Producing wines since 1986
The Domaine Skouras was established in 1986. Over the years, it has created a disciplined, innovative and serious wine-producing presence. The company owns two wineries in the Peloponnese, in the well-known region of Nemea. One is located in the village of Gymno, where the estate has privately owned vineyards growing the Agiorgitiko variety, and the other, the principal winery, is on the outskirts of Malandreni, where there is great grape-growing potential. This winery is a modern, vibrant facility that is open to visitors and has a production capacity of 10,000 hl.
Grapes in this region are mostly planted on slopes and hills, at altitudes ranging from 350 m to 100 m in rather poor but varied soils - clay, rocky and granular – and in unique terroirs that emerge in the regional landscape. The Domaine Skouras and its associates mostly cultivate the local varieties of Agiorgitiko, Moschofilero, Rodhitis and Kydonitsa along with the foreign varieties of Viognier, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Syrah.
Some are enjoyable everyday wines, while others are magnificent and unique, made from innovative combinations, bottled with inspiration, classic and modern vinifications, unforgettable and rare vintages, limited and hard to find selections, small and sparse productions. The Domaine Skouras produces 700,000 bottles of wine annually. About 40% of them are exported on the world market, where the estate has been intensively and persistently active for the past 20 years. It all defines the philosophy of the Domaine Skouras, where a team of individuals, wine experts, agronomists and grape-growers do more than just make wine. Full of energy, enthusiasm, experience and intuition, they add to all the wines and activities of the estate a dynamic that is renewed and rejuvenated with every harvest.
This is where the creation of wines continues much as life does. So have a taste of both wine and life.
Wine Tasting at Domaine Skouras:
2009 Boutari, Agiorgitiko
2009 Boutari, Nemea, Agiorgitiko
2008 Boutari, "Ode", 50% Agiorgitiko / 50% Cabernet Sauvignon
The Boutari company was founded in 1879 by Ioannis Boutaris and is one of the historic wineries in Greece. It operates six wineries in Greece in some of the most important wine-producing areas (Naoussa, Goumenissa, Crete, Santorini, Mantinia and Attica) and one in the South of France.
The broad variety of its products, which include more than 40 labels, cover an extensive range of preferences by consumers around the world.
Awards such as the International Winery of the Year 2010 award, earned for the 13th time, and the European Winery of the Year 2008 award testify to the exceptional work being carried out by the company’s wine-making team and the emphasis it places on quality.
The philosophy of the Boutari company is to promote wine culture in Greece by bringing consumers closer to wines through a broad range of high-quality wines for every occasion.
In the international field, the company’s goal is to be one of the leading ambassadors of Greek wines, highlighting Greek grape varieties and the unique locations where top-quality wines are produced.
The Boutari (Naoussa) winery was the Boutari company’s first winery when it started out in 1879. The company’s role in the history of viticulture in the Naoussa zone was more than just decisive, both in preserving the local Xinomavro variety at a time when it had almost been entirely abandoned and in highlighting the Naoussa zone quality wines produced in specified regions (quality wines PSR or VQPRD).
A tour around the production areas and the winery’s historic cellar, which contains more than 3,000 barrels and a unique wine vault of old vintages, are the best introduction to the history and philosophy of the Boutari company.
The company’s main bottling plant is located at the Boutari (Naoussa) winery facility where its important products are bottled and include Nemea Boutari, Agiorgitiko Boutari, Lac Des Roches, Kritikos White and Kritikos Red.
The wines produced at the Boutari (Naoussa) Winery include Naoussa Boutari, Xinomavro Reserve Boutari, Grande Reserve Boutari, Cava Boutari, Nouveau Boutari, Merlot Boutari and Syrah Boutari.
2011 GAIA, 14-18h, Rose
2011 GAIA, Notios Red
2010 GAIA, Agiorgitiko
2010 GAIA, GAIA S
2007 GAIA, Estate, Agiorgitiko
Gaia΄s goal has been and still remains today to expand and highlight the quality characteristics of the native Greek grape varieties and to achieve their recognition in international markets. By expanding the potential of the Nemea Agiorgitiko and the Santorini Assyrtiko over the years, Gaia has created a line of wines that have earned numerous international distinctions and have won over both Greek and foreign consumers.
The Thalassitis, oak fermented Thalassitis and the Gaia Assyrtiko (Wild Ferment) white wines are made from Assyrtiko grapes, along with five-year-old aged vinegar. The multiple award-winning and internationally recognised Gaia Estate wine is made from the Agiorgitiko variety at the private, 7-hectare vineyard in Koutsi, Nemea. This winery also produces Notios white and red wines, Agiorgitiko14-18h rosé, Gaia Agiorgitiko red, Gaia S red, Ritinitis Nobilis retsina and Anatolikos sweet wine.
2011 Katogi Averoff, Rose of the Moon
2010
Katogi Averoff , Avgoustos
2010
Katogi Averoff , Agiorgitiko
2010
Katogi Averoff , Katogi Red
The Katogi Averoff Winery is located in the village of Metsovo at an altitude of 1,150 metres. Its history began in the late 1950s when Evangelos Averoff planted Greece΄s first Cabernet Sauvignon vines on the steep slopes of Mount Pindus and bottled the wine now known as Katogi Averoff in the cellar ("katogi") of his home in Metsovo.
Today, after eight seperate extensions and renovations, the winery is equipped with all the contemporary equipment required for producing and bottling wine. Its cellars can boast over 1200 oak barrels in which our red wines mature, while the winery shop offers rare and collectible bottles of wine for sale from its 1974 vintage on.
The route through the winery that is open to visitors is enhanced by a variety of audiovisual media and constitutes a unique tour of wine production and the winery΄s history, culminating in a tasting of Katogi Averoff wines. Katogi Averoff Winery is an integrated wine tourism facility. It features a wine bar, a shop and a 4-star hotel, the "Katogi Averoff," which was opened in 2008 with the hope of combining the world of wine with art and warm hospitality in a magnificent natural environment.
Vineyards
The vineyards in Yiniets, Metsovo, are among the most mountainous vineyards in Greece and cling to the slopes of Mount Pindus at an altitude of 1,000 metres, in a place where the seasons of the year move at their own pace and the vines mature slowly. Varieties of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Traminer are cultivated in Yiniets, which means "vineyard" in Vlachika (a dialect used in Metsovo), along with native varieties of early Metsovo, Gudaba, Vlachovona and Piknoasa.
Today, after eight seperate extensions and renovations, the winery is equipped with all the contemporary equipment required for producing and bottling wine. Its cellars can boast over 1200 oak barrels in which our red wines mature, while the winery shop offers rare and collectible bottles of wine for sale from its 1974 vintage on.
The route through the winery that is open to visitors is enhanced by a variety of audiovisual media and constitutes a unique tour of wine production and the winery΄s history, culminating in a tasting of Katogi Averoff wines. Katogi Averoff Winery is an integrated wine tourism facility. It features a wine bar, a shop and a 4-star hotel, the "Katogi Averoff," which was opened in 2008 with the hope of combining the world of wine with art and warm hospitality in a magnificent natural environment.
Vineyards
The vineyards in Yiniets, Metsovo, are among the most mountainous vineyards in Greece and cling to the slopes of Mount Pindus at an altitude of 1,000 metres, in a place where the seasons of the year move at their own pace and the vines mature slowly. Varieties of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Traminer are cultivated in Yiniets, which means "vineyard" in Vlachika (a dialect used in Metsovo), along with native varieties of early Metsovo, Gudaba, Vlachovona and Piknoasa.
2007 Papaioannou, Estate
2006 Papaioannou, Old Vines
2005 Papaioannou, Microclima
2004 Papaioannou, Terroir
Thanasis Papaioannou, the founder of Estate Papaioannou, is one of the first Greek producers who contributed to and promoted the idea that wine should keep its special features associated with the variety, the position of the vineyard, and the procedures followed by the winegrower – producer in favour of the biological balance. Estate Papaioannou has privately owned vineyards in various areas of Nemea. In general, it employs organic methods and grows different grape varieties, based on the composition of the soil in each position.
The son of the winegrower – producer Thanasis Papaioannou, Giorgos, is a chemist – oenologist and continues the tradition by actively participating in the cultivation of the privately owned vineyards of Estate Papaioannou, as well as in the works of the winery in Ancient Nemea. Their aim is to continuously improve the quality of the produced wine, maintain the high level hygiene and flavour profiles, and experiment on new wine types.
The size of the privately owned vineyard (630 stremmas) and the dispersion of certain vine fields in several areas within the zone of Nemea, characterized by different ecosystems and vine ages, allow Estate Papaioannou to achieve multi-dynamic wine results. The right choice of a satisfying number of vine varieties and the deep knowledge of the people in charge with regard to the vineyard and its cultivation contribute to the quality if this result.
The son of the winegrower – producer Thanasis Papaioannou, Giorgos, is a chemist – oenologist and continues the tradition by actively participating in the cultivation of the privately owned vineyards of Estate Papaioannou, as well as in the works of the winery in Ancient Nemea. Their aim is to continuously improve the quality of the produced wine, maintain the high level hygiene and flavour profiles, and experiment on new wine types.
The size of the privately owned vineyard (630 stremmas) and the dispersion of certain vine fields in several areas within the zone of Nemea, characterized by different ecosystems and vine ages, allow Estate Papaioannou to achieve multi-dynamic wine results. The right choice of a satisfying number of vine varieties and the deep knowledge of the people in charge with regard to the vineyard and its cultivation contribute to the quality if this result.
2010 Papantonis, Meden Agan
Papantonis Winery was established in Argos in 1992 by brother and sister Anthony and Kallie Papantonis. In 1979, Anthony Papantonis decided to leave the bustling capital and the fast-paced life of a technocrat economist and live near nature and enjoy a more balanced lifestyle while working with vines and wines. At that time, he bought an estate in Malandreni which is within the wine-producing zone of Nemea, just outside and northwest of Argos. He settled there and planted vines. Combining his more than 10-year experience in grape-growing, winemaking and markets with the unique skills of his sister Kallie in marketing, they decided to create their own labels. The company focuses on only two local Greek varieties (Agriorgitiko and Roditis) and on one international variety (Chardonnay) with the aim of producing the best possible wine from Agiorgitiko and a mix of Rodits-Chardonnay. Within this framework, the company respects and promotes local products, while remaining faithful to the meaning of their label names (Meden Agan, meaning “nothing in excess” and Metron Ariston, meaning “moderation is best”) and at the same time reflecting the moral values of the Papantonis family. By maintaining low productivity and high wine quality, they aim to provide flawless and personalised service to each customer from all over the world. Their desire is to remind them in practice that moderation is the best approach to life. As such, the facilities of the winery in Argos, which are open to the public, began producing Meden Agan red wine and Metron Ariston white (65% Roditis-35% Chardonnay). Since 2003, and depending on the harvest, the winery has been also producing a sweet wine made from Agiorgitiko grapes called Lysimelis.
2011 Semeli, Mountain Sun Rose
2010 Semeli, Mountain Sun Red
2007 Semeli, Nemea Reserve
2004 Semeli, Grande Reserve
Semeli was founded in 1979, aiming the creation of high quality greek wines. It was the culmination of a vision, which was made from the love for the Greek land combining with a pioneering technology.
It all began at the foot of Penteli mountain where a boutique vineyard was established. At that time the differentiation was made by planting “innovative” grape varieties and using new cultivation methods. The company then proceeded to acquire vineyards in the Peloponnese, at Nemea and Mantinea. Ater some time a new impressive winery was constructed at Nemea. The new winery was helping Semeli paving its own wine routes. The wines produced reflect both the characteristics of their varieties and the regions so they rapidly gain devotees. They simultaneously become the favourites of the Greek wine opinion leaders and the simple wine lovers, in and out of Greece.
Nowadays, the emphasis is on developing indigenous Greek varieties, which is consistently supported by the effort to maintain a good price – quality ratio, while the company upholds firm values such as the human factor, the quality raw materials and the pioneering technology. Moreover, Semeli is developing wine tourism, since the Nemea winery has the capacity for organising tours and providing accommodation and meals for the lovers of Greek wine.
2011 Domaine Skouras, Zoe Rose
2011 Domaine Skouras, Red 90% Agiorgitiko / 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
2010 Domaine Skouras, St. George
2007 Domaine Skouras, Grand Cuvee
2008 Domaine Skouras, Megas Oenos
2007 Domaine Skouras, Synoro
99-07 Domaine Skouras, Labyrinth ***
Gaia Wines (Nemea) began production in 1994 with 9,800 bottles of Thalassitis white wine, which quickly became established in Greece and abroad as an example of unique Santorini wines. Today, Gaia operates two wineries: one in Koutsi, Nemea, which is the heart of the company, and one in Exo Gonia, Santorini. About 40% of its production is exported, especially to Europe, North America, Australia and Brazil.
Gaia΄s goal has been and still remains today to expand and highlight the quality characteristics of the native Greek grape varieties and to achieve their recognition in international markets. By expanding the potential of the Nemea Agiorgitiko and the Santorini Assyrtiko over the years, Gaia has created a line of wines that have earned numerous international distinctions and have won over both Greek and foreign consumers.
The Thalassitis, oak fermented Thalassitis and the Gaia Assyrtiko (Wild Ferment) white wines are made from Assyrtiko grapes, along with five-year-old aged vinegar. The multiple award-winning and internationally recognised Gaia Estate wine is made from the Agiorgitiko variety at the private, 7-hectare vineyard in Koutsi, Nemea. This winery also produces Notios white and red wines, Agiorgitiko14-18h rosé, Gaia Agiorgitiko red, Gaia S red, Ritinitis Nobilis retsina and Anatolikos sweet wine.
Gaia΄s goal has been and still remains today to expand and highlight the quality characteristics of the native Greek grape varieties and to achieve their recognition in international markets. By expanding the potential of the Nemea Agiorgitiko and the Santorini Assyrtiko over the years, Gaia has created a line of wines that have earned numerous international distinctions and have won over both Greek and foreign consumers.
The Thalassitis, oak fermented Thalassitis and the Gaia Assyrtiko (Wild Ferment) white wines are made from Assyrtiko grapes, along with five-year-old aged vinegar. The multiple award-winning and internationally recognised Gaia Estate wine is made from the Agiorgitiko variety at the private, 7-hectare vineyard in Koutsi, Nemea. This winery also produces Notios white and red wines, Agiorgitiko14-18h rosé, Gaia Agiorgitiko red, Gaia S red, Ritinitis Nobilis retsina and Anatolikos sweet wine.
Palamidi (Greek: Παλαμήδι) is a fortress to the east of the Acronauplia in the town of Nafplio in the Peloponnese region of southern Greece. Nestled on the crest of a 216-metre high hill, the fortress was built by the Venetians during their second occupation of the area (1686-1715).
The fortress was a very large and ambitious project, but was finished within a relatively short period from 1711 until 1714. It is a typical baroque fortress based on the plans of the engineers Giaxich and Lasalle. In 1715 it was captured by the Turks and remained under their control until 1822, when it was captured by the Greeks.
The bastions of the fortress were originally named after the Greek Proveditori. However, when the Ottoman Empire came around, they captured the castle and town and the bastions were given Turkish names. Lastly, when the Greeks overthrew the Turks the bastions were renamed after Greek saints. One of the bastions, called the "Miltiades," was used as the prison cell of Theodoros Kolokotronis, a hero of the Greek Revolution.
The fortress commands an impressive view over the Argolic Gulf, the city of Náfplio and the surrounding country. There are 857 steps in the winding stair from the town to the fortress. However, to reach the top of the fortress there are over one thousand. Locals in the town of Nafplion will say there are 999 steps to the top of the castle, and specials can be found on menus that incorporate this number to catch a tourist's eye.
Nafplio (Modern Greek: Ναύπλιο, Nafplio) is a seaport town in the Peloponnese in Greece that has expanded up the hillsides near the north end of theArgolic Gulf. The town was the first capital of modern Greece, from the start of the Greek Revolution in 1821 until 1834. Nafplio is now the capital of the regional unit of Argolis.
The city was named Nauplia (Ναυπλία) in ancient Greek[1][2][3][4] and Latin.[5] In Ionian Greek, it was also known as Naupliē (Ναυπλιη[1]).
In Byzantine Greek, several variants were used, including Naúplion (Ναύπλιον), Anáplion (Ἀνάπλιον), and Anáplia(Ἀνάπλια).[4] The Turkish name of the town was Mora Yenişehri, after Morea, a medieval name for thePeloponnese, and "yeni şehir," the Turkish for "new city". In Italian, the town was formerly known as Napoli orNapoli di Romania, after the medieval usage of "Romania" to refer to the lands of the Byzantine Empire.
In modern Greek, the town is now called Nafplio (Ναύπλιο[6]), although English continues to employ Nafplion,Navplion, and Nauplia as well.[7]
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