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Agiorgitiko

One of Greece's most popular grapes, Agiorgitiko makes fragrant medium-full bodied red wines and also lighter rosés. Agiorgitiko means "St George's Grape", and is named for a chapel near Nemea. It is also one of Greece's oldest grape varieties, and has been historically associated Hercules, with Agiorgitiko wine often termed "Blood of Hercules".

General Characteristics

Colour: Red

Dryness: Dry

Tannin: Medium (+)

Body: Medium (+)

Acidity: Medium (+)

ABV: Medium: 11.5-13.5%

Flavours: Blackberry Bramble Black Cherry Black Plum Black Pepper White Pepper Baking Spice Cinnamon Nutmeg Cardamom Clove Ginger Bread Brioche Toast Chocolate Coffee Toffee Vanilla Cedar Oak Smoke Tobacco Cherry Cranberry Pomegranate Redcurrant Jam Raspberry Strawberry

Wines with this grape

Kyrenia, Antiphon 2022 £18.50 QTY(1)

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