Top 100 wines of Peloponnesos
Discover the top 100 best wines of Peloponnesos as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Peloponnesos and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Southern Greece, the country's 2nd region by volume, high-altitude vineyards (200-900 m). Signature Agiorgitiko at Nemea ("Hercules' Blood"): deep ruby reds with signature notes of black cherry, plum, blackberry, sweet spices and a balsamic touch, supple tannins and a velvety palate — fleshy and accessible. At Mantinia (600 m), pink-skinned Moschofilero gives aromatic whites (rose, citrus, white flowers). Sweet fortified Mavrodaphne, fresh Roditis.
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
wines from the region of Peloponnesos go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of chickpeas spanish style, baekenofe (alsatian meat stew) or red mullet, mackerel, tuna, salmon sushi.
On the nose in the region of Peloponnesos often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical, citrus or apples. In the mouth in the region of Peloponnesos is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.