Skouras Saint George Agiorgitiko 2013
Agiorgitiko from Nemea, Greece
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You purchased this 4/12/24
Product Details
Varietal
Region
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Vintage
2013
Size
750ML
ABV
13.7%
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Winemaker Notes
The color is bright, deep morello cherry-red. The nose reveals aromas of blackberries, raspberries and ripe strawberries with just a touch of aniseed and spices such as clove and cinnamon. It is a medium-bodied wine with elegant structure, balanced acidity and very ripe, elegant tannins. The finish is moderately-long, dominated by red fruits and followed by sweet vanilla and black pepper.
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Wine Spectator
There's a rich, spicy allure to the flavors of red berry, Christmas pudding and red currant that glide across the palate in this red. The creamy finish is plush, filled with minerally accents. Drink now through 2019.
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Native the Peloponnese peninsula of Greece, Agioritiko is the star variety here and in fact, the only one permitted to carry the Nemea appellation. While it favors the hot Mediterranean climate of Greece, it performs best in Nemea’s high altitude mountain vineyards between 1,350 to 2,000 feet where fully ripe grapes can also achieve great acidity and structure. Somm Secret—As one of Greece's oldest varieties, wines made from Agioritiko were historically often associated with the half-god Heracules and referred to as the "Blood of Heracles.”
Home of Greece’s famous and praise-worthy red variety, Agiorgitiko, Nemea is part of the Peloponnese.
MSKRSK113_2013 Item# 159782