Mikhail Nikolaev had the idea to create premium Russian wines in 2004 while visiting Crimea area. The ideal terroir and the appropriate microclimate of this area completely convinced him and the outstanding European wine-makers that it was the right choice to plant grapes in that zone, And so the history of Lefkadia started.

Today the high level of Lefkadia wines is acknowledged by Russian and foreign experts and critics. Numerous medals won prove this fact. The project success depends directly not only on the hard work of the high-class specialists but of course, on the unique microclimate of the valley as well. A shelf positioned in a peculiar way with a great variety of soils opens endless possibilities for experiments and helps our enologists bring to life their ambitious ideas.