Wines made from Agiorgitiko grapes of Pieria
Discover the best wines made with Agiorgitiko as a single variety or as a blend of Pieria.
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.
The wine region of Pieria is located in the region of Macedonia of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Kitrvs or the Domaine Kitrvs produce mainly wines white, red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Pieria are Assyrtiko, Xinomavro and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Pieria often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, dried fruit or oak.