Kokkalis Estate, Ilia, Peloponnese. ssss

16 February 2015 by Cornelius Wesseling

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11997
f3 HA
lCON: Conventional
hAgiorgitiko (R).
gCabernet sauvignon, Syrah (R).
MED: Mediterranean
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Christos Kokkalis
Skafidia, 27100 Ilia
T.: +30 26210 54069
M.: UlrikeOhler@arista-weinundoel.de
W.: christoskokkalis.de/
In 1997 it was finally over and the first Trilogia was produced. With mixed feelings and a significant expenditure on advertising I tried the product on the market place. I did not doubt the quality of my product, but I needed certainty that it also appealed to third parties. Accordingly, it was the Trilogia resulting in the tasting by connaisseurs that confirmed my hopes into the wine.
Thus, the first step of my personal mission is fulfilled, namely the proof to provide that in the Peloponnese ideal growing conditions for viticulture prevail. Now is the mission, the quality of my products continue to steadily improve in order to continue to prepare you and me much joy.

The story of Christos Kokkalis is well known – he is the man who was a pharmacist in Germany for most of his life, then decided to sell out and start making wine in Greece. He wanted to show the world that great quality could be produced in Greece. He had no prior winemaking knowledge and took his chance. He produces 3 labels: 1) MOVA, an Agiorgitiko/Cabernet Sauvignon blend; 2) Syrah; and 3) Trilogia, a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. All wines are stunning; Trilogia has become an icon that regularly outdoes French Grand Cru wines under blind tasting conditions. (Courtesy Elloinos)