Winery Achaia CellarsSt. George (Agiorgitiko)

Red wine of Peloponnesos of Greece

3.7

(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)

Tasters generally liked this wine.

The St. George (Agiorgitiko) of Winery Achaia Cellars is a red wine from the region of Peloponnesos.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or game (deer, venison).

Taste structure of the St. George (Agiorgitiko) from the Winery Achaia Cellars

Light		Bold
Smooth		Tannic
Dry		Sweet
Soft		Acidic

In the mouth the St. George (Agiorgitiko) of Winery Achaia Cellars in the region of Peloponnesos is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Food and wine pairings with St. George (Agiorgitiko)

Pairings that work perfectly with St. George (Agiorgitiko)

Original food and wine pairings with St. George (Agiorgitiko)

Lamb

The St. George (Agiorgitiko) of Winery Achaia Cellars matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of shoulder of suckling lamb confit with herbs, trapper's barbecue or duck breast with black figs.

Details and technical informations about Winery Achaia Cellars's St. George (Agiorgitiko).

Winery

Winery Achaia Cellars

Grape varieties

Agiorgitiko

Region/Great wine region

Peloponnesos

Country

Greece

Style of wine

Red

Allergens

Contains sulfites

Discover the grape 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.

Informations about the Winery Achaia Cellars

The winery offers 4 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.

It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Peloponnesos

The Winery Achaia Cellars is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in the of Peloponnesos to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 3000 of of Greece wines

In the top 750 of of Peloponnesos wines

In the top 300000 of red wines

In the top 550000 wines of the world

The wine 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.

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