The Bee, Our Symbol

The vine area where the Paterianakis family started the organic cultivation of grapes is located on a plateau at an altitude of 500 metres, in an area filled with herbs such as oregano, sage, thyme, lavender and honeysuckle, plants that are much loved by bees.

Emmanuel Paterianakis, who was one of the first organic growers, made sure to protect this natural beauty. One of the reasons he chose organic cultivation was so as not to disturb the sacred work of bees but also of beekeeping, which was one of the main occupations of the farmers of the region.

In addition to the valuable honey that they give us, bees have an important role in the global production of food as they help pollinate plants. Pollination happens when pollen is transferred from one flower to another flower of the same species, resulting in fertilisation, and fruit and seed production. At the same time, through its work and its superior intelligence, the bee constantly teaches us about the virtues of the collective and hard work for the benefit of society.

This philosophy naturally extends to our vineyards. Just as bees thrive by working together, every element of the vineyard — soil, climate, vine, grower, and even time itself — plays its role in harmony.

Inspiration from the Bees

Like the hive, a vineyard is a living community. Every bee works for the good of the colony, just as every element — soil, climate, vine, grower, and time itself — contributes to the making of wine.

Bees remind us that true richness comes from harmony, resilience, and shared effort. Their tireless dedication to the common good mirrors the devotion required in winemaking, where tradition, land, and human hands come together to craft something greater than themselves.

A Sacred Symbol Through History

Our connection with the bee is not only natural but also cultural. In the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the great centers of the Greek world, the bee appeared on silver coins as the sacred emblem of Artemis, the city’s protector goddess. Her priestesses were called “melissae,” or bees, reflecting purity, devotion, and service to the divine.

On one side of the coin stood the bee, while on the other often appeared a stag and a palm tree — symbols also linked to Artemis. These coins were more than currency; they were ambassadors of identity, carrying the story of Ephesus across the Mediterranean.

Through this timeless symbol, the bee came to represent harmony between nature, spirituality, and community. By choosing the bee as our emblem, we continue this lineage of meaning: a bridge between past and present, mythology and daily life, heritage and creation.