Wines made from Agiorgitiko grapes of Cyprus
Discover the best wines made with Agiorgitiko as a single variety or as a blend of Cyprus.
More informations about the 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.
More informations about the wines of Cyprus
Cyprus is a wine-growing island in the eastern Turkey/mediterranean">Mediterranean, located 80 km from the Southern coast of Turkey and a little further from the western coast of Syria. Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean. It measures 140 miles (225 km) from east to west and about a third of that distance from North to south. The Cypriot wine industry was at its peak in the Middle Ages and has seen a steady and progressive decline over the following centuries.
What are the typical flavors of the Agiorgitiko grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 2% of Agiorgitiko
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Agiorgitiko
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Agiorgitiko
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Agiorgitiko
- OakPresent in 1% of Agiorgitiko
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Agiorgitiko
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Agiorgitiko