MERCOURI
ESTATE
Korakohori Ilias, Greece
Domaine
Mercouri is an old vineyard dating back to the late
1800's in the western Peloponnese. In 1870, the first
Refosco vines were planted on the estate that were
imported from Friuli, Italy. At that time, the wine
produced was for export only. In the early 1930's,
second generation family member Leonidas Mercouris
built the first modern winery in that area. The winery
remained functional until 1955. Between 1955 and
1989, the majority of the estate's grape production
was sold to the larger wineries in the area. In 1990,
the third and fourth generations of the Mercouri
family decided to rebuild the winery. The existing
structure was renovated and modernized. The vineyards
were also replanted. Since the winery's reorganization,
yields and sales have increased steadily annually.
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Red:
Made from 85% Refosco and 15% Mavrodaphne. After
fermentation, the product is transferred to wooden
barrels in an underground cellar for maturation for
approximately one year. The wine is then bottled
and stored in temperature-controlled cellars for
additional aging. Pronounced berry flavors are present
on the nose. The wine is dry, full bodied with medium
high alcohol and moderate tannins. It is silky in
texture with a long finish.
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Foloi
White: Named after Mount Foloi, the grapes are grown on a plateau that is
650m above sea level. The wine is made from a blend
of Roditis & Viognier. It is pale yellow in
color with a delicate bouquet filled with youthful
fruits and flowers. On the palate, it is dry with
crisp acidity, medium body, exotic fruit flavors
and a medium finish.
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Cava
Red:
Deep red color with
a fruity bouquet with notes of chocolate, caramel,
tobacco, cinnamon and vanilla. This wine is medium
to full bodied with medium tannins, medium acidity
and a long and pleasant finish. This wine has the ability
for at least 10 years.
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Kallisto:
A blend of Ribolla Gialla and the rare Greek
grape Tourkopoula. A limited release dry white wine
that is fermented is stainless steel tanks. Bright
white-green color with light yellow hues. Aromas of
citrus aromas and light freshly grated lemon. Pairs
well with fish and seafood, white meat dishes or cheese.
Served well chilled.
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Antares:
A blend of Avgoustiatis and Mourvedre. Prior
to bottling, the new wine matures in oak casks in the
estate's underground cellars. The wine will mature
further in the bottle for several months, before release.
Intense, deep, velvet red color with a generous bouquet
of leather and pepper, in harmony with the cinnamon
and the vanilla of the oak Its taste is strong and
pleasant with fine tannins. Antares pairs well with
roasted red and white meat, game, poultry and hard
cheeses.
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