Mercouri Estate
Mercouri Estate, litteraly on the coast of the province of Eleia is owned by one of the oldest wine making families of Greece. The story begins in 1864 with Theodor Mercouri, an ingenious merchant who's activities stretched all over the general neighbourhood including Greece and Italy. The ktima (estate), produces unique PGI wines uninterruptedly, for alreay five generations. Nowadays the family business is run collectively by the two Kanelakopoulos brothers Bill and Chris and their sons Dimitris and Lambis. Their aim is simply to keep on doing what seems to be a family affair already for more than a century: Creating wines of unique quality and finesse.
Cardinal role in the cultivation and vinification activities of the estate is played by the Greek varieties of Maurodaphne and Roditis.
Foloi Fumé – Roditis
Φολόη Fume - Ροδίτης
Protected Geographical Indication "Pisatis"
Roditis; a pale-red-skin grape, giving white and rosé wine. Only a few winemakers though know the secrets of excellent quality and Foloi-Fumé is the proof in a bottle. A one-of-a-kind dry white from higher elevation vineyards (800 m) fermented with the lees in new oak barrels, where it matures for maximum 4 months. Less than 2.800 bottles are produced per year, with an ageing potential of 1-2 years. Discrete aromas of tropical fruits in perfect harmony with the oak . Matches perfectly seafood, white meats with creamy sauces, pasta and risotto, cheese and fruit salads.
Foloi – Roditis - Viognier(10%)
Φολόη - Ροδίτης - Viognier (10%)
Protected Geographical Indication "Peloponnesos"
An excellent bone dry white blend of 90% Roditis grapes from high elevation vineyards (800m) and 10% Viognier grapes. With a crystal-clear yellow-green colour and intense aromas of citrus blossom, green apples and light peaches.
A perfect aperitif; Pair it with fish and shellfish, white meats and meats with sweet or creamy sauces, pastas, cheeses (even Roquefort) and fruits.
Daphne Nera, (Maurodaphne),
Daphne Nera (Μαυροδάφνη),
Protected Geographical Indication "Letrini"
A one-of-a-kind dry red made from Maurodaphne, a grape variety typical of North-West Peloponnese. The careful harvest is followed by classic red vinification with special yeasts and under controlled temperature. The wine matures in French oak casks for 12 months and acquires an ageing potential of five to eight years. The intense aromas of green pepper, leather and tobacco make this wine an excellent companion to mature cheese, grilled or roasted meat and BBQ.