Wines made from Agiorgitiko grapes of Lakonia
Discover the best wines made with Agiorgitiko as a single variety or as a blend of Lakonia.
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 Lakonia is located in the region of Peloponnesos of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Sigalas or the Domaine Monemvasia produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Lakonia are Assyrtiko, Agiorgitiko and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Lakonia often reveals types of flavors of cherry, apples or tropical fruit and sometimes also flavors of floral, citrus fruit or tree fruit.
What are the typical flavors of the Agiorgitiko grape variety?
News about the grape variety Agiorgitiko
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