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Type: Red Wine
Country: Greece
Region: Peloponnese
Code: SKOU005
A lovely wine using the indigenous grape Aghiorghitiko and the more well known Cabernet Sauvignon varietal. Medium deep in colour, aromas of black cherries with hints of plum and herbs.

Specification

Producer

Domaine Skouras

Skouras Winery was created in 1986 by George Skouras who studied oenology in Dijon, France. The founding winery is located in Pyrgela, Argo with a second winery built in 1996 at Ghymno, Nemea, and in 2004 operations moved to a new winery in Malandreni. Skouras Winery produces wine made from both indigenous and international varietals sourced from estate vineyards and regional growers.

Tasting Notes

The colour is brilliant, medium deep, violet with pink hues. On the nose it is vivid and intense with aromas of black cherries; blackberries coupled with hints of plum, violet and dried herbs. On the palate it has medium body, moderate acidity with smooth tannins, all in harmony. The aftertaste is moderate with a note of gentle aniseed.

Food Matches

A good accompaniment with duck, goose and gamebirds.

Vinification

Made using 90% Aghiorghitilo grape with 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.Fermented in stainless steel vats. Short maceration, full malolactic fermentation and short ageing over fine lees.

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