Wines made from Agiorgitiko grapes of Attiki
Discover the best wines made with Agiorgitiko as a single variety or as a blend of Attiki.
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 region of Continental Greece
The wine region of Attiki is located in the region of Continental Greece of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Costa Lazaridi or the Domaine Costa Lazaridi produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Attiki are Savatiano, Agiorgitiko and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Attiki often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, straw or oaky and sometimes also flavors of smoke, earthy or ginger.
What are the typical flavors of the Agiorgitiko grape variety?
- OakPresent in 5% of Agiorgitiko
- SpicesPresent in 5% of Agiorgitiko
- Red fruitPresent in 5% of Agiorgitiko
- Black fruitPresent in 5% of Agiorgitiko
- Non oakPresent in 4% of Agiorgitiko
- EarthPresent in 4% of Agiorgitiko
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Agiorgitiko
- FloralPresent in 1% of Agiorgitiko
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Agiorgitiko
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