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
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 Peloponnese Peninsula (Peloponnesus) is a large landform on the southern edge of continental Greece. Covered in mountains, rugged plateaus and valleys, the area has an abundance of mesoClimates and terroirs suitable for premium viticulture. Native Grape varieties such as Agiorgitiko, Moschofilero and Mavrodaphne are planted throughout the peninsula. They produce everything from fresh, minerally white wines to Rich, ageworthy reds.
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