product.
Domaine Sigalas
On the plain of Oia, in Santorini, and more specifically in Baxedes area, the winery of DOMAINE SIGALAS can be found. Here, the most vibrant variety of the Mediterranean zone, the Santorini Assyrtiko as well as the Aidani, Athiri, Mandilaria and the Mavrotragano are put to the best use possible, and with the proper respect to their organoleptic characteristics, the quality wines are produced which receive acclaim in international competitions, both in Greece and abroad.
The vineyards where these varieties are cultivated are considered the oldest continuously cultivated vineyards in the world at over 3000 years.
The soils and climate of the viticulture area are the most unique and this "terrior" can not be replicated no where else in the world. This is indeed a very special place.
Domaine Karydas
A small estate in the Gastra region of Naoussa ( Northern Greece) an father and son team have a developed a pristine vineyard on limestone soils cultivating the noble variety of Xinomavro.
This small estate makes only 1200cs of wine per vintage from 100% xinomavro and captures the true essence of the variety and the soils that they are grown in.
Domaine Karydas is a great example of tradition meeting the pursuit of excellence.
Alpha Estate
ALPHA ESTATE is situated in the "AMPELIA" location (meaning vines), in the heart of the Amyndeon region, an area of VQPRD wines in the northern part of Greece. Two factors contribute to the special character of ALPHA ESTATE grapes: mesoclimate and soil. Moderate temperatures and heavy winter rains create ideal conditions for the grapes to ripen. Poor soils with good drainage create a mild water deficit the vines, resulting in small berries with intense red colour and concentrated flavours and aromas.
This estate is considered one of the most cutting edge producers in Greece and has created the most technologically advanced vineyards in the viticulture world.
Always striving for precision grape growing and focused terrior driven wines that are bold and exciting.