🍇 Agiorgitiko

Agiorgitiko is a red grape from Nemea in Greece. The name means "St George". It is one of the country's main red grapes and the most widely planted in the Peloponnese region.

Agiorgitiko wines are usually soft and fruity, with notes of cherry, plum and spice. The tannins are soft and acidity moderate, so the wine is pleasant young. The grape makes denser, aged wines and lighter ones, and also rosé. The main area is Nemea, whose vineyards lie on high slopes. The grape likes warmth, but in the hills the berries ripen slowly and keep freshness.

Agiorgitiko belongs to Greek wine and to grape varieties. It has become a symbol of Greek red wine. It is served with meat, especially lamb and grilled dishes, and the rosé with salads and seafood. It is a good way to meet modern Greek winemaking.