Winery Papaioannou (Παπαϊωάννου)St. Elias Assyrtiko
White wine
This wine generally goes well with
The St. Elias Assyrtiko of the Winery Papaioannou (Παπαϊωάννου) is in the top 30 of wines of Nemea.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the St. Elias Assyrtiko of Winery Papaioannou (Παπαϊωάννου) in the region of Peloponnesos often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices.
Details and technical informations about Winery Papaioannou (Παπαϊωάννου)'s St. Elias Assyrtiko.
Discover the grape variety: Assyrtiko
This is a very old grape variety grown in Greece, particularly in the southern Cyclades Islands in the Aegean Sea, and more specifically in the Santorini archipelago. It is related to gaidouria and platani. In this country, it is quite often "associated" with other grape varieties such as aïdani, athiri, malagousia, ... . Assyrtiko can be found in Germany, Spain, Italy, Greece, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania, the United States, Mexico, South Africa, etc. Little known in France, it is nevertheless registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties, list A.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of St. Elias Assyrtiko from Winery Papaioannou (Παπαϊωάννου) are 2018, 2017, 2019, 2016 and 0.
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
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: Gout (wine of)
In red wine making, the wine comes directly from the vat after devatting (see press).
