Wines made from Agiorgitiko grapes of Messinia
Discover the best wines made with Agiorgitiko as a single variety or as a blend of Messinia.
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 Messinia is located in the region of Peloponnesos of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Bay Vineyard or the Domaine Navarino produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Messinia are Chardonnay, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Messinia often reveals types of flavors of non oak, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, black fruit or red fruit.
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