Domaine Skouras 'St. George' Agiorgitiko, Nemea, Peloponnese, Greece 2023

Founded in 1986 by George Skouras, Domaine Skouras is a pioneering estate in the Peloponnese and one of the leading forces in modern Greek wine. A native of Argos who studied oenology in Dijon, Skouras brought Burgundian technique and vision back to Greece, establishing a reputation for precision and terroir-driven wines. His flagship bottling from Nemea, the heartland of Agiorgitiko, highlights the grape’s supple fruit, structure, and ageworthy elegance at high-altitude sites.

• WINEMAKER: George Skouras

• FARMING: Sustainable

• VARIETY: 100% Agiorgitiko

• TERROIR: Vineyards in the Nemea PDO at 650m (2,132 ft) elevation; clay soils. Average vine age 33 years; yields of 54 hl/ha.

• VINIFICATION: Grapes harvested mid-September. Alcoholic fermentation and 12-day maceration in stainless steel vats at 23 °C. Full malolactic fermentation in French barriques.

• AGING: 12 months in used French barriques, followed by 2 months of bottle aging before release.

• TASTING NOTES: Bright, deep morello cherry-red color. Aromas of blackberries, mulberries, raspberries, ripe strawberries, and subtle spice tones of clove, cinnamon, and anise. The palate is medium-bodied, with round, velvety tannins, balanced acidity, and a moderately long finish accented by sweet vanilla and black pepper.

• FOOD PAIRINGS: Roasted lamb with herbs, grilled pork souvlaki, tomato-based pastas, moussaka, or tinned sardines in tomato sauce.

• ALCOHOL: 13.5%