
Agiorgitiko Grande Cuvee Nemea
- Red
- Agiorghitiko (100%)
Vinification & Aging
Fermentation and extraction in stainless steel vats at 23˚C. Post-fermentation extraction at 20˚C. Total extraction time 14 days. Full malolactic fermentation in barriques.
Maturation in new French barriques for 12 months, 4 months of which in the presence of light lees. The wine is matured in bottle for another 6 months in our cellar.
Ecosystems
Single vineyard Agiorghitiko, planted on iron rich soil at high altitude of 3,412 ft above sea level. This is the highest planted vineyard for this variety and one of the highest red wine vineyards in all of Europe.
Tasting Notes
The color is bright, clean, deep ruby color. On the nose it has depth, strength, and density. The aromatic character is focused on red fruits – sour cherries, blueberries, red cherries – along with spice, aromatic herbs, and a touch of minerality. On the palate it is medium to full bodied with interesting acidity and very high-quality tannins, while aromas of red fruits, earth, and metal together with tobacco and spices dominate. The aftertaste is long, complex with constant evolution.