Domaine Skouras Nemea St. George 2015 ORANGE WINE In Burgundy’s Côte d’Or

In Burgundy’s Côte d’Or

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the estate and surrounding area were formerly part of the Opera Pia Barolo (a castle that is kind of like the Hospices du Beaune: part educational institution and part hospital) whose vineyards were traditionally worked by sharecroppers

This ultimate wine is aged in large Slavonian oak barrels for 18 months and then racked into small French oak (Allier) barrels for the final six month stage of its élevage

It is sweet with juicy tannins

Domaine Skouras Nemea St. George 2015 ORANGE WINE In Burgundy’s Côte d’OrThe color is bright, deep morello cherry red. The nose reveals aromas of blackberries, raspberries and ripe strawberries with just a touch of aniseed and spices such as clove and cinnamon. It is a medium bodied wine with elegant structure, balanced acidity and very ripe, elegant tannins. The finish is moderately long, dominated by red fruits and followed by sweet vanilla and black pepper.