Agiorgitiko

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The term Agiorgitiko means "Saint George's grape". This could refer to Saint George's Day, a Greek celebration that occurs in November (around harvest time.) It may also refer to Saint George's Chapel in Nemea, Greece. Genetic tests have led scientists to believe that the grape is native to Greece. The wines made with Agiorgitiko in the Greek wine region of Nemea are nicknamed the "Blood of Hercules".

The wines created with the Agiorgitiko grape are known for their incrediby deep, plum-like purple color. This is true no matter where the grapes are grown. However, wines made with Agiorgitiko can taste very different depending on where the Agiorgitiko grapes are grown: when grapes are grown on hillside slopes, the wines tend to have high acidity and express sweet but strong spicy notes and red fruits. Grapes grown in warmer areas tend to be extremely jammy with big bright red and purple fruits on the palate. The large variations in Agiorgitiko grape quality from Read more »

You can find Agiorgitiko wines in a number of styles, from the light, fruity and soft Beaujolais-style produced through carbonic maceration, to highly tannic and age-worthy expressions of the grape. Ultimately, it is up to the winemaker. Note that wines made with this grape do not need to macerate for very long in order for the dark color and high tannin for which it is known to be manifested. Thick skins and small berries help make this possible. These conditions also allow for extremely long aging in oak barrels.

Agiorgitiko was the most widely planted red grape variety in Greece in 2012. There are many synonyms for Agiorgitiko, such as Aghiorghitico, Aigeorgitiko, Mavro (Black and Dark), Mavro Nemeas (in Nemea), Mavronemeas, Mavrostaphylo Mavraki, Mavroudi Nemeas, Nemeas Mavro, and Nemeas Mavroudi.

Agiorgitiko grapes are prone to viruses which can influence crop outcomes. This can influence ripeness, yields, quality, and of course price. Because it is often densely planted in poor vineyard soils, it is susceptible to potassium deficiency.

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May 2009

Skouras Red Blend St. George 2006

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Wine review by huyslogic
April 2009

Kouros Agiorgitiko 2003

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Wine review by smstacey
February 2009

Skouras Agiorgitiko Nemea Saint George 2005

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On of the most prominent greek varieties (commonly called Nemea) by a remarkable winery with great labels. Read More

Wine review by yorgos
February 2009

My wife and I are headed to the Greek Islands for two weeks in June. We're looking for a heads up of some good wines to try while we're there. Any suggestions? Read More

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September 2008

Skouras Agiorgitiko Nemea Saint George 2005

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I bought a 2001 bottle in Greece, and it is consistently the one I compare all bottles to. I LOVE it! Read More

Wine review by court10dull
July 2008

Haggipavlu Agiorgitiko Nemea 2009

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Smooth, mellow, medium-bodied red, something like a Rioja. Great with the Greek meats and cheeses we were eating. Read More

Wine review by icenined
June 2008

Gaia Estate Agiorgitiko Nemea 2006

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Smooth and very versatile wine! Read More

Wine review by jeanandy
June 2008

Gaia Estate Agiorgitiko Nemea 2001

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Wine review by flammifera
March 2008

Skouras Agiorgitiko Nemea Saint George 2005

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Nemea Aghiorghitiko 2005 Read More

Wine review by GuardianAngel
February 2008

Gaia Estate Agiorgitiko Nemea 2003

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I prefer 1998 and 1997. after 2000 the wood taste became to much. Read More

Wine review by panagos77