Wines made from Agiorgitiko grapes of Greece - Page 2
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 65% of Agiorgitiko
- OakPresent in 60% of Agiorgitiko
- Black fruitPresent in 46% of Agiorgitiko
- Non oakPresent in 44% of Agiorgitiko
- EarthPresent in 42% of Agiorgitiko
- SpicesPresent in 41% of Agiorgitiko
- MicrobioPresent in 26% of Agiorgitiko
- Dried fruitPresent in 13% of Agiorgitiko
- VegetalPresent in 10% of Agiorgitiko
- FloralPresent in 10% of Agiorgitiko
- CherryPresent in 10% of Agiorgitiko
- OakyPresent in 9% of Agiorgitiko
- StrawberriesPresent in 7% of Agiorgitiko
- PlumPresent in 6% of Agiorgitiko
- Red fruitPresent in 6% of Agiorgitiko
- ChocolatePresent in 5% of Agiorgitiko
- RaspberryPresent in 5% of Agiorgitiko
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Agiorgitiko
- VanillaPresent in 4% of Agiorgitiko
- BlackberryPresent in 4% of Agiorgitiko
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