Why do we love it?
Synoro Domaine Skouras is probably the best red wine of George Skouras and definitely one of the top Greek wines. The aromatic blend exudes feminine elegance with its violets, lavender, and vanilla notes while in the mouth, it has an impressive, robust structure. The 2021 vintage has been awarded a Bronze Medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards
The imposing winery of George Skouras just outside Nemea is definitely one of the most beautiful and hospitable in Greece. At the first opportunity, we suggest you visit it and walk in the underground cellar, between the barrels, where the magic happens.
Synoro got its name from the 3 vineyards, at an altitude of 650 meters, which are bordering with each other (synoro means border) and compose its ethereal blend. The blend consists of 40% Cabernet Franc, 40% Merlot, and 20% Agiorgitiko. Each variety is vinified separately, in stainless-steel tanks. The wine ages for 13 months in French oak barrels (50% new and 50% second-hand) and for another 12 months in the bottle. Ηonestly, at this price, we can think of very few greek wines that could stand next to it!
Synoro Domaine Skouras is fantastic now but it will develop wonderfully in the next decade if you can wait!
Tastes Like
Synoro Domaine Skouras has a deep purple color and an intoxicating nose full of violets, roses, lavender, cherries, blueberries, sour cherries, and cassis. Notes of vanilla, butterscotch, cinnamon, green pepper, tobacco, chocolate, and cigar complete the complex set.
In the mouth, it has rich body, refreshing acidity and intense but velvety tannins. Strawberry jam, cherry, sour cherry, plum and blueberry, dipped in vanilla, milk chocolate, candied violet petals, and cinnamon fill-up the mouth with every sip.
