In the heart of the historic Ancient Nemea Valley in the Peloponesse is Palivou Vineyards, owned by George Palivos and his wife, Angeliki. While the vineyards have been in the family for one hundred fifty years, winemaking in Nemea has existed for 3,500 years. The most famous grape variety of the Nemea region is Agiorgitiko (St. George) named after the first Byzantine Church built in the town. Agiorgitiko is a beautifully balanced red wine full of body and berry fruit flavors and tannins giving it a long finish. Nemea, the appellation, is required to be 100% Agiorgitiko grape varietal with minimal aging of 12 months in oak. Although Agiorgitiko is the only appellation of Nemea, other indigenous varieties are planted, such as Alepou Roditis (White Fox). It is the most elegant of the Roditis clones yielding a crisp white wine with pronounced fruit flavors and a creamy finish.

George Palivos' philosophy as a wine maker is simple. He believes that the wine is made in the vineyard and not the winery. His is a labor of love. He pays particular attention to the terroir in order to yield high quality wine. The environment is perfect for making robust fruity wines with high acidity thereby giving a beautifully balanced wine. The vineyards are 1400-2133 feet above sea level in a mountainous region near the Bay of Corinth. The red chalky soil, the cool breeze of the Bay and steep slopes yield the ideal conditions for creating beautiful wines. Mr. Palivos states that he lets the vineyard make the wine fully respecting Mother Nature and the grapes that give us the must. He, of course, is humble. At harvest time, he and his family are the first to examine the grapes before they are hand picked. The vinification process is classic in his state of the art winery using stainless steel tanks and French oak barrels, specifically barriques.

The Palivou portfolio includes Chardonnay, White Fox, Agiorgitiko (St. George) Red, Agiorgitiko (St. George) Rose, and Nemea. The Chardonnay and Nemea are oak- aged.

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Red Wines

AGIORGITIKO (ST. GEORGE), PALIVOU,
ANCIENT NEMEA VALLEY-CORINTH:
Agiorgitiko is a well-balanced, full-bodied wine with rich aromas and high-tones fruity flavors of cherry and strawberry. Its velvety taste and light tannins make this wine a superb accompaniment to red meats, pork and stewed vegetables.
Grape Variety: Agiorgitiko (St. George)

NEMEA, PALIVOU, ANCIENT NEMEA VALLEY-CORINTH:
This has all the elements that make Agiorgitiko such an appealing wine: the concentrated, fresh red berry flavors with their soft, plush feel; the fragrance and flavor detail of violets and spice. What sets it above other versions is the acidity this one retains, allowing for all that flavor without palate fatigue. Beautifully balanced.
Grape Variety: Oak Aged Agiorgitiko (St. George)

White Wines

WHITE FOX, PALIVOU VINEYARDS -
ANCIENT NEMEA VALLEY, CORINTH:
White Fox is a dry white wine that is crisp and refreshing. It is smooth with supple flavors of pears and bananas with hints of a creamy finish. It is delicate young wine with a tangy acidity of lemon zest. Grape Variety: Alepou Roditis

CHARDONNAY, PALIVOU VINEYARDS-
ANCIENT NEMEA VALLEY, CORINTH:
Palivou Chardonnay is an exceptional wine carrying the ripeness of the fruit along with aromas of banana and pineapple. It is oak-aged and full of buttered toast and rich marmalade flavors. The sweet taste of lemon cream makes the finish of this wine the perfect companion to any cuisine.
Grape Varieties: New Oak Aged 80% Chardonnay, 20% Alepou Roditis

Rose Wines

AGIORGITIKO (ST, GEORGE), PALIVOU,
ANCIENT NEMEA VALLEY,CORINTH:
A young full-bodied dry rose wine with a fragrant bouquet of floral and fruity aromas. It is well balanced with a lingering aftertaste that maintains the berry and cherry flavors of the Agiorgitiko variety.
Grape Variety: Agiorgitiko (St George)

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