Our story
Apostolos Valleras has spent over 20 years navigating the dynamic culinary and wine worlds of Brooklyn and Paris, where he has immersed himself in two of the most influential restaurant scenes. In New York, during the height of the artisanal movement, he eagerly pursued knowledge about craft, handmade, and locally sourced products. In Paris, he experienced the French dedication to gastronomy and “art de vivre,” discovering a world where natural wines hold a revered place within an anti-conformist culture that emphasizes humane, transparent, and responsible production.
His career has brought him close to a new wave of ecologically conscious wine producers across Europe, embracing low-intervention methods. With a growing portfolio of Greek artisan winemakers focusing on indigenous varieties, Apostolos aims to elevate Greece’s wines in Paris, the wine capital of the world. He envisions Greek wines, rich in unique terroirs and ancient grape varieties, earning a deserved place in the French market alongside other Old World wines.
In Fall 2023, Apostolos launched a distribution network across Paris’s bars, restaurants, and independent wine shops. Through APOS WINE he is committed to contributing to the sustainable, terroir-driven wine movement, fostering authentic connections between Greek and European artisan winemakers.
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A Changing Landscape
The wine industry has seen a shift. People are increasingly disillusioned with industrialized, generic wines bought from large supermarkets.
The trend is moving towards "boire moins mais mieux"—drink less, but better. Wine is one of life’s small pleasures, and it deserves to be savored and appreciated.
Meet Apostolos:
Founder of Apos Wine
A life spent in restaurants across Paris, New York, and Athens has led Apostolos to a pivotal moment—where he unites all his passions and forges his own path. Apos Wine is the culmination of his journey, bringing the finest Greek artisanal wines to Paris. These wines, crafted by a new generation of vignerons, harness the potential of Greece’s rich wine heritage and unique terroirs. Our vignerons work ethically, avoiding synthetic chemicals and additives, ushering Greek wine into a new era of purity and excellence.
Rising to
the Challenge
Driven by this realization, Apostolos founded Apos Wine. His purpose is to bring these exceptional Greek wines to a discerning audience in Paris. Inspired by the dedication and passion of Greek vignerons, his mission is to share their stories and their wines, elevating the perception of Greek wine globally.
Our value
Heritage and Innovation : We honor the rich history of Greek winemaking while embracing innovative, sustainable practices.
Ethical Production : Our wines are produced without synthetic chemicals or additives, ensuring a pure and authentic taste.
Quality and Pleasure : We believe in the principle of "boire moins mais mieux," offering wines that enhance life’s small pleasures.
Community and Storytelling : We connect our customers with the stories and traditions of our vignerons, fostering a deeper appreciation for
Greek wine.
“Apostolos aims to elevate Greece’s wines in Paris, the wine capital of the world.
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Join Apostolos and @AposWine on this journey and experience the unique, artisanal wines of Greece. Discover a new era of Greek winemaking, where tradition meets innovation and every bottle tells a story.
The
Challenge
As Apostolos worked on his Mediterranean wine lists, he noticed
a gap. The wines available did not reflect the rich, artisanal heritage of Greek winemaking. There was a lack of authentic, high-quality Greek wines
that truly represented our traditions
and innovations.