Winery Papaioannou (Παπαϊωάννου)Old Vines Nemea
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 Old Vines Nemea of the Winery Papaioannou (Παπαϊωάννου) is in the top 50 of wines of Greece and in the top 5 of wines of Nemea.
Taste structure of the Old Vines Nemea from the Winery Papaioannou (Παπαϊωάννου)
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Old Vines Nemea of Winery Papaioannou (Παπαϊωάννου) 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 Old Vines Nemea of Winery Papaioannou (Παπαϊωάννου) in the region of Peloponnesos often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Old Vines Nemea
Pairings that work perfectly with Old Vines Nemea
Original food and wine pairings with Old Vines Nemea
The Old Vines Nemea of Winery Papaioannou (Παπαϊωάννου) matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of harira de mamie (moroccan soup), lamb tagine with preserved lemons and onion compote with... or delicious veal stew.
Details and technical informations about Winery Papaioannou (Παπαϊωάννου)'s Old Vines Nemea.
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 Old Vines Nemea from Winery Papaioannou (Παπαϊωάννου) are 2015, 2014, 2013, 2016 and 2010.
Informations about the Winery Papaioannou (Παπαϊωάννου)
The Winery Papaioannou (Παπαϊωάννου) is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 26 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: Véraison
A phase in the vegetative cycle of the vine that takes place in summer, usually in August, when the grapes change colour from green to red (for reds) or yellow (for whites). This stage heralds the beginning of ripening.
