Agiorgitiko Rosé (Greece)
A Rosé made from a short contact with the skins of crushed red Agiorgitiko grapes.
The most famous wines are from the Nemea in Peloponnese.
Typical Flavors
 Strawberry |
 Raspberry |
 Peach |
 Melon |
Agiorgitiko Rosé is a medium dry and fruity. A great summer wine!
Agiorgitiko Rosé Profile
Agiorgitiko Rosé is fresh and fruity. A great summer wine!
| SUGAR: | Off-Dry | ||
| BODY: | Light | ||
| FRUIT: | Medium - High | ||
| ACIDITY: | Medium - High | ||
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Food Pairing
 Grilled Vegetables |
 Antipasti |
 Charcuterie |
 Pizza |
 Seafood |
 Fish |
 Pasta |
 Spicy |
 Tex-Mex |
 Spicy Hamburger |
 Chicken |
 Pork |
Agiorgitiko Rosé has a well-balanced acidity, making it very versatile for food pairing.
It loves Tapas, Grilled Vegetables, Charcuterie, Seafood, BBQ and all types of Spicy Food.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairings
Olive Oil. Salads. Salad Nicoise.Anchovy. Garlic. Safran. Herbs.
Grilled and Steamed Veggies.
Aperitif. Appetizer. Finger Food.
Tapenade. Bruschetta.
Lobster. Tuna. Smoked Salmon.
Raw Fish. Gravlax. Sushi. Sashimi.
Pizza. Pasta. Risotto. Cous Cous.
Cold Cuts. Charcuterie. Sausages. Lamb.
Grilled Fish. Seafood. Paella.
Fish Soup. Fishcakes. Crab Cakes.
Tacos. Fajitas. Wrap. Quiche.
BBQ. Grilled Pork. Chicken. Hamburger.
Best Match Cuisine:
Mediterranean.
Spicy Asian. Thai.
Mexican. Tex Mex.
Moroccan. Indian Curry.
Cheeses
Goat. Sheep. Fresh. Camembert. Brie.
Wine Region Peloponnese
Black Grapes |
White Grapes |
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Soil |
Climate |
Fertile Sandy-Loam. |
Mediterranean |
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% dried Agiorgitiko grapes).
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.