Aivalis WineryArmakas
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Agiorgitiko, the Malbec and the Merlot.
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).
The Armakas of the Aivalis Winery is in the top 20 of wines of Nemea.
Taste structure of the Armakas from the Aivalis Winery
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Armakas of Aivalis Winery in the region of Peloponnesos is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Armakas of Aivalis Winery in the region of Peloponnesos often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Armakas
Pairings that work perfectly with Armakas
Original food and wine pairings with Armakas
The Armakas of Aivalis Winery matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of beef tagine with prunes and almonds, lamb mice confit and melting carrots or axoa from espelette ( 22nd meeting ).
Details and technical informations about Aivalis Winery's Armakas.
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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Armakas from Aivalis Winery are 2015, 2014
Informations about the Aivalis Winery
The Aivalis Winery is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 16 wines for sale in the of Nemea to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Nemea
The wine region of Nemea is located in the region of Argolida of Peloponnesos of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Aivalis Winery or the Domaine Papaioannou (Παπαϊωάννου) produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Nemea are Agiorgitiko, Moschofilero and Assyrtiko, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Nemea often reveals types of flavors of cherry, prune or cream and sometimes also flavors of oregano, almonds or mint.
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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