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Velvet, sun, and myth — in every sip.

AgiorgitikoAgiorgitiko, the noble red of Nemea, is one of Greece’s most historic and beloved indigenous grape varieties.

Known as the “Blood of Hercules,” it has deep roots in mythology, tradition, and the sun-drenched slopes of the Peloponnese.

This versatile red can express itself in many ways — from fruity, youthful wines to structured, oak-aged bottlings with depth and elegance.

In its finest forms, it offers silky tannins, layers of red berries, spice, and a touch of Mediterranean earthiness.

🍷In The Glass

  • Dry red, from light to full-bodied styles
  • Aromas of cherry, raspberry, cinnamon, rose petals
  • Aging potential: medium to high (especially barrel-aged versions)
  • Pairings: lamb, grilled meats, mushroom risotto, aged cheese, tomato-based dishes

🍇Origin & Terroir

  • Native to: Nemea, Peloponnese
  • Also grown in: Attica, Central Greece
  • Signature style: velvety texture, ripe red fruit, spice

💡Did you know?

  • Agiorgitiko is considered Greece’s most versatile red variety
  • Its name comes from “St. George” — linked to the town of Nemea
  • In Greek mythology, Hercules drank wine from Nemea after slaying the Nemean lion

Achilleas says:
“Agiorgitiko carries warmth and memory — it speaks in soft shadows and ripe fruit.”

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📚 Wine Word Origins

🌿 Symposion → From ‘σύν’ (together) + ‘πίνειν’ (to drink)
Not just a drinking party, but a ritualized gathering — the birthplace of philosophical dialogue over shared cups.

🍷 Krater → From the Greek ‘κρατήρ’
A large vessel used to mix wine with water during symposia — the heart of ancient wine culture.

🏺 Oinos → From Mycenaean Linear B
The ancient word for wine.

🍾 Retsina → From ‘ῥητίνη’ (retini)
Named after the pine resin once used to seal amphorae and later became part of the flavor — an ancient tradition still alive today.

🍇 Ampelos → From ‘ἄμπελος’
The Greek word for vine — source of the term ampelography, the study of grape varieties.

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📖 “Did You Know?” Greek Wine Facts

Vidiano is Crete’s rising white star — once nearly extinct, now hailed as Greece’s next great white grape.

In Greek, “moscho” means fragrant, and it lives up to Moschofilero's name.

Agiorgitiko is known as the “Blood of Hercules” in myth.

Xinomavro is often called the “Barolo of Greece” — bold, complex, and built to age.

Savvatiano is Greece’s most planted grape — and it thrives in the heat where other grapes fade.

Malagousia was nearly lost — until a winemaker’s instinct brought this aromatic gem back to life.

Assyrtiko is one of the few white grapes that can age gracefully for decades.

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