Agiorgitiko (Greece)
Agiorgitiko is the most planted red wine grape in Greece.
Agiorgitiko (St George's Grape) is probably named after a chapel near Nemea.
The best Agiorgitiko wines are the full-bodied reds from Nemea.
Typical Flavors
 Raspberry |
 Blackberry |
 Black Cherry |
 Plum |
 Licorice |
 Herbs |
 Pepper |
 Spices |
Oak added Flavors
 Oak |
 Coffee |
 Leather |
 Chocolate |
Black Fruit flavors are typical for Agiorgitiko, with hints of Licorice, Herbs and Spices.
Profile
Agiorgitiko tends to be full Bodied with high Tannins and high Acidity:
| BODY | Full | ||
| TANNINS | High | ||
| FRUIT | Medium | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium | ||
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Food Pairing
 Salami |
 Ham |
 Rich Pizza |
 Hamburger |
 Lamb |
 Pork |
 Rabbit |
 Deer |
Agiorgitiko needs rich food to match the rich tannins.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Tomato Sauces. Rich Pizza.
Rich Meat. Barbecue. Hamburger.
Smoked Pork. Lamb Roast.
Lamb Stew. Rabbit Stew.
Chili con Carne. Roasted Mushrooms.
Greece Specialities:
Stifatho. (Veal Stew with Onions).
Baked vegetables.