Top 100 pink wines of Peloponnesos

Discover the top 100 best pink wines of Peloponnesos as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the pink wines that are popular of Peloponnesos and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of Peloponnesos

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.

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc

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.

Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Peloponnesos

pink wines from the region of Peloponnesos go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of tunisian molokheya, crusted lamb fillets with sweet spices or couscous.