Situated southwest of Patras, on the gentle outskirts of Mindilogli, Orfanos Estate stands as a refined expression of Greece’s viticultural heritage. Surrounded by a privately owned 20-acre vineyard, the estate is cultivated by fourth-generation winemaker Emmanuel Orfanos, who continues a family legacy rooted in the local soil. All varieties grown on the estate are indigenous to Greece — Malagouzia, Assyrtiko, Roditis and Mavrodaphne — reflecting a deep connection to place. Located within the official Mavrodaphne Patras cultivation zone, the vineyards yield just 600 to 800 kilograms per hectare. The vines, averaging 30 to 40 years of age, are trained in traditional cup-shaped formations, reinforcing a balance between nature and craft. With an emphasis on low yields and restrained interventions, the estate’s approach centers on purity and respect for the rural landscape. Each wine aims to articulate the nuances of its origin, an unfiltered expression of local character shaped by time, soil and the gentle hand of its maker.
Orfanos Estate crafts expressive wines that tell a local story near Patras
