Wines made from Agiorgitiko grapes of Greece
Discover the best wines made with Agiorgitiko as a single variety or as a blend of Greece.
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 wines of Greece
Greece, a mountainous Turkey/mediterranean">Mediterranean country in Southeastern Europe, is often considered the cradle of Western civilization. Archaeological evidence suggests that wine has been made in Parts of Greece for over 4000 years. References in Homer's Iliad and Odyssey confirm that viticulture was widespread here in the 8th century BC. The importance of wine is also evident in Greek mythology.
What are the typical flavors of the Agiorgitiko grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 97% of Agiorgitiko
- OakPresent in 93% of Agiorgitiko
- EarthPresent in 90% of Agiorgitiko
- Black fruitPresent in 87% of Agiorgitiko
- SpicesPresent in 87% of Agiorgitiko
- Non oakPresent in 83% of Agiorgitiko
- MicrobioPresent in 57% of Agiorgitiko
- Dried fruitPresent in 44% of Agiorgitiko
- FloralPresent in 37% of Agiorgitiko
- VegetalPresent in 29% of Agiorgitiko
- CherryPresent in 27% of Agiorgitiko
- VanillaPresent in 24% of Agiorgitiko
- OakyPresent in 24% of Agiorgitiko
- Red fruitPresent in 21% of Agiorgitiko
- BlackberryPresent in 21% of Agiorgitiko
- PlumPresent in 21% of Agiorgitiko
- RaspberryPresent in 20% of Agiorgitiko
- LeatherPresent in 20% of Agiorgitiko
- PepperPresent in 20% of Agiorgitiko
- EarthyPresent in 18% of Agiorgitiko
News about the grape variety Agiorgitiko
Preview: Tesco’s spring/summer tasting
Decanter attended Tesco’s spring/summer 2022 portfolio tasting at the end of April where over 140 wines were on show, 38 of which are new to the range. In anticipation of the full list of top buys, to follow soon, we’ve rounded up a few of our favourites to get you in the mood for spring. Tesco’s wine buying team highlighted 24 wines as their must-try buys, and five of these have featured in our initial spring roundup below. We think they showcase the diversity of the Tesco range and the value t ...
Grapevines first domesticated 11,000 years ago, says study
In a large-scale genetic analysis of grapevine varieties, scientists across 16 countries identified two separate domestication events that took place simultaneously ‘in Western Asia and the Caucasus’ around 11,000 years ago, says a new study in the Science journal. A map highlighting the key domestication centres, plus Cultivation Groups (CG) 1 and 2 and and their human dispersal routes. Image Credit: Science journal. Many ancient civilisations in Europe and Asia had wine-drinking tr ...
National Restaurant Awards 2022 announced
The announcement of the National Restaurant Awards 2022 again confirmed London’s supremacy in the British dining scene. The capital occupies 60 out of the 100 best restaurant spots, as well as seven of the top 10. The two leading restaurants, however, will require London foodies to travel and attest to the vibrancy of the British scene as a whole: Ynyshir in Machynlleth, Powys (Wales) and Moor Hall in Aughton, Lancashire, occupy the first and second spots respectively. Led by chef Gareth Ward, a ...