Winery CalligaAgiorgitiko (Αγιωργίτικο)
Red wine
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 Agiorgitiko (Αγιωργίτικο) from the Winery Calliga
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Agiorgitiko (Αγιωργίτικο) of Winery Calliga 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 Agiorgitiko (Αγιωργίτικο) of Winery Calliga in the region of Peloponnesos often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Agiorgitiko (Αγιωργίτικο)
Pairings that work perfectly with Agiorgitiko (Αγιωργίτικο)
Original food and wine pairings with Agiorgitiko (Αγιωργίτικο)
The Agiorgitiko (Αγιωργίτικο) of Winery Calliga matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of shepherd's pie (quebec!), lamb with masalé sauce and rice or simple veal sauté.
Details and technical informations about Winery Calliga's Agiorgitiko (Αγιωργίτικο).
Discover the grape 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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Agiorgitiko (Αγιωργίτικο) from Winery Calliga are 2015, 2016, 2009, 0 and 2012.
Informations about the Winery Calliga
The Winery Calliga is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 20 wines for sale in the of Nemea to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Nemea
Flagship Peloponnese appellation (north-east) and Greece's largest red PDO: exclusive signature Agiorgitiko in red (Saint George grape) — deep ruby with concentrated signature aromas of cherry, raspberry, pomegranate, plum and a cassis touch, spicy profile, moderate acidity and generous fruit. Versatile style — light, easy reds to drink young, complex age-worthy reds, sometimes sweet. PDO Nemea, varied altitude, signature diurnal swings, late-ripening grape.
The wine region of Peloponnesos
Southern Greece, the country's 2nd region by volume, high-altitude vineyards (200-900 m). Signature Agiorgitiko at Nemea ("Hercules' Blood"): deep ruby reds with signature notes of black cherry, plum, blackberry, sweet spices and a balsamic touch, supple tannins and a velvety palate — fleshy and accessible. At Mantinia (600 m), pink-skinned Moschofilero gives aromatic whites (rose, citrus, white flowers). Sweet fortified Mavrodaphne, fresh Roditis.
The word of the wine: Maderised
Term used to designate oxidized wines in reference to Madeira wines.
