Tranampelo is the project of Konstantinos Makridimitris, working with a small collection of exceptional vineyards on the island of Naxos. The name derives from trana ampelia (meaning 'strong vines'), a reference to the resilience of the island’s vineyards and the old vines on which the project is based.

Naxos has a long history of viticulture, stretching back to antiquity, and remains a strongly agricultural island. Despite this, commercial wine production is limited, with much of the island’s wine traditionally made for local consumption. Tranampelo draws on this background, focusing on indigenous varieties and field blends grown at very low yields to emphasise the strength and character of Naxos’ terroir.

Winemaking follows a low-intervention approach, with fermentations carried out using indigenous yeasts and minimal additions. The wines are currently bottled in a small winery outside Athens, until a dedicated winery can be built on the island.