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