Even though it originates from the region of northeastern Italy, Refosco has been grown in Greece since the end of the 19th century, when Mercouri Estate planted it in the northwestern Peloponnese. After one point, Refosco became so closely related to this particular estate that the locals called it “Mercoureiko”. It is a variety of particularly good quality, which gives wines with an intense aromatic character composed of red fruits and plum, full body and good tannic structure.

Malagouzia is one of the most intriguing Greek grape varieties. Almost unknown and underappreciated until a few years ago, Malagousia is now making headway to become very popular, as many winemakers choose to plant and make wines from this variety, producing excellent results, which help to make Malagousia one of the favorite grapes of wine lovers in Greece and recently abroad. Originating from western Greece, Malagousia gives wines with an intense and complex character, composed of fruity and floral aromas and botanical notes, medium acidity and good structure.

Merlot was planted for the first time in Greece in the 1960’s, mainly with the aim to be used in Bordeaux-like blends. The first monovarietal Merlot wines came only after about three decades, while now it is also used in blends with other Greek red varieties. Prone to spring frosts, since it starts its growing cycle early, Merlot is also sensitive to drought conditions, and is usually harvested at the end of August. Merlot wines are intense in color, full-bodied, showing an intense red-fruit character and supple tannins.

First planted in Greece in the late 1960’s, in the vineyards of Attiki, Chardonnay soon spread throughout the country, following the international trend of its increasing popularity. Alone or in blends with other international or indigenous white varieties, Chardonnay offers the possibility to make characterful wines in all the possible styles. Aromas of lemon, lime, grapefruit and peach, medium to high acidity, very good body structure and potential to develop in the bottle, are some of the features of Chardonnay, which vary depending on the place where it is grown.

The first vines of Cabernet Sauvignon were planted in Greece in the early 1960’s in the mountainous vineyards of Metsovo. It took only a few years until the first wines made exclusively from this variety appear in the Greek market, making Cabernet Sauvignon one of the most prestigious varieties in the country. Thanks to its adaptability and ability to express its varietal typicity in a wide range of terroirs, now Cabernet Sauvignon is grown in every part of the country, producing wines with intense black and red fruit aromas, zesty acidity, powerful tannins and a unique aging potential.