A beautiful, seaside farm in the area of Korakochori in Ilia Prefecture. Its history begins in 1864 when Theodore Mercouri started the production of wine, olive oil and in the olden days, Corinthian grapes (or currants). The family tradition continued up to these days where the third and fourth generation has done more systematic effort to revitalise the winemaking activities with the production of more standardised wines. Work was undertaken to reconstruct properties, wine production premises were modernised and extended and the vineyards were replanted, while in 1992 the Mercouri Estate became a private family limited company.
Today the estate vineyards are located beside the family residence and in two nearby locations, with a total area of approximately 45 acres. The land and the climate are particularly well-suited for the production of high-quality wines and the vineyards are certified for Best Farming Practice. The estate grows more than 15 varieties of grape of both Greek and international origin, from which the wines are produced. These are:
1. The traditional estate red Refosco in two styles: Refosco Mercouri and Refosco dal Penducolo Rosso. This variety is Italian in origin, but it is also found in France under the name Mondeuse Noir, and in Dalmatia and elsewhere.
2. The essential Greek red varieties Mavrodaphne, Agiorgitiko and Avgoustiatis.
3. The French origin red varieties Merlot, Syrah, Mourvedre and Grenache rouge and the Italian Negroamaro.
4. The important Greek white varieties Asyrtiko and Robola, and
5. The French white variety Viognier, the Italian varieties Ribolla Gialla and Malvazia Aromatica and the Spanish Albarino.
In addition to the production of wines and olive oil, the Mercouri Estate is also active in the tourism sector, welcoming large and small parties of friends of nature and wine. Tours allow for the possibility to visit the wine production facilities, vineyards and olive groves of the estate, as well as the small folklore museum which houses a collection of old rural tools and instruments. Guests are also permitted to walk among the trees and to the beach and come into contact with the beautiful nature that surrounds the estate. Tours end with a sampling of products from our estate under old pine trees, with views to the Ionian Sea and the island of Zante. Before departure, guests have the possibility to purchase estate products at special prices.
Visiting hours: Daily (except Sundays) 09:00 - 15:00.