Wines made from Agiorgitiko grapes of Fthiotida
Discover the best wines made with Agiorgitiko as a single variety or as a blend of Fthiotida.
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 Fthiotida is located in the region of Continental Greece of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine La Tour Melas or the Domaine La Tour Melas produce mainly wines red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Fthiotida are Agiorgitiko, Merlot and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Fthiotida often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, microbio or spices.
What are the typical flavors of the Agiorgitiko grape variety?
- Black fruitPresent in 3% of Agiorgitiko
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Agiorgitiko
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Agiorgitiko
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Agiorgitiko
- FloralPresent in 2% of Agiorgitiko
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Agiorgitiko
News about the grape variety Agiorgitiko
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