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Nemea (Greece)

Nemea is a Greek appellation that produces red wines from native Agiorgitiko grapes.

Nemea Flavors

Fruity red berries (Cherry, Raspberry, Pomegranate) Plum, and sometimes Blackcurrant are typical Nemea flavors.

Black Cherry
Cherry
Raspberry
Raspberry
Pomegranate
Pomegranate
Blackberry
Blackberry
Plum
Plum
Blackcurrant
Blackcurrant
Herbs
Herbs
Pepper
Pepper

Flavors from Maturation and Aging

Oak
Oak
Vanilla
Vanilla
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
Coffee
Coffee
Earth
Earth
Leather
Leather
Smoke
Smoke

Nemea Profile

Nemea wines are medium to full bodied with high Tannins and high Acidity:

SUGAR:Dry (3 g/l)
BODY:Medium - Full
TANNINS:Medium - High
FRUIT:Medium - High
ACIDITY:Medium - High
ALCOHOL:13-14% ABV
Temperature Serving Temerature:
17-18°C (63-64°F)

Nemea Food Pairing

Nemea needs rich food to match the tannins.

Salami
Salami
Ham
Ham
Rich Stew
Rich Stew
Chili
Chili
Pizza
Rich Pizza
Hamburger
Hamburger
Lamb
Lamb
Pork
Pork
Rabbit
Rabbit
Wild Boar
wild Boar
Deer
Deer
BBQ
BBQ

Excellent Pairings

Lamb dishes (especially grilled or roasted).
Barbecue and spiced meat skewers.
Tomato Sauces. Rich Pizza.
Rich Meat. Barbecue. Hamburger.
Smoked Pork. Lamb Roast.
Tomato-based stews.
Lamb Stew. Rabbit Stew.
Chili con Carne. Roasted Mushrooms.
Aged cheeses. Graviera. Gouda.

Greece Specialities

Stifatho. (Veal Stew with Onions).
Moussaka. Pastitsio.
Baked vegetables.


The Ideal Glass for Nemea

The Bordeaux Glass was designed for enjoying fuller-bodied, tannic red wines. They are taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl.

The tall size allows the bouquet of the wine to develop, smooth out rough edges, play down tannins, and allow the wine to achieve balance.

The slimmer bowl directs the wine to the back of your mouth for a maximum taste.

If You Like Nemea

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Petite Sirah (USA)
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Wine Region Peloponnese

peloponnese

Black Grapes

White Grapes

Cabernet Sauvignon

Agiorgitiko

Sauvignon

Moschofilero
Rhoditis

Soil

Climate

Soil

Fertile Sandy-Loam.
Clay and Lime.
Fertile Limestone.

Soil

Mediterranean
Long Authumns.
Mild Winters.
Hot and Dry Summers.
The Ocean preprevents temperature extremes.
Altitudes: 300-850 meters.

Peloponnese PDO Regions

Peloponnese (South Greece) has 3 PDO regions:

  • PDO Nemea (1971)
  • PDO Mantinia (1971)
  • PDO Patra (1972)

PDO Nemea (ΠΟΠ Νεμέα)

Nemea is producing some of Greece's finest red wines.

Often called the "Bordeaux of Greece", Nemea produces rich, fruit-forward reds from Agiorgitiko, one of Greece’s most popular grape varieties, known for its deep red color, robust tannins, and rich flavors of red fruits and spices.

PDO requirements:

Dry Reds from 100% Agiorgitiko.
Semi-Sweet Reds from 100% Agiorgitiko.
Fortified Reds from 100% Agiorgitiko.
Sweet Reds from 100% Agiorgitiko (sun dried).


PDO Mantinia (ΠΟΠ Μαντινεία)

Located in the cool, mountainous Peloponnese, Mantinia is known for Moschofilero, a pink-skinned grape producing aromatic, floral white wines. These wines are typically light, refreshing, and aromatic, with hints of rose petal and citrus, making them versatile with a variety of dishes.

PDO requirements:

Dry whites from min 85% Moschofilero + Asproudes.
Sparkling wines from min 85% Moschofilero + Asproudes.


PDO Patra (ΠΟΠ Πάτρα)

PDO requirements:

Dry Whites from 100% Roditis.
Medium-Dry Whites from 100% Roditis.
Medium-Sweet Whites from 100% Roditis.


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