The wine region of Argolida is located in the region of Peloponnesos of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Skouras produce mainly wines white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Argolida are Viognier, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Argolida often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, straw or floral and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, spices or tree fruit.
We currently count 1 estates and châteaux in the of Argolida, producing 1 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Argolida go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, game (deer, venison) or shellfish.
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.
red wines from the region of Argolida go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of american fillet (belgian-style beef tartar), leg of lamb in braillouse or saltimbocca alla romana.
On the nose in the region of Argolida often reveals types of flavors of cherry, tomatoes or white pepper and sometimes also flavors of nutmeg, mushroom or cream. In the mouth in the region of Argolida is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
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