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Zacharias - Sklava 2025
Ask Leni Candan DipWSET, founder of Pale Ruby Wine and Greek wine specialist
One of Greece’s forgotten grapes: a rare indigenous white grape from Nemea, revived in tiny quantities by the Zacharias family.
At the heart of Nemea, Zacharias Winery is a family-run estate with deep roots, producing wine since 1962 and counted among the region’s oldest producers. Led by winemaker Elias Zacharias since 1974, it balances tradition with a quietly modern approach, crafting wines that express place, grape, and time with clarity.
Sklava is a rare, ancient white grape of Nemea - one of the oldest in the Greek vineyard, once planted alongside Agiorgitiko and nearly lost to time. Revived by agronomist and viticulturist Elias Zacharias, it is today cultivated, vinified, and bottled exclusively by Zacharias Winery, with the first single-varietal release in 2014.
Made from hand-picked grapes sourced from the single vineyard “Douramani”, the wine is fermented in stainless steel and aged for six months on lees, building texture and depth. The result is a distinctive expression, with bright notes of citrus, apple, nectarine, and bergamot, carried by a subtle creaminess and a fresh, precise finish - a truly unique wine from a rare variety that reconnects past and present.
The Zacharias Sklava has earned consistent international recognition, with multiple medals at AWC Vienna and Mundus Vini, alongside a Silver Medal and 90 points at the IWSC - highlighting its quality and distinctive character across vintages.
Leni Candan DipWSET is the founder of Pale Ruby Wine and specialises in Greek wine. Tell her what you normally drink, what you like - or don't like - and she'll recommend a Greek wine to suit your taste.
| Country | Greece |
|---|---|
| Year | 2025 |
| Region | Nemea |
| Grape(s) | Sklava |
|---|---|
| ABV | 13.5% |
| Wine Style | White |
| Wine Sweetness | Dry |
| Viticulture | Conventional |
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