Portrait of Athanassios Parparoussis
i. Biography
The Path
Founded in 1974 in Bozaitika, Patras, Parparoussis Winery anchors Athanassios Parparoussis’s work in the northern Peloponnese. The line is direct: the winery was established first, and the cellar leadership followed from that same house.
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The Work Today
Head winemaking at Parparoussis Winery remains centered in Bozaitika, Patras, northern Peloponnese, Greece. Athanassios Parparoussis continues in the role at the winery he founded, with the practice tied to one place and one address.
Career - Head Winemaker — Parparoussis Winery, Bozaitika, Patras, northern Peloponnese, Greece - Founder — Parparoussis Winery, Patras, Peloponnese, Greece (from 1974)
Signature
Athanassios Parparoussis’s signature wines include Taos, Petite Fleur, Assyrtiko, and Lotos. The list defines the house more than any broad claim, marking the labels most closely associated with his cellar work.
Acclaim
The distinction is straightforward: founder in 1974, Head Winemaker now.
FAQ What is Athanassios Parparoussis's current role? As of 2026, Athanassios Parparoussis is Head Winemaker. Where did Athanassios Parparoussis work before? Athanassios Parparoussis's earlier career included Parparoussis Winery.
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