Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Nemea
100% Agiorgitiko
Fermented and macerated in stainless steel vats. Full malolactic fermentation in oak and maturation in new French barriques for 12 months and in bottle for a further 6 months. Red fruits, blackberries, plums, spices, a metallic tone, vanilla, accented acidity, ripe tannins, plethoric mouth.
Technical Presentation |
Grande Cuvée Nemea / 2017 |
Category |
Dry red |
Classification |
Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Nemea |
Grape Varieties |
100% Agiorgitiko |
Vineyards |
Corinthia at a 3,412 ft (1,040 m) altitude |
Main type of soil |
Red clay, rich in minerals |
Age of vines (average) |
25 years |
Yields |
42,50 hl/ha |
Harvest dates |
Beginning of October |
Vinification/Maturation |
Alcoholic fermentation and extraction in stainless steel vats at 23˚C. Post-fermentation extraction at 20˚C. Total extraction time 14 days. Full malolactic fermentation in barriques. Maturation in new French barriques for 12 months, 4 of which in the presence of light lees. The wine matured in bottle for a further 6 months in our cellar. |
Alcohol by volume |
14% |
Total acidity (tartaric acid) |
6.89g/l |
pH |
3.34 |
Tasting notes |
The color is bright, clean, deep ruby color. On the nose it has depth, strength and density. The aromatic character is focused on red fruits – sour cherries, blueberries, red cherries – along with spice, aromatic herbs and a touch of minerality. On the palate it is medium to full bodied with interesting acidity and very high quality tannins, while aromas of red fruits, earth and metal together with tobacco and spices dominate. The aftertaste is long, complex with constant evolution. |
The Awards |
Wine and Spirits 2021
Vintage 2017, 90pJudges’ Selection Award
Country – Greece Red
Vintage 2013
Texsom International Wine Awards |
Grand Gold Medal
Vintage 2005
Thessaloniki International Wine Competition 2008 |
Gold Medal
Vintage 2016
The Drinks Business – The Global Masters Spring Tasting 2021
AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge 2020 |
Vintage 2015
AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge 2019 |
Vintage 2014
TEXSOM 2018 |
Vintage 2010
Thessaloniki International Wine Competition 2015 |
Vintage 2007
Berliner Wein Trophy 2011 |
Vintage 2006
Thessaloniki International Wine Competition 2009 |
Vintage 2003
Thessaloniki International Wine Competition 2005 |
Vintage 2005
Mundus Vini 2007 |
Silver Medal
Vintage 2017
AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge 2021 |
Vintage 2015
AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge 2019 |
Vintage 2014
AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge 2019 |
Vintage 2014
AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge 2018 |
Vintage 2014
Thessaloniki International Wine Competition 2019
Vintage 2013
Thessaloniki International Wine Competition 2018
Thessaloniki International Wine Competition 2018
Thessaloniki International Wine Competition 2017
AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge 2016 |
Vintage 2012
TEXSOM International Wine Awards 2016 |
Vintage 2011
Thessaloniki International Wine Competition 2016
AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge 2015 |
Vintage 2008
Balkans Int. Wine Competiotion 2013
AWC Vienna 2013 88,5
Balkans International Wine Competition 2012 |
Vintage 2007
Concour Int. du Vin Thessalonique 2013
AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge 2011
Mundus Vini 2011
Thessaloniki International Wine Competition 2009 |
Vintage 2006
Thessaloniki International Wine Competition 2008 |
Vintage 2004
Thessaloniki International Wine Competition 2007 |
Vintage 2004
Concours Mondial De Bruxelles 2007 |
Vintage 2005
Thessaloniki International Wine Competition 2007 |
Bronze Medal
Vintage 2016
Thessaloniki International Wine Competition 2021
Thessaloniki International Wine Competition 2020 |
Vintage 2016
DECANTER 2020 |
Vintage 2005
IWSC 2008 |
Three Stars
Vintage 2005
Prowein 2008 |
Two Stars
Vintage 2007
Prowein 2011 |
One Star
Vintage 2007
Prowein 2012 |
Vintage 2006
Prowein 2010 |
Robert Parker Rating
Vintage 2011
90 points |
Vintage 2003
91 points |
Vintage 2001
90 points |