Mercouri Estate
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A historic family winery near Katakolo, with a 19th-century estate, vineyards and tasting tours that are popular with cruise passengers.
The winery was founded by the Mercouri family in 1864. The estate has old manor buildings, a winemaking museum, a small chapel and a garden where peacocks roam, with views over the Ionian Sea. Guided tastings usually need to be booked in advance and include a cellar visit and a tasting of three or four wines. The estate is about 4 km from Katakolo and is often combined with a half-day port tour.
Opening hours
By reservation; usually open during the day
Nearby sights
- Katakolo
- Ancient Elis
- Chlemoutsi Castle
- Archimedes Museum (Museum of Ancient Greek Technology)
- Museum of the History of the Olympic Games in Antiquity
- Palaestra and Gymnasium at Olympia
- Archaeological Museum of Olympia
- Workshop of Pheidias