Achaia Clauss Winery
Αχάια Κλάους
One of Greece’s oldest wineries, founded in 1861 by a German. In its stone castle-like cellars you can taste Mavrodaphne, a sweet red wine.
Achaia Clauss Winery was founded in 1861 by Gustav Clauss, a Bavarian. It sits on a hillside about 8 km southeast of Patras, its stone buildings looking like a medieval castle, surrounded by pine forests and vineyards. Guided tours take you through the old cellars, where you can see century-old oak barrels. Among them are barrels of Mavrodaphne, a sweet red wine that was once made for celebrities, including Empress Elisabeth of Austria, known as Sisi. Tours and tastings are usually free or cost a small fee, with English-language guides. You can buy wine at the cellar shop. You need to drive or take a taxi to get there.
Opening hours
Daily about 09:00–19:00 in summer, shorter in winter (check with the winery)
Nearby sights
- Roman Aqueduct of Patras
- Patras Castle
- Roman Odeon of Patras
- Agios Nikolaos Stairs
- Psila Alonia Square
- Patras Carnival
- King George I Square & Apollon Theatre
- Saint Andrew's Cathedral