Wine style
Wine style
Greek Peloponnese Red
Greek Peloponnese Red
Greek Peloponnese Red
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Greece
Imagine a plush armchair made of crushed cherries. Agiorgitiko dominates this region, delivering wines that balance muscular structure with incredible softness. It is the perfect middle ground between serious complexity and utter drinkability.
Imagine a plush armchair made of crushed cherries. Agiorgitiko dominates this region, delivering wines that balance muscular structure with incredible softness. It is the perfect middle ground between serious complexity and utter drinkability.
Imagine a plush armchair made of crushed cherries. Agiorgitiko dominates this region, delivering wines that balance muscular structure with incredible softness. It is the perfect middle ground between serious complexity and utter drinkability.
Body
Big & Bold
Tannins
No Resistance
Barely Felt
Pillowy Presence
Serious Grip
The Brick Wall
Acidity
Vibrant Balance
Sugar
Savagely Dry
LEADERS
The story
Lion blood
Monk savers
Ancient roots
Legends say this red juice is actually the blood of the Nemean lion slain by Hercules. While that is a bit dramatic, the history here runs deep. Nemea has been pumping out wine for thousands of years, long before fancy French regions existed. Monks in the Middle Ages kept the tradition alive, ensuring Agiorgitiko survived Ottoman rule to become the pride of modern Greek winemaking.
Legends say this red juice is actually the blood of the Nemean lion slain by Hercules. While that is a bit dramatic, the history here runs deep. Nemea has been pumping out wine for thousands of years, long before fancy French regions existed. Monks in the Middle Ages kept the tradition alive, ensuring Agiorgitiko survived Ottoman rule to become the pride of modern Greek winemaking.
Legends say this red juice is actually the blood of the Nemean lion slain by Hercules. While that is a bit dramatic, the history here runs deep. Nemea has been pumping out wine for thousands of years, long before fancy French regions existed. Monks in the Middle Ages kept the tradition alive, ensuring Agiorgitiko survived Ottoman rule to become the pride of modern Greek winemaking.
Why it's special
Velvet texture
Chameleon style
Soft tannins
Versatility is the name of the game here. You might find a fresh, stainless-steel fruit bomb or a serious, oak-aged beast that rivals Bordeaux. Agiorgitiko manages to be incredibly friendly regardless of the style. It lacks the harsh, aggressive tannins found in many other Mediterranean reds, offering a velvety texture that feels expensive even when you pick up a bottle for a bargain price.
Versatility is the name of the game here. You might find a fresh, stainless-steel fruit bomb or a serious, oak-aged beast that rivals Bordeaux. Agiorgitiko manages to be incredibly friendly regardless of the style. It lacks the harsh, aggressive tannins found in many other Mediterranean reds, offering a velvety texture that feels expensive even when you pick up a bottle for a bargain price.
Versatility is the name of the game here. You might find a fresh, stainless-steel fruit bomb or a serious, oak-aged beast that rivals Bordeaux. Agiorgitiko manages to be incredibly friendly regardless of the style. It lacks the harsh, aggressive tannins found in many other Mediterranean reds, offering a velvety texture that feels expensive even when you pick up a bottle for a bargain price.
Who's gonna like it
Merlot fans
Spice lovers
Easy drinkers
If you love Merlot for its softness but crave the spicy kick of a Syrah, pull up a chair. Drinkers who get headaches from massive, drying tannins will find relief here. This is for the person who wants a red wine that pairs with everything from a casual burger to a fancy lamb roast without overpowering the conversation. It is comfort in a glass.
If you love Merlot for its softness but crave the spicy kick of a Syrah, pull up a chair. Drinkers who get headaches from massive, drying tannins will find relief here. This is for the person who wants a red wine that pairs with everything from a casual burger to a fancy lamb roast without overpowering the conversation. It is comfort in a glass.
If you love Merlot for its softness but crave the spicy kick of a Syrah, pull up a chair. Drinkers who get headaches from massive, drying tannins will find relief here. This is for the person who wants a red wine that pairs with everything from a casual burger to a fancy lamb roast without overpowering the conversation. It is comfort in a glass.
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