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
Supple and structured reds with a deep ruby colour, melted tannins and moderate acidity, on intense aromas of ripe red and black fruits (cherry, plum, blackberry), sweet spices, Mediterranean herbs and balsamic notes. Made as young approachable reds, fresh rosés and barrel-aged keepers. The absolute star of Nemea PDO in the Peloponnese (Greece's flagship red appellation). Native Greek variety, one of the most widely planted in the country.
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 66% of Agiorgitiko
- OakPresent in 60% of Agiorgitiko
- Black fruitPresent in 45% of Agiorgitiko
- Non oakPresent in 43% of Agiorgitiko
- EarthPresent in 41% of Agiorgitiko
- SpicesPresent in 40% of Agiorgitiko
- MicrobioPresent in 25% of Agiorgitiko
- Dried fruitPresent in 12% of Agiorgitiko
- FloralPresent in 11% of Agiorgitiko
- VegetalPresent in 9% of Agiorgitiko
- CherryPresent in 9% of Agiorgitiko
- OakyPresent in 8% of Agiorgitiko
- StrawberriesPresent in 6% of Agiorgitiko
- Red fruitPresent in 5% of Agiorgitiko
- PlumPresent in 5% of Agiorgitiko
- RaspberryPresent in 4% of Agiorgitiko
- ChocolatePresent in 4% of Agiorgitiko
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Agiorgitiko
- VanillaPresent in 3% of Agiorgitiko
- PepperPresent in 3% of Agiorgitiko