Wines made from Agiorgitiko grapes of Korinthos
Discover the best wines made with Agiorgitiko as a single variety or as a blend of Korinthos.
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 Peloponnesos
The wine region of Korinthos is located in the region of Peloponnesos of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Papargyriou or the Domaine Papargyriou produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Korinthos are Agiorgitiko, Assyrtiko and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Korinthos often reveals types of flavors of cream, plum or tropical fruit and sometimes also flavors of cranberry, raspberry or strawberries.
What are the typical flavors of the Agiorgitiko grape variety?
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Agiorgitiko
- CherryPresent in 1% of Agiorgitiko
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Agiorgitiko
- StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Agiorgitiko
- RaspberryPresent in 1% of Agiorgitiko
- CranberryPresent in 1% of Agiorgitiko
- FloralPresent in 1% of Agiorgitiko
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Agiorgitiko
News about the grape variety Agiorgitiko
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