Chydira also has the only working winery on the island. This wine comes from a variety unknown in the bibliography of viniculture, which the locals call krasostafilo (wine-grape). Here is the Methymneos- wine produced, a product of organic farming. The grapes grow completely naturally, according to the laws of the household economy of villagers in Western Lesbos, who haThis is a matter of principle, essential for the quality of the product and the health of consumers and in respect of Greek history and tradition. The vineyards are situated at an altitude of 300m, in the crater of the inactive volcano of Western Lesbos, near the village of Chydira. The whitish sulphurous and volcanic soil and the Mediterranean mountain micro-climate are ideal for the production of high quality wines.
Two more wineries on Lesvos, the one in Megalohori and the other in Karuonas, make the effort to produce fine wine and they have so far very good results.