Palivou Estate
Palivou Estate represents a multigenerational winemaking family with deep ties to winemaking in the Ancient Nemea region. The modern estate was founded by George and Aggeliki Palivou in the early 1990's, and today George and Aggeliki's daughters, Evangelia and Vassiliki, have taken the winery into the next generation of winemaking. Their wines have become recognized among the best in Greece and are found on wine lists all over the country. Evangelia has a degree in oenology/chemistry and Vassiliki manages marketing and business operations; together they are a formidable sister duo.
Our Wines
Anemos White
Roditis 70% Moschofilero 30%
A blend of two indigenous Greek varietals. Roditis brings body and minerality while Moschofilero brings floral and citrus notes. The wine is fermented in stainless steel tanks and aged on the lees for 3 months.
Pairing: Fresh seafood, light pasta dishes, and salads.
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Anemos Red
Agiorgitiko 100%
A young and fresh expression of Agiorgitiko. The wine is fermented in stainless steel tanks and aged for 6 months in French oak barrels. The wine has aromas of red fruits and spices with soft tannins.
Pairing: Grilled meats, pasta with red sauce, and aged cheeses.
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Nemea
Agiorgitiko 100%
A classic expression of Nemea Agiorgitiko. The wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels and has aromas of black fruits, spices, and vanilla. The tannins are well integrated and the finish is long.
Pairing: Grilled lamb, beef stew, and hard cheeses.
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Nohma
Agiorgitiko 100%
A premium expression of Agiorgitiko from selected vineyards. The wine is aged for 18 months in new French oak barrels and has complex aromas of black fruits, spices, and chocolate. The tannins are silky and the finish is very long.
Pairing: Grilled ribeye, lamb chops, and aged hard cheeses.
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La Vie En Rose
Moschofilero 100%
Sweet light gray-salmon color. Youthfully fragrant wine with spring-like expressiveness of aromas. Rose petals, jasmine and lime along with fresh melon and rose Turkish delight. The mouth is light, silky and cool while remaining rosy. The acidity caresses the palate and remains until the end that lasts for a long time.
Pairing: Red fish, seafood, shellfish, sushi and salads.
Additional: Made with Organic Grapes
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Terra Leone Ammos
Agiorgitiko 100%
Fruity nose with cherries, forest fruits and baked raisins in balance with light notes of vanilla, dried fruits and chocolate that comes from the long aging process in the oak barrels. A late harvest Agiorgitiko that is aged for 18 months in French oak and bottle aged for 12 months. An elegant, refined and balanced Agiorgitiko showcasing the high quality potential of the varietal and region.
Pairing: Grilled steak or roasted red meats, fresh bread and hard cheeses.
Additional: Made with Organic Grapes
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Bee
Agiorgitiko 100%
A slightly sweet tasting, effervescent wine. Notes of pomegranate and strawberries with an intense aftertaste of fresh berries.
Pairing: Light chocolate mousse, sweet white chocolate milk, fresh yogurt with strawberries, green salad with pomegranate dressing.
Additional: Made with Organic Grapes
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Ploutos
Cabernet Sauvignon 70%, Syrah 30%
This is a beautifully crafted wine made from a 70/30 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. It was aged 12 months in French oak. It has a rich concentration of cherries, and plums with perfect finish. A wine that can be cellared, ready to generously reward any who have the patience to wait.
Pairing: Grilled meats, salty cheeses and rustic soup and fresh bread.
Additional: Made with Organic Grapes
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Ixnos
Merlot 100%
Concentrated aromas of plum, baked raisins and ripe fruit married with excellent aromas of French oak. Rich and round tannins, with pleasant and intense aftertaste and complexity. A wine that comes from grapes that have super matured naturally in the vineyard.
Pairing: Roasted chicken, with a warm kale and butternut squash salad. Pork chops with a balsamic sauce.
Additional: Made with Organic Grapes
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Diaselo Assyrtiko
Assyrtiko 100%
Bright white color with golden highlights, rich and oily in the mouth. Flint and earthy aromas with subtle hints of lemon blossom, citrus, apricots and green apple, combined with sweet notes from its stay in oak. A well-structured, robust and gastronomic Assyrtiko, with intense acidity, complex character and a noticeable touch of oak.
Pairing: With fatty fish, seafood, sushi and shellfish, truffle dishes and fatty aged cheeses.
Additional: 4 months aging in French and American oak barrels
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Diaselo Kydonitsa
Kydonitsa 100%
Bright white color with golden highlights. A robust and rich white wine with a distinctive acidity. Floral hints, white stone fruits, citrus and quince with a significant presence of flint. Complex character, with a noticeable touch of oak. A well-structured gastronomic wine, with a presence of oiliness and a long velvety aftertaste.
Pairing: With abundant dishes of white meat, pasta with rich white sauces, fatty white cheeses.
Additional: 4 months aging in French and American oak barrels
Learn more →Awards & Recognition
Nemea
2019
90 points
Wine Advocate
Nemea
2018
89 points
Wine Advocate
Nohma
2016
points
Texsom IWA