Domaine Skouras St. George Nemea 2023

Domaine Skouras St. George Nemea 2023100% Agiorgitiko Fermented and macerated in stainless steel vats, aged in used French barriques for 12 months and a further 6 months in bottle. Vineyards: Nemea region at a 2,132 ft altitude Main type of soil: Clay Age of vines (average): 31 years Alcohol by volume: 13. 5% Our Tasting Note: Dark ruby core, with lighter red edges. A frersh, med+ nose of crushed, primary blackberry, raspberry and bing cherry, a slight hint of tobacco and subtle clove

and grows amongst other gardens

an early 20th century media moghul (owner of Milan daily Corriere della Sera) and strident antifascist (always a good thing to be) who was forced to divest himself of newspaper ownership by the very profascist government of Benito Mussolini

95% Sangiovese

quite possibly the best ever made at the estate

dried rose

compact approach

Syrah with restraint gives the most depth

ensuring that each varietal's characteristics are prominently featured

South-Eastern of Sicily

salt-ginger touches

which often brings us to the following spring

but here are the last 4 vintages