Winery KotrotsosErasmios Agiorgitiko
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).
The Erasmios Agiorgitiko of the Winery Kotrotsos is in the top 50 of wines of Nemea.
Taste structure of the Erasmios Agiorgitiko from the Winery Kotrotsos
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Erasmios Agiorgitiko of Winery Kotrotsos 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 Erasmios Agiorgitiko of Winery Kotrotsos in the region of Peloponnesos often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Erasmios Agiorgitiko
Pairings that work perfectly with Erasmios Agiorgitiko
Original food and wine pairings with Erasmios Agiorgitiko
The Erasmios Agiorgitiko of Winery Kotrotsos matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of boeuf lôc lac (cambodia), grilled leg of lamb marinated in aromatic oil or veal tagine with carrots and dried apricots.
Details and technical informations about Winery Kotrotsos's Erasmios Agiorgitiko.
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 Erasmios Agiorgitiko from Winery Kotrotsos are 2016, 2012, 2009, 0 and 2014.
Informations about the Winery Kotrotsos
The Winery Kotrotsos is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 23 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.
The word of the wine: Draft liquor (champagne)
After blending, the wine is bottled with a liqueur de tirage (a mixture of sugar and wine) and a yeast (selected yeasts). The yeast attacks the sugar and creates carbon dioxide. The fermentation, which lasts about two months, is prolonged by an ageing period (15 months minimum in total). The bottle is capped (some rare vintages are capped with a staple and a cork).
