Domaine Skouras 'St. George' Agiorgitiko, Nemea, Peloponnese, Greece 2021
Domaine Skouras 'St. George' Agiorgitiko, Nemea, Peloponnese, Greece 2021
George Skouras is one of the foundational figures of the modern Greek wine renaissance. A native of Argos, he studied oenology in Dijon and launched Domaine Skouras in the mid-1980s with little more than a garage and a vision. Decades later, he is regarded as one of Greece’s most respected winemakers, known for elevating indigenous varieties like Agiorgitiko and Moschofilero while also pioneering high-altitude vineyards throughout the Peloponnese. 'St. George' is his classic Agiorgitiko from Nemea—named for the local moniker of the grape—and showcases the balance, depth, and elegance that define his style.
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WINEMAKER: George Skouras
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VARIETY: 100% Agiorgitiko
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TERROIR: Sourced from several high-elevation parcels (up to 2,000 ft) in the Nemea appellation of the northeastern Peloponnese. Clay soils and slow ripening conditions help develop complexity and natural acidity.
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VINIFICATION: Grapes are crushed and fermented in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. Maceration lasts ~12 days. Full malolactic fermentation is completed in French barriques.
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AGING: 12 months in second-use 225L French oak barrels, followed by 2 months in bottle before release.
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TASTING NOTES: Deep morello cherry hue with aromas of blackberries, raspberry, and ripe strawberry, alongside hints of clove, cinnamon, and subtle tobacco. Medium-bodied, with silky tannins and balanced acidity. A finish of sweet vanilla and black pepper rounds out the red-fruited core.
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FOOD PAIRINGS: Lamb, grilled eggplant, charred mushrooms, pork skewers, or tinned mackerel in olive oil
Domaine Skouras 'St. George' Agiorgitiko, Nemea, Peloponnese, Greece 2021
Domaine Skouras 'St. George' Agiorgitiko, Nemea, Peloponnese, Greece 2021
George Skouras is one of the foundational figures of the modern Greek wine renaissance. A native of Argos, he studied oenology in Dijon and launched Domaine Skouras in the mid-1980s with little more than a garage and a vision. Decades later, he is regarded as one of Greece’s most respected winemakers, known for elevating indigenous varieties like Agiorgitiko and Moschofilero while also pioneering high-altitude vineyards throughout the Peloponnese. 'St. George' is his classic Agiorgitiko from Nemea—named for the local moniker of the grape—and showcases the balance, depth, and elegance that define his style.
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WINEMAKER: George Skouras
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VARIETY: 100% Agiorgitiko
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TERROIR: Sourced from several high-elevation parcels (up to 2,000 ft) in the Nemea appellation of the northeastern Peloponnese. Clay soils and slow ripening conditions help develop complexity and natural acidity.
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VINIFICATION: Grapes are crushed and fermented in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. Maceration lasts ~12 days. Full malolactic fermentation is completed in French barriques.
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AGING: 12 months in second-use 225L French oak barrels, followed by 2 months in bottle before release.
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TASTING NOTES: Deep morello cherry hue with aromas of blackberries, raspberry, and ripe strawberry, alongside hints of clove, cinnamon, and subtle tobacco. Medium-bodied, with silky tannins and balanced acidity. A finish of sweet vanilla and black pepper rounds out the red-fruited core.
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FOOD PAIRINGS: Lamb, grilled eggplant, charred mushrooms, pork skewers, or tinned mackerel in olive oil