According to mythology, it was in the area of Rapsani on mount Olympus that the 12 Olympian Gods were making the famous godly wine “Nectar”. Local myths claim that whoever is present in Rapsani and works there, can feel the presence of the Gods as if they are next to them and helping them, which is how the famous PDO Rapsani wine is being made.
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Mavrotragano
Red Dry
Mavrotragano 100%
Deep garnet. Smells very ripe and spicy. Soft on the palate, smooth and quite gentle, ripe spicy fruit and freshness. Gently chewy finish.
Rapsani
Red Dry
Xinomavro 40%
Krassato 40%
Stavroto 20%
Rapsani Old Vines comes from selected vineyards of at least 50-years old. The color is light red, with a complex aroma of tomato and red fruits, sweet spices and herbs in the mouth, with a long aftertaste. Its finesse is impressive by global standards.
Rapsani Old Vines
Red Dry
Xinomavro 65%
Krassato 25%
Stavroto 10%
Rapsani Old Vines comes from selected vineyards of at least 50-years old. The color is light red, with a complex aroma of tomato and red fruits, sweet spices and herbs in the mouth, with a long aftertaste. Its finesse is impressive by global standards.
Meth’Imon 7
Red Dry
Syrah 30%
Limniona 30%
Grenache 30%
Cabernet Franc 4%
Cabernet sauvignon 3%
Merlot 3%
The palate is full-bodied, opulent and velvety with a highlighted oak character and a perfect structure. It finishes spicy.
Meth’Imon Opsimo
Red Dry
Lemniona 34%
Syrah 33%
Grenache Rouge 33%
The color is densely red, and the nose is concentrated with black fruits, bell pepper, tobacco, chocolate, and fresh oregano. In the mouth, it features round tannins and spectacular oak, combined with voluptuousness and finesse. The aftertaste is subtly sweet, with an impressive duration.
Meth’Imon Acacia
White Dry
Assyrtiko 95%
Sauvignon Blanc 5%
Native Assyrtiko combines with a dash of Sauvignon Blanc to create a wine of great aromatic purity, fermented and matured in large Acacia barrels. Expressive with flowers, tropical fruit and sweet oak it offers a creamy palate highlighted by Assyrtiko’s minerality and tension.
Dougos Classic Tasting
from €16,50/person
includes:
A small tour to the winery a tasting of 3 wines (Meth’Imom Acacia, Meth'Imon 7, Meth'Imon Opsimo) and some crackers.
Dougos Rapsani Tasting
from €16,50/person
includes:
A small tour to the winery and the cellar and vineyards, a tasting of 3 wines (Rapsani, Rapsani Old Vines, Mavrotragano) and some crackers.
It was in 1992 that the Dougos family embarked on its trip to the world of Greek wine. A trip meant to develop into a fascinating creation of vineyards and top quality wines. The company’s primary concerns have always been the wish for development of wine quality, as well as respect for the environment- the vineyards are organically cultivated – and the consumers’ health.
These ideals were passed on to the second generation of the Dougos wine company, to Thanos who is an agriculturalist and Louiza, a chemist and oenologist. The winery is located at the foot of mythical mountain Olympus, in the magical Tempi valley. One hectare of lush greenery and vineyards, which contains an exhibition of 29 varieties of vine, surrounds the building. Its architecture is traditional, in total harmony with an environment full of historical elements and a breathtaking view to mountain Olympus, Kissavos and Pinios river.
The winery is, however, equipped with all the latest technological machinery used for a modern vinification, always respectful of the environment. Its total coverage is 500 m2 with a 250 m2 underground cellar where the red wines patiently mature in oak barrels. The vineyards are found at an altitude of 550-650 m on the north-east Olympus slopes, in an area called Prosilia Rapsani. The stony ground, full of organic materials, with a microclimate ideal for vineyard cultivation, offer wonderful characteristics to the wine. The cultivation is dry and organic, which yields no more than 5-10 tn/ha.
The varieties cultivated are both Greek – Xinomavro, Krassato, Stavroto, Limniona, Roditis, Assyrtiko, Batiki – and French – Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Grenache Rouge. Dougos winery is today one of the most highly respected high-quality wineries of Greece, boasting a PDO status Rapsani, an exclusively organic vinification, and numerous international awards and distinctions (2 gold and 3 silver medals between 2011 and 2012, 90 points from Wine & Spirits in 2013).