Top 100 red wines of Nemea
Discover the top 100 best red wines of Nemea of Argolida as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Nemea and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Nemea
The wine region of Nemea is located in the region of Argolida of Peloponnesos of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Aivalis Winery or the Domaine Papaioannou (Παπαϊωάννου) produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Nemea are Agiorgitiko, Moschofilero and Assyrtiko, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Nemea often reveals types of flavors of cherry, prune or cream and sometimes also flavors of oregano, almonds or mint.
In the mouth of Nemea is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 70 estates and châteaux in the of Nemea, producing 235 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Nemea go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal.
Discover the grape variety: Agiorgitiko
It is very old in Greece, most certainly originating from the Aegean islands of Santorini(i) to be precise, where it is still the second black variety cultivated today. It is found in Canada (Quebec), in France it is practically unknown, although it is registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties, list A1.
Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Nemea
red wines from the region of Nemea go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of beef and spice stuffed peppers, leg of lamb with baked potatoes or pork cheeks with cider and honey.
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Nemea
On the nose in the region of Nemea often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of strawberries, black cherries or raspberry. In the mouth in the region of Nemea is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
