Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Nemea
100% Agiorgitiko
Fernented and macerated in stainless steel vats, aged in used French barriques for 12 months and a further 6 months in bottle. Blackberries, mulberries, raspberries, ripe strawberries, a touch of aniseed, cinnamon, fine tannins, round and velvety mouth.
Technical Presentation
Category: Dry red
Classification: Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Nemea
Grape Varieties: 100% Agiorgitiko
Vineyards: Nemea region at a 2,132 ft altitude
Main type of soil: Clay
Age of vines (average): 31 years
Yields: 54 hl/ha
Harvest dates: Middle of September
Vinification/Maturation: Alcoholic fermentation and extraction in stainless steel vats at 23˚C. Total extraction time 12 days. Full malolactic fermentation in barriques. Maturation in neutral French barriques for 12 months. The wine matured in bottle for a further 2 months in our cellar.
Alcohol by volume: 13.5%
Total acidity (tartaric acid): 5.16 g/l
pH: 3.59
Tasting notes: The color is bright, deep morello cherry-red. The nose reveals aromas of blackberries, raspberries and ripe strawberries with just a touch of tobacco and spices such as clove and cinnamon. It is a medium-bodied wine with elegant structure, balanced acidity and very ripe, elegant tannins. The finish is moderately-long, dominated by red fruits and followed by sweet vanilla and black pepper.
Awards
Awards: Vintage 2021
Wine Enthusiast 2024
89 points
Vintage 2020
James Suckling ratings 2022
92 points
Vintage 2018
50 Great Greek Wines
