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Grapes of the World: Agiorgitiko

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AGIORGITIKO (Ah-yohr-yee-tee-koh)          Greek name:

Character:

Agiorgitiko is considered one of the finest color Greek wine grape varieties. The berries are spherical and are small to medium size. The skin is dark blue color and the flesh soft, colorless and juicy. Used mainly for production of dry red wine OPAP and table, which has a deep ruby color and is characterized by soft tannins and open to aging.

Residence:

The best examples of Agiorgitiko come from the Peloponnesian region of Nemea located on the eastern coast of Greece.

Transformation:

Agiorgitiko is frequently produced by Carbonic Maceration, a method in which whole clusters of grapes are fermented under pressure to acheive maximum extraction from a lighter wine. It is often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon to make the popular table wine Katoi. Agiorgitiko is the 2nd most planted varietal in Greece.  Though lighter in style, when grown at high elevations it can produce serious reds of both quality and ageability, exhibiting aromas and flavors of red and black currants and exotic spices. Agiorgitiko also works well as a rose.


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