Philia Winery
SAMOS NATURAL WINES
A winery founded by Chef & Winemaker Vasilis Alexiou | Zero Additives Pure Terroir
Philia Winery
Vassilis Alexiou
Εmbodies a holistic approach to gastronomy, serving simultaneously as a
Winemaker and an Active Consultant Chef.
His journey represents a cyclical quest that began and returned to Samos,
the birthplace of his family’s winemaking tradition.
His professional foundation was laid in Santorini, where, influenced by the Slow Food philosophy and Carlo Petrini, he opened his own restaurant. His initial engagement
with winemaking intensified there, complemented by time spent working at Sigalas Estate.
The crucial period of Global Mastery came in Paris, where he ran his own restaurant
in the 3rd Arrondissement, the Marais, for 14 years.
This tenure allowed him to collaborate with winemakers worldwide, enriching
his understanding of the full spectrum of gastronomy, from the vineyard to the table.
This accumulated knowledge became the Logos (Principle) behind the establishment
of his winery in Samos in 2017 and the birth of the Sous Le Végétal project.
Today, as the creator of Sous le vegetal-Philia Wines, Vassilis Alexiou
remains actively engaged in the culinary world.
Through his Private Lab Kitchen, he conducts R&D (Research & Development)
and gastronomic testing, offering high-level Consulting services to boutique hotels
and select restaurants.
Ιs the Chef who understands winemaking, and the Winemaker who thinks gastronomically.
About Philia Winery | Natural Samos Winery
From the avant-garde of terroir to the maturity of relationships
The Name as a Compass
In Greek thought, the word Philia transcends simple friendship. It describes a deep, reciprocal bond between equals—a connection based on mutual respect, shared values, and trust. We chose this name because it defines our purpose. We are not just a production facility; we are a hub of relationships. Philia is the invisible thread that connects the toil of the Samian farmer on the dry-stone terraces to the glass of the connoisseur in Paris, Tokyo, or New York. It embodies synergy and the deep understanding that we are stronger together.
The Evolution: From Sous le Végétal to Single Parcel
Our journey began with a spark: the Sous le Végétal project. That was our laboratory of ideas, an avant-garde exploration where we dug deep into the rock to find the raw, unrefined soul of the Muscat grape. It was an era of discovery and natural expression. Philia Winery represents the maturation of that spark. It is the transition from the experimental to the foundational. Here, the primal energy of Sous le Végétal is channeled into a stable, enduring structure. We carry the same philosophy of naturalness and respect for the fruit, but with the consistency and maturity required to build legacies that withstand time.
The Method: Honest Wines
Samos does not need "make-up." Its terroir is self-sufficient; it needs protection, not intervention. Our winemaking philosophy holds that wine is born in the vineyard. We use modern knowledge and science not to alter the wine, but to protect it during its birth. We reject heavy processing and unnecessary additives. We allow the altitude, the volcanic and quartz soils, and the sea breeze to speak for themselves. The result is wine that is clean, precise, and, above all, Honest. A wine that honors the grower who pruned the vine and the wine lover who trusts our label.
The Cycle: Return to Roots
Our physical presence on Samos since 2016 marks the beginning of a new life. We traveled the world, learned from the global masters of gastronomy, and returned to the source. This is a strategic commitment. We translate the uniqueness of the Samian terroir into measurable value. For our partners around the world, this means a guarantee: We offer not just a bottle, but a distinct, stable asset designed to elevate any premium portfolio.