Wines made from Agiorgitiko grapes of Peloponnesos
Discover the best wines made with Agiorgitiko as a single variety or as a blend of Peloponnesos.
More informations about the variety Agiorgitiko
Supple and structured reds with a deep ruby colour, melted tannins and moderate acidity, on intense aromas of ripe red and black fruits (cherry, plum, blackberry), sweet spices, Mediterranean herbs and balsamic notes. Made as young approachable reds, fresh rosés and barrel-aged keepers. The absolute star of Nemea PDO in the Peloponnese (Greece's flagship red appellation). Native Greek variety, one of the most widely planted in the country.
More informations about the region of Peloponnesos
Southern Greece, the country's 2nd region by volume, high-altitude vineyards (200-900 m). Signature Agiorgitiko at Nemea ("Hercules' Blood"): deep ruby reds with signature notes of black cherry, plum, blackberry, sweet spices and a balsamic touch, supple tannins and a velvety palate — fleshy and accessible. At Mantinia (600 m), pink-skinned Moschofilero gives aromatic whites (rose, citrus, white flowers). Sweet fortified Mavrodaphne, fresh Roditis.
What are the typical flavors of the Agiorgitiko grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 63% of Agiorgitiko
- OakPresent in 52% of Agiorgitiko
- Black fruitPresent in 41% of Agiorgitiko
- SpicesPresent in 39% of Agiorgitiko
- EarthPresent in 37% of Agiorgitiko
- Non oakPresent in 34% of Agiorgitiko
- MicrobioPresent in 20% of Agiorgitiko
- FloralPresent in 16% of Agiorgitiko
- VegetalPresent in 9% of Agiorgitiko
- Dried fruitPresent in 9% of Agiorgitiko
- Tree fruitPresent in 9% of Agiorgitiko
- Citrus fruitPresent in 9% of Agiorgitiko
- CherryPresent in 8% of Agiorgitiko
- Red fruitPresent in 7% of Agiorgitiko
- RaspberryPresent in 6% of Agiorgitiko
- OakyPresent in 5% of Agiorgitiko
- Tropical fruitPresent in 5% of Agiorgitiko
- StrawberriesPresent in 5% of Agiorgitiko
- BlackberryPresent in 4% of Agiorgitiko
- VanillaPresent in 4% of Agiorgitiko