Domaine Skouras
George Skouras was born in Argos, one of the oldest towns of Europe with a 3000 years long tradition of wine and culture.
In 1980, George went to study Agriculture at the University of Dijon, in Burgundy, France. However, his acquaintance with the Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs of the region, as well as the famous local wine growers, put a spell on him. On graduating from Dijon with a degree in oenology, George started gathering experience in many classic wine-producing regions of France, Italy and Greece.
A long-held vision, the creation of Domaine Skouras materialized in 1986. Initially, the small wine-making facility was in Pyrgela, a small village on the outskirts of Argos. The next logical step was the creation of a boutique winery in the Nemea Appellation area, in the village of Gymno. There, the countless hours of manual work on an extremely small scale became an invaluable study on the Aghiorghitiko variety and the Nemea denomination
CUVÉE PRESTIGE WHITE
70% Roditis – 30% Moscofilero
Dry White Wine
Classification: Protected Geographical Indication Peloponnese (PGI)
From Mountain vineyards at 1.476 ft (450m) altitude in the Peloponnese (Roditis) and at 2.460 ft (750m) in Mantinia (Moscofilero)
Harvest dates: Roditis: Beginning to middle of September, Moscofilero: End of September- beginning of October
Alcohol by volume: 12.5%
Tasting notes: Fresh flowers, hints of crushed blossoms and avocado aromas, luxurious texture, flavours of citrus fruits, jasmine, mint. Fresh, crisp, lively, clean and white and extended finish.
CUVÉE PRESTIGE RED
90% Agiorgitiko – 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Dry Red Wine
Classification: Protected Geographical Indication Peloponnese (PGI)
From Mountain vineyards at 1.640 ft (500m) altitude in the Nemea for both varieties.
Harvest dates: Agiorgitiko: Middle September, Cabernet Sauvignon: End of August
Alcohol by volume: 14.0%
Tasting notes: Black cherries and blackberries with hints of plums, violets and dried herbs. Medium body, moderate acidity with smooth tannins in harmony. Aftertaste with a gentle note of anisee
CUVÉE PRESTIGE ROSE
70% Agiorgitiko – 30% Moscofilero
Dry Rose Wine
Classification: Protected Geographical Indication Peloponnese (PGI)
Agiogitiko from Corinthian Mountain vineyards at a 2,132 ft (850 m) altitude
Moscofilero from Mantinia at a 2,400 ft (750 m) altitude
Harvest dates: End of September – beginning of October
Alcohol by volume: 12.5%
Tasting notes: The colour is bright, light cerise with pink hues. Vibrant and clear on the nose, with aromas of ripe cherries, raspberries, hints of flowers and rose petal notes. On the palate it has a medium body, moderately high acidity and the slightest suggestion of very ripe tannins. Flavours are consistent with the aromas, with a light sensation of sweet grass and bubble gum. The finish is moderately long, with developing flavours that lead to complexity.
MOSCOFILERO
100 % Moscofilero
Dry White Wine
Classification: Protected Geographical Indication Peloponnese (PGI)
From Mountain vineyards at a 2.460 ft (750m) altitude in Mantinia.
Harvest dates: Beginning of October
Alcohol by volume: 12.0%
Tasting notes: Flowery, crisp acidity, intense on aromas and flavours. Honeysuckle, white flowers, passion fruit. Refreshing and surprising long finish of orange rind, a whisper of white pepper.
SAINT GEORGE NEMEA
100% Agiorgitiko
Dry Red Wine
Classification: Protected Designation of Origin Nemea (PDO)
From Mountain vineyards at 2.132ft (650m) altitude in the Nemea and Corinthia.
Harvest dates: Middle of September
Alcohol by volume: 13.5%
Tasting notes: Aromas of blackberries, black raspberries, ripe strawberries, touches of clove and cinnamon. Medium-bodied graceful texture, balanced acidity and very ripe, elegant tannins. Moderately long finish, full of red fruits with a touch of sweet vanilla and black pepper.
ARMYRA
95% Chardonnay – 5% Malagousia
Dry White Wine
Classification: Protected Geographical Indication Peloponnese (PGI)
From vineyards at 200 ft (60m) altitude in Corinthia.
Harvest dates: Chardonnay: Middle of August, Malagousia: End of August
Alcohol by volume: 13.0%
Tasting notes: Ripe peach, melon, green apple, pineapple and hints of lemon, butter and bread crust. Rich in the mouth, round, refreshing, balanced. Long complex aftertaste, constantly evolving.
FLEVA
100% Syrah
Dry Red Wine
Classification: Protected Geographical Indication Peloponnese (PGI)
Achaia at a 2,132 ft (650 m) altitude00 ft (60m).
Harvest dates: Beginning of September
Alcohol by volume: 14.5%
Tasting notes: A nose rich in aromas and focused on dark fruits, such as blackberries, black cherries and plums, followed by multiple layers of black pepper, liquorice, cloves, thyme, laurel leaves, hints of truffle, black chocolate and tobacco.
PEPLO
33.33% Agiorgitiko – 33.33% Syrah – 33.33% Mavrofilero
Dry Rose Wine
Classification: Protected Geographical Indication Peloponnese (PGI)
Agiorgitiko: Nemea(850m altitude)
Syrah: Argolida (600m altitude)
Mavrofilero: Mantinia (650m altitude)
Harvest dates: End of September – beginning of October
Alcohol by volume: 12.5%
Tasting notes: Pale, brilliant color, the absolute Coral with red gold hues. Intense and fresh on the nose with aromas of watermelon, strawberry, white flowers, such as violet and rose petals, coupled with lemon citrus, grapefruit and a hint of minerality.
MEGA OENOS
80% Agiorgitiko – 20% Cabernet Sauvignon
Dry Red Wine
Classification: Protected Geographical Indication Peloponnese (PGI)
From Mountain vineyards at 2.296 ft (700m) altitude in Gimno, Nemea (Agiorghitiko) and the same altitude in Corinthia Cabernet Sauvignon).
Harvest dates: Middle of September
Alcohol by volume: 14.5%
Tasting notes: Blackberries and black raspberries, smoke, leather. Silky yet powerful, framed by delicate tannins and gentle acidity. Flavours of ripe fruits, cloves, black pepper. Extended length and seriously complex aftertaste.
GRANDE CUVÉE NEMEA
100% Agiorgitiko
Dry Red Wine
Classification: Protected Designation of Origin Nemea (PDO)
From Mountain vineyards at 3.412 ft (1.040m) altitude in Corinthia.
Harvest dates: Beginning of October
Alcohol by volume: 13.5%
Tasting notes: Dense nose with strength and power. Morello cherries, blackberries red cherries, dried herbs, aromas of spices and mineral touch. Medium-plus body, intriguing acidity and very qualitative tannins. Long and complex aftertaste, constantly evolving