Nemea takes beating
Nemea is the one region in Greece that together with Santorini achieved branding itself successfully. It is particularly noteworthy that Nemea also managed to become a synonym to the noble grape variety grown there, Agiorgitiko,…
Iconic Gaia
Gaia Wines is a remarkable wine estate. They have succeeded in becoming one of the true icons in not just one, but two of the finest wine regions in Greece: Nemea in the Peloponnese is…
Engaging the audience
I had the pleasure of attending a wine tasting event at the “Wine loved – Cultural Center for Flavour Information” in Athens yesterday evening. As I have reported earlier this year, Greeks have started embracing…
Nemea Coop, Nemea
All the wines are very elegant and feminin in style and offer superb value for money. 2008 Fetino red – VdP Peloponnese, 100% Agiorgitiko 14 Very bright and deep purple colour. The wine is Beaujolais…
Nemeion, Nemea
Both wines are produced biologically: 2005 Ktima Nemeion Reserve red – Nemea AOC, 100% Agiorgitiko 16 Medium deep red cherry colour. The wine was kept for 18 months in barrel and a further 18 months…
Papantonis, Nemea
2008 Metron Ariston white – VdP Peloponnese, 65% Roditis, 35 % Chardonnay 15 Medium deep silver colour. Quite an expressive nose of fresh summer fruits. Very good on palate, rich and buttery, lots of exotic…
Pirgakis, Nemea
2008 Spilia, white – 60% Chardonnay, 30 % Moschofilero, 10% Assyrtico 16 Very pale watery colour. Lots of fresh summer fruits on the nose. The palate is very fresh, with lots of fruit character. It…