Underdog Grape · Greece

Agiorgitiko

Pronounced ah-yor-YEE-tee-ko

If Xinomavro is Greece's Barolo, Agiorgitiko is its velvet glove — soft, plush, and impossible not to like. Meet the grape they once called the Blood of Hercules.

Tasting profile
Full tasting notes live in the deep dive.
The catch
It rarely bites; it flatters. If you want a red with grip and argument, this is the wrong Greek grape, and Xinomavro is two clicks away.
Where to buy
For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Nemea, Greece

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Agiorgitiko: common questions

How do you pronounce Agiorgitiko?
Agiorgitiko is pronounced ah-yor-YEE-tee-ko.
Where does Agiorgitiko come from?
Agiorgitiko grows in Nemea, Greece.
What is the catch with Agiorgitiko?
It rarely bites; it flatters. If you want a red with grip and argument, this is the wrong Greek grape, and Xinomavro is two clicks away.
Read the deep diveAgiorgitiko: Greece's Velvety Red from Nemea

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