History & Family

George Skouras was born in Argos, one of the oldest cities in Europe, where civilization and viticulture have flourished for over 3,000 years.

In 1980, he decided to study Agriculture at the University of Dijon, in Burgundy, France. There, his encounter with the local Chardonnay and Pinot Noir varieties and his close contact with renowned winemakers of the region opened up new horizons. After graduating with a degree in Oenology, he gained hands-on experience working in historic wineries in France, Italy, and Greece.

In 1986, he began turning his vision into reality by founding his own winery and releasing the now-iconic label “Megas Oenos.” From the very beginning, his goal was clear: high quality wines.

The journey started in Pyrgela, a small village outside Argos, with a modest production facility, rented vineyards and equipment, and bottling done by hand. This was followed by the creation of a boutique winery in Gymno, within the PDO Nemea zone. There, the countless hours of manual work on an extremely small scale became an invaluable study on the Agiorgitiko variety and the Nemea denomination.

In 2004, the winery was relocated to Malandreni, a village near Argos, within the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) zone of Nemea. The new facilities offered greater capacity and cutting-edge infrastructure, yet were carefully designed to preserve the authenticity and identity of the wines.

For the Skouras team, technology is simply a tool for precision and control. True winemaking happens with minimal intervention—always with respect for the grape, the land, and the passage of time.

In 2024, Ktima Skouras expanded with new winemaking facilities in Zevgolatio, Mantinia, at the heart of the PDO zone for Moschofilero.

Annual production reaches approximately 850,000 bottles, with 50% exported to more than 25 countries worldwide.

Megas Oenos

The story of Domaine Skouras started in 1986, with an emblematic wine, Megas Oenos, which became synonymous with George Skouras.

Back then, Megas Oenos was a pioneering blend of Agiorgitiko and Cabernet Sauvignon. Today, Megas Oenos is one of the wines with a consistent presence in the world of European wine, with a proven ageing ability, rivalled only by very few Greek wines.

Skouras Family

George Skouras and his wife Ourania remain actively involved in the day-to-day operations of the winery, while their two children, Dimitris and Stella, have already begun to carry the vision forward.

Dimitris, with studies in Viticulture and Oenology in France, is responsible for the vineyards and winemaking department, overseeing every stage of production with precision and expertise.

Stella, a graduate in Economics and Marketing in Scotland, leads the wine tourism and public relations division, designing experiences that bring visitors closer to the world of wine.