Wines made from Agiorgitiko grapes of Drama

Discover the best wines made with Agiorgitiko as a single variety or as a blend of Drama.

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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 Macedonia

The wine region of Drama is located in the region of Macedonia of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Costa Lazaridi or the Domaine Costa Lazaridi produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Drama are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Assyrtiko, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Drama often reveals types of flavors of cherry, jasmine or black fruits and sometimes also flavors of cocoa, jam or licorice.

What are the typical flavors of the Agiorgitiko grape variety?

Non oakPresent in 6% of Agiorgitiko
Black fruitPresent in 6% of Agiorgitiko
EarthPresent in 6% of Agiorgitiko
OakPresent in 6% of Agiorgitiko
SpicesPresent in 6% of Agiorgitiko
Red fruitPresent in 6% of Agiorgitiko
MicrobioPresent in 4% of Agiorgitiko
VegetalPresent in 4% of Agiorgitiko
Dried fruitPresent in 3% of Agiorgitiko
FloralPresent in 3% of Agiorgitiko

LicoricePresent in 2% of Agiorgitiko
ChocolatePresent in 2% of Agiorgitiko
Black currantPresent in 2% of Agiorgitiko
Black fruitsPresent in 2% of Agiorgitiko
PepperPresent in 2% of Agiorgitiko
LeatherPresent in 2% of Agiorgitiko
PlumPresent in 2% of Agiorgitiko
CedarPresent in 2% of Agiorgitiko
Dark fruitPresent in 2% of Agiorgitiko
VanillaPresent in 2% of Agiorgitiko

News about the grape variety Agiorgitiko

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Drought emergency declared in northern Italy

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