Agiorgitiko

Agiorgitiko – fruit, elegance & Mediterranean diversity from the Peloponnese

Agiorgitiko (also known as “Blood of Nemea”) is probably the best-known red wine grape variety in Greece and comes from the Nemea region in the Peloponnese. The wine is famous for its soft fruit, mild tannins and versatile ageing methods. Stylistically, it ranges from fresh & fruity to strong & woody to rosé & sweet.

Aromas of ripe cherry, plum, raspberry, spices, violets, chocolate and sometimes Mediterranean herbs are typical of Agiorgitiko.

🔹 Young, fruity Agiorgitiko: Juicy, soft, cherry-accented, a pleasure when slightly chilled.
🔹 Agiorgitiko Reserve / Barrique: Strong, with vanilla, dark fruit and spice.
🔹 Agiorgitiko Rosé: Fresh, berry, summery.
🔹 Sweet Agiorgitiko (dessert wine): Concentrated, velvety, with dried fruit.

➡ Agiorgitiko is the perfect partner for Mediterranean cuisine, grilled dishes, spicy pasta dishes, lamb & oriental spices.

1️⃣ Young, fruity agiorgitiko

Taste: Juicy, soft, with cherry & raspberry.
Typical aromas: cherry, strawberry, violet, plum.

✅ Best food pairings:
✔ Mediterranean starters & mezze → Tzatziki, olives, grilled vegetables
✔ Pasta & pizza → Penne all’arrabbiata, Pizza Margherita
✔ Greek specialties → Souvlaki, Moussaka

➡ Recommended recipes:
– Souvlaki skewers
– Penne all’arrabbiata

2️⃣ Strong Agiorgitiko Reserve / Barrique

Taste: Full-bodied, structured, with spice and woody notes.
Typical aromas: plum, chocolate, vanilla, spices.

✅ Best food pairings:
✔ Grilled lamb & beef → Lamb chops, beef steak
✔ Braised dishes → Lamb stew, moussaka, souvlaki
✔ Strong cheeses → Hard cheese, pecorino, graviera

➡ Recommended recipes:
– Lamb chops with herbs
– Moussaka

3️⃣ Agiorgitiko Rosé

Taste: Fresh, berry, lively.
Typical aromas: strawberry, raspberry, citrus, rose petals.

✅ Best food pairings:
✔ Light summer cuisine → Greek salad, melon salad
✔ Fish & seafood → Calamari, prawns
✔ Antipasti & mezze → Taramasalata, feta, olives

➡ Recommended recipes:
– Greek farmer’s salad
– Grilled calamari

🔍 Agiorgitiko & food pairing at a glance

Agiorgitiko style	Best food pairings
Young, fruity agiorgitiko	Mezze, pasta, pizza, souvlaki
Agiorgitiko Reserve / Barrique	Lamb, beef, stews, strong cheeses
Agiorgitiko Rosé	Summer cuisine, fish, mezze, Greek starters

🥂 The ideal serving temperature for Agiorgitiko

Young Agiorgitiko: 14-16 °C
Reserve / Barrique: 16-18 °C
Rosé: 8-10 °C

🚀 Conclusion: Why agiorgitiko goes perfectly with Mediterranean and Greek cuisine

Agiorgitiko is the velvety red wine star of Greece: fruity & soft, strong & spicy or fresh & summery as a rosé – it accompanies grilled dishes, mezze and Mediterranean specialties in a delightful way! 🍷🇬🇷

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