#Xinomavro

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🇬🇷 🍷 Enjoying this excellent 2018 Katogi Averoff Inima Xinomavro (91 pts, $28) from Greece tonight. Arrived in LCBO VINTAGES last weekend. Reminds me of Nebbiolo. Great buy! Full review: https://rebrand.ly/ujfra5w

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thirsty under $30

Usually I like to educate people about styles and grapes you can then go find on your own, since finding a specific bottle can be an issue depending on what your local wine store happens to have. But lately I had a bunch of good reds under $30, which can be hard to find. And in that spirit, I threw in some whites under $30 as well.  the reds Montecalvi Chianti Classico 2020 $29I feel like most…

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Tsikrikonis

Tsikrikonis Celini Kavala, Greece 2018 Xinomavro

The Tsikrikoni vineyard lies just 3 kilometers from the Aegean Sea under Mount Symbolos. The right humidity from the sea during the day and the mild winds of the mountain range during the night create the ideal climate for the vineyard.

Xinomavro ages very well and is the Greek equivalent of Nebbiolo. It has the same characteristics in that, despite having high levels of tannins, this is well balanced by its sharp acidity. The result is a very drinkable light red.

Great structure and acidity with juicy redcurrants and plums.

Tasting notes: redcurrants, plums, olive

Pairing: mature and hard cheeses, veal, beef

Similar to: Nebbiolo

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A Monte Dictis celebra a uva grega com descontos especiais

O primeiro dia do mês de novembro é marcado pelo final da colheita e início da elaboração de vinhos com a uva grega Xinomavro

O primeiro dia do mês de novembro é marcado pelo final da colheita e início da elaboração de vinhos com a uva grega Xinomavro A importadora, que é conhecida por ser especializada em vinhos e alimentos da Grécia, está oferecendo 20% de desconto em diversos rótulos produzidos com a variedade. Um dos destaques é o vinho vegano Alpha Estate Xinomavro SV Hedgehog Vineyard, que conta com passagem de…

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It's Xinomavro Day soon – Let's celebrate it together!

You can find out all in my latest blogpost about the history of International Xinomavro Day, which wine you should definitely try tomorrow and more! Are you celebrating this day?

Only one day left to celebrate this native Greek variety, Xinomavro on its International Day but not to worry, I am sure you can find a great example in your local wine shop. I would like to show you my choice for this day and tell you why you should have a sip of Xinomavro more often! History It has been a while indeed since my last glass of Greek wine, let alone a Xino but nevertheless it is…

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Regn och pollen eller akacior och palmträd. Vi landar i vad det var och vad det blev. Hur det blev är svårare att landa i när planet knappt lämnat startbanan. 5 AM Exodus, preview av vernissagen. Morgonstund i regnet, O hittade en mindre antagonistisk A som klättrar uppför Santa Maria del Fiore. Nils Kreugers hästar och Samlade verk, Xinomavro och en kelig katt. Friheten börjar ta sig friheter, fångenskapens väggar är en myt. Allt för att slippa vara fången och naiv, riv ditt slott, odla din trädgård och lev ett liv. 

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How to Get the Most Out of Your Wine Tours in Greece

Embarking on a wine tour in Greece is a journey through history, culture, and some of the world's finest vineyards. To ensure you make the most of this experience, we have compiled a complete guide covering everything from planning your trip to savoring the last sip of wine.

History of Greek Wine

Greece is one of the oldest wine-producing regions in the world, with a history that dates back over 6,500 years. The ancient Greeks were pioneers in viticulture, and their methods and traditions have influenced winemaking across the globe. Learning this rich history enhances your appreciation of the wines you will taste.

Key Wine Regions in Greece

Greece boasts several prominent wine regions, each with its unique characteristics:

Macedonia: Known for its Xinomavro wines, this region offers bold reds with high acidity and complex flavors.

Peloponnese: Famous for Agiorgitiko and Moschofilero varieties, the Peloponnese produces both robust reds and aromatic whites.

Crete: Home to ancient vineyards, Crete offers diverse wines, including Vilana and Kotsifali.

Santorini: Renowned for its Assyrtiko wines, Santorini's volcanic soil imparts a distinct minerality to its wines.

Planning Your Wine Tour in Greece

Best Time to Visit Greek Vineyards

The best time to visit Greek vineyards is during the harvest season, which typically runs from late August to October. This period lets you witness the grape harvest and participate in traditional winemaking activities.

Choosing the Right Wine Tours

When choosing a wine tour in Greece, consider the types of wines you prefer, the regions you want to explore, and the overall experience the tour offers. Epos Travel & Tours include guided visits to vineyards, wine tastings, and insights into the winemaking process. Check out their Greece Tour Packages to make your trip worth investing in.

Accommodations and Transportation

Staying in boutique hotels or vineyard guesthouses can enhance your wine tour experience. These accommodations often provide a more intimate connection with the local wine culture. Renting a car or hiring a driver is advisable for exploring multiple vineyards, as public transportation may not be convenient in rural areas. Epos Travel & Tours provides all transport facilities and accommodation. You can opt for their travel package services.

Experiencing Greek Wineries

What to Expect at a Greek Winery

Greek wineries vary from large commercial operations to small family-owned estates. You can expect to tour the vineyards, learn about grape cultivation, visit the wine cellars, and enjoy guided tastings. Many wineries also offer food pairings and cooking classes featuring local cuisine.

Wine Tasting Etiquette

When participating in wine tastings, it's essential to follow proper etiquette:

Pace Yourself: Take your time to savor each wine. Small sips allow you to appreciate the flavors and aromas fully.

Ask Questions: Winemakers and guides are usually passionate about their work and enjoy sharing their knowledge. Don't hesitate to ask about the wines, the winemaking process, or the vineyard's history.

Respect the Wine: Avoid wearing strong perfumes or colognes that can interfere with the wine's aroma. Also, be aware of your consumption to maintain a pleasant experience for yourself and others.

Exploring Greek Wine Varieties

Red Wines

Xinomavro: Often compared to Pinot Noir and Nebbiolo, Xinomavro is known for its high acidity, firm tannins, and complex flavor profile that includes notes of red fruit, olives, and spices.

Agiorgitiko: A versatile grape that produces wines ranging from light and fruity to rich and robust. It is often compared to Merlot for its soft tannins and lush fruit flavors.

Mandilaria: Found primarily in the Aegean Islands, Mandilaria produces deeply colored wines with solid tannins, dark berries, and herb flavors.

White Wines

Assyrtiko: Indigenous to Santorini, Assyrtiko is a highly regarded white grape known for its high acidity and minerality. It often exhibits flavors of citrus, green apple, and saline notes.

Moschofilero: Grown mainly in the Peloponnese, Moschofilero produces aromatic wines with floral and fruity notes reminiscent of Muscat or Gewürztraminer.

Roditis: This pink-skinned grape is used to make fresh, crisp white wines with citrus and floral aromas.

Cultural Insights and Activities

Participate in Traditional Harvest Festivals

Many Greek wine regions celebrate the grape harvest with festivals that include music, dancing, and communal grape stomping. Participating in these festivities provides a deeper connection to the local culture and traditions.

Pairing Greek Wines with Local Cuisine

Greek wines are best enjoyed with traditional Greek dishes. Pairing Assyrtiko with fresh seafood or Xinomavro with grilled meats enhances the dining experience. Many wineries offer food pairing suggestions and may even provide meals prepared with local ingredients.

Exploring Beyond the Vineyards

While wine is the focus of your tour, taking time to explore the surrounding areas can enrich your trip. Visit ancient ruins, hike through scenic landscapes, or relax on beautiful beaches. Greece's rich history and natural beauty provide countless opportunities for adventure.

Tips for a Memorable Wine Tour

Take Notes and Photos

Documenting your experiences helps you remember the wines you enjoyed and the stories behind them. Keep a wine journal, take photos of the labels, and jot down tasting notes to revisit later.

Purchase Wines to Bring Home

Buying wines directly from the wineries supports local producers and allows you to taste Greece long after your trip. Many wineries offer shipping services, so you can have your favorite bottles delivered to your home.

Stay Hydrated and Eat Well

Wine tasting can dehydrate, so drinking plenty of water and eating regularly is essential. Many wineries provide snacks or light meals during tastings, but carrying your snacks is also good.

FAQs

What is the best time of year to go on a wine tour in Greece?

The best time to go on a wine tour in Greece is during the harvest season, which runs from late August to October. This period allows visitors to witness grape harvesting and participate in traditional winemaking activities, enhancing the overall experience.

How should I dress for a wine tour in Greece?

Dress comfortably and wear layers to adapt to changing weather conditions. Comfortable shoes are a must for walking through vineyards and cellars. Avoid strong perfumes or colognes, which can interfere with the wine-tasting experience.

Are wine tours in Greece suitable for beginners?

Yes, wine tours in Greece suit beginners and experienced wine enthusiasts. Many wineries offer guided tours and tastings that cater to different levels of knowledge, providing insights into the winemaking process and the characteristics of various wines.

Can I bring children on a wine tour in Greece?

While wine tours are primarily geared towards adults, some wineries are family-friendly and offer activities for children. It's best to check with the winery to ensure they can accommodate children and provide a suitable experience for the whole family.

Following this guide will prepare you to get the most out of your wine tours in Greece. Enjoy the rich flavors, stunning landscapes, and warm hospitality of Greek wine country.

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Alice Gets in Dutch (Disney Cartoon; 1924)

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Asteroids (Video Game; 1979)

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Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders (WB Animated Film; 2016)

The Bridge of San Luis Rey, by Thornton Wilder (Novel; 1927)

Cane, by Jane Toomer (Novel; 1923)

Captains Courageous, by Rudyard Kipling (Novel; 1897)

Cold Spring Harbor, by Billy Joel (Album; 1971)

Computer Space (Video Game; 1971)

Cool Hand Luke (Film; 1967)

The Dain Curse, by Dashiell Hammett (Novel; 1928)

Death on the Nile, by Agatha Christie (Mystery Novel; 1937) [25]

Dickinson (TV Series; 2019)

Everyday People, by Sly and the Family Stone (Song; 1968)

Far From the Madding Crowd, by Thomas Hardy (Novel; 1874)

For All Mankind (TV Series; 2019)

Frank Duck Brings ‘Em Back Alive (Disney Cartoon; 1946)

Free Birds (Animated Films; 2013)

Galaxy Game (Video Game; 1971)

Green Tambourine, by The Lemon Pipers (Song; 1967)

Harvey, by Mary Chase (Play; 1944)

Interesting Times, by Terry Pratchet (Novel; 1994) [Discworld #17]

Jingo, by Terry Pratchet (Novel; 1997) [Discworld #21]

The Jungle Book, by Rudyard Kipling (Novel; 1894)

Lords and Ladies, by Terry Pratchet (Novel; 1991) [Discworld #14]

The Magic Mountain, by Thomas Mann (Novel; 1924)

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MTV Unplugged in New York, by Nirvana (Album; 1994)

Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye, by Steam (Song; 1969)

Night Watch, by Terry Pratchet (Novel; 2002) [Discworld #29]

Odetta Sings Ballads and Blues, by Odetta (Album; 1956)

Othello, by William Shakespeare (Play; 1604)

Pre-Hysterical Hare (WB LT Cartoon; 1958)

The Princess and the Goblin, by George MacDonald (Novel; 1872)

Propaganda, by Edward L. Bernays (Book; 1928)

The Property of a Lady, by Ian Fleming (James Bond Short Story; 1963)

The Red and the Black, by Stendahl (Novel; 1830)

Romeo + Juliet (Film; 1996)

The Secret Garden, by Frances Hodgson Burnett (Novel; 1910)

Smiley’s People, by John le Carré (Novel; 1980)

The Story of Menstruation (Disney Cartoon; 1946)

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The Super Snooper (WB LT Cartoon; 1962)

The Tempest, by William Shakespeare (Play; 1611)

Terminator: Dark Fate (Film; 2019)

The Theory of General Relativity, by Albert Einstein (Scientific Paper; 1915)

The Truth, by Terry Pratchet (Novel; 2000) [Discworld #25]

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[wine-picks]

🇬🇷 🍷 It's Saturday night and I'm enjoying lovely 2020 Kechris Xinomavro (91 pts, $30) from Greece tonight. This single vineyard Xinomavro arrived in LCBO VINTAGES two weeks ago. Full review: https://rebrand.ly/rvptruv

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Holidays 11.1

Holidays

Acromegaly Awareness Day

All Saints’ Day

Andhra Pradesh Day (India)

Anniversary of the Revolution (Algeria)

Autistics Speaking Day

Bra Day

Calan Gaeaf (Wales)

Chavang Kut (Mizo)

Cook For Your Pets Day

Cross Quarter Day

Day of the Dead, Day 2 (Mexico)

Day of the Innocents

DM Your Crush Day

Dog Day (Japan)

Extra Mile Day

Face Mask Day

Family Literacy Day

Genmaicha Day (Japan)

Give Up Your Shoulds Day

Go Cook for Your Pets Day

Graveyards Day

Greenwich Mean Time Day

Hamilton Jackson Day (US Virgin Islands)

Harvey Day

Haryana Day (India)

Health Day (Turkmenistan)

Hello Kitty Day

Hockey Mask Day

International Coaches Day

International Drug Users Day

International Goaltender Day

National Jealousy Day (Finland)

International Kidpreneur Day

International Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome Awareness Day

International Pet Groomer Appreciation Day

International Scented Candle Day

International Self Portrait Day

National Sports Fan Day

International Timeshare Appreciation Day

International Unicorn Day

International Xinomavro Day

Invention of Sex Day

Janet Jackson Day

Karnataka Day (India)

Kerala Foundation Day

Kut (Manipur, India)

Liberty Day (Virgin Islands)

Maastricht Treaty Day

NaNoWriMo begins [until Nov. 30]

National Author's Day

National Awakening Day (Bulgaria)

National Biologic Coordinators Day

National Brush Day

National Brush Your Teeth Day

National Chesterfield Sofa Day

National Doubletalk Day

National Family Literacy Day

National Go Cook For Your Pets Day

National Jayden Day

National Learning Disability Nurses Day (UK)

National Long Snapper Appreciation Day

National Mia Day

National Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation Day

National Policing Police Day

National Radiator Day (UK)

National Revival Leaders’ Day (Bulgaria)

No Driving with Cell Phones Day

Plate Tectonics Day

Pooka Day

Prime Meridian Day

Pudcherry Liberation Day (India)

Red Flag Day

Remembrance Day (Slovenia)

Revival Leaders’ Day (Bulgaria)

Evolution Day (Algeria)

Salsify Day (French Republic)

Self-Defense Forces Commemoration Day (Japan)

Soul-Caking Day

T1D Day

Traffic Director’s Day

White Rabbit Day

World Ballet Day (Australia, UK)

World Compassionate Communities Day

World Day of Ecology & Ecologists

World Halal Day

World Kobane Day

World Vegetation Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Cake Appreciation Day

French Fried Clams Day

National Calzone Day

National Cinnamon Day

National Deep Fried Clams Day [also 7.1]

National Pâté Day

National Sushi Day

National Vinegar Day

Pomona’s Day (Apple Festival) [also 8.13]

World Vegan Day

Xinomavro Day (Greek Wine)

1st Wednesday in November

Eat Smart Day [1st Wednesday]

International Stress Awareness Day [1st Wednesday]

Men’s World Day [1st Wednesday]

National Eating Healthy Day [1st Wednesday]

National Holiday Calendar Day [1st Wednesday]

National Stress Awareness Day (UK) [1st Wednesday]

Take Our Kids to Work Day (Canada) [1st Wednesday]

Wobbly Wednesday [1st Wednesday]

Independence Days

Antigua & Barbuda (from UK, 1981)

Northern Australia (Declared; 2009) [unrecognized]

United Federation of Thag (Declared; 2011) [unrecognized]

Feast Days

All Saints’ Day

Apaturia (Ancient Greece)

Austromoine (Christian; Saint)

Beltane (1st full day; Southern Hemisphere)

Benignus of Dijon (Christian; Saint)

Bozo Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Caesarius of Africa (Christian; Saint)

Condercet (Positivist; Saint)

Day of the Dead (Mexico)

Festival of All-Saints (Christian)

Festival of Saturnia (Ancient Rome)

Gnome Awareness Day (Pastafarian)

Harold, King of Denmark (Christian; Saint)

Kalends of November (Ancient Rome)

Marcellus, Bishop of Paris (Christian; Saint)

Mary (Christian; Martyr)

Mustache Appreciation Day (Pastafarian)

Paul-Émile Borduas (Artology)

Pietro Da Cortona (Artology)

Pomonia (Ancient Rome)

Rite of Hela (Pagan)

Samhain (also celebrated as ... 

Allantide (Cornwall, UK)

All Hallow’s Day

La Samhna (Pagan Ireland)

Old Celtic New Year

Samhain (Celtic, Pagan) [7 of 8 Festivals of the Natural Year]

Samhain (1st full day; Northern Hemisphere)

Santa Muerte (Folk Catholicism, Mexico and Southwestern United States)

Scoop Doozer (Muppetism)

William Merritt Chase (Artology)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Binary Day [111] (7 of 9)

Lucky Day (Philippines) [60 of 71]

Tomobiki (友引 Japan) [Good luck all day, except at noon.]

Premieres

About Time (Film; 2013)

Alice Gets in Dutch (Disney Cartoon; 1924)

The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents, by Terry Pratchet (Novel; 2001) [Discworld #28]

And the Hippos Were Boiled in Their Tanks, by William S. Burroughs & Jack Kerouac (Novel; 2008; Written in 1945)

Asteroids (Video Game; 1979)

Bartleby, the Scrivener, by Herman Melville (Short Story; 1853)

Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders (WB Animated Film; 2016)

The Bridge of San Luis Rey, by Thornton Wilder (Novel; 1927)

Cane, by Jane Toomer (Novel; 1923)

Captains Courageous, by Rudyard Kipling (Novel; 1897)

Cold Spring Harbor, by Billy Joel (Album; 1971)

Computer Space (Video Game; 1971)

Cool Hand Luke (Film; 1967)

The Dain Curse, by Dashiell Hammett (Novel; 1928)

Death on the Nile, by Agatha Christie (Mystery Novel; 1937) [25]

Dickinson (TV Series; 2019)

Everyday People, by Sly and the Family Stone (Song; 1968)

Far From the Madding Crowd, by Thomas Hardy (Novel; 1874)

For All Mankind (TV Series; 2019)

Frank Duck Brings ‘Em Back Alive (Disney Cartoon; 1946)

Free Birds (Animated Films; 2013)

Galaxy Game (Video Game; 1971)

Green Tambourine, by The Lemon Pipers (Song; 1967)

Harvey, by Mary Chase (Play; 1944)

Interesting Times, by Terry Pratchet (Novel; 1994) [Discworld #17]

Jingo, by Terry Pratchet (Novel; 1997) [Discworld #21]

The Jungle Book, by Rudyard Kipling (Novel; 1894)

Lords and Ladies, by Terry Pratchet (Novel; 1991) [Discworld #14]

The Magic Mountain, by Thomas Mann (Novel; 1924)

Maskerade, by Terry Pratchet (Novel; 1995) [Discworld #18]

Merry Christmas, by Mariah Carey (Xmas Album; 1994)

The Midnight Folk, by John Masefield (Novel; 1927)

Monk’s Music, by Thelonious Monk (Album; 1957)

Mr. Mouse Takes a Trip (Disney Cartoon; 1940)

MTV Unplugged in New York, by Nirvana (Album; 1994)

Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye, by Steam (Song; 1969)

Night Watch, by Terry Pratchet (Novel; 2002) [Discworld #29]

Odetta Sings Ballads and Blues, by Odetta (Album; 1956)

Othello, by William Shakespeare (Play; 1604)

Pre-Hysterical Hare (WB LT Cartoon; 1958)

The Princess and the Goblin, by George MacDonald (Novel; 1872)

Propaganda, by Edward L. Bernays (Book; 1928)

The Property of a Lady, by Ian Fleming (James Bond Short Story; 1963)

The Red and the Black, by Stendahl (Novel; 1830)

Romeo + Juliet (Film; 1996)

The Secret Garden, by Frances Hodgson Burnett (Novel; 1910)

Smiley’s People, by John le Carré (Novel; 1980)

The Story of Menstruation (Disney Cartoon; 1946)

The Story of Sigurd the Volsung and the Fall of the Niblungs, by William Morris (Poem; 1876)

The Super Snooper (WB LT Cartoon; 1962)

The Tempest, by William Shakespeare (Play; 1611)

Terminator: Dark Fate (Film; 2019)

The Theory of General Relativity, by Albert Einstein (Scientific Paper; 1915)

The Truth, by Terry Pratchet (Novel; 2000) [Discworld #25]

Watership Down, by Richard Adams (Novel; 1972)

The Whizzard of Ow (WB Cartoon; 2003)

Witches Abroad, by Terry Pratchet (Novel; 1991) [Discworld #12]

Women in Love, by D.H. Lawrence (Novel; 1920)

Wonderwall Music, by George Harrison (Album; 1968)

Today’s Name Days

Allerheiligen, Arthur, Otmar, Rupert (Austria)

Benigno, Cezarij, Dobroslav, Harald, Svetislav, Sveto (Croatia)

Felix (Czech Republic)

Tiia, Tiiu (Estonia)

Lyly, Pyry (Finland)

Toussaint (France)

Allerheiligen, Harald (Germany)

Anargyros, Argyris, Damianos, Kosmas (Greece)

Marianna (Hungary)

Egidio (Italy)

lvita, Askolds, Ikars, Krivs (Latvia)

Andrius, Milvydė, Žygaudas (Lithuania)

Veslemøy, Vetle (Norway)

Andrzej, Konradyn, Konradyna, Seweryn, Warcisław, Wiktoryna (Poland)

Cosma, Damian (Romania)

Denisa (Slovakia)

Allhelgonadagen (Sweden)

Kuzma, Leonard (Ukraine)

Amabel, Hall, Halsted, Mabel, Sterling, Sumner, Zion (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 305 of 2024; 60 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 3 of week 44 of 2023

Celtic Tree Calendar: Ngetal (Reed) [Day 2 of 28]

Chinese: Month 9 (Ten-Xu), Day 18 (Gui-Hai)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 17 Heshvan 5784

Islamic: 17 Rabi II 1445

J Cal: 5 Mir; Fiveday [5 of 30]

Julian: 19 October 2023

Moon: 82%: Waxing Gibbous

Positivist: 25 Descartes (11th Month) [Condercet]

Runic Half Month: Hagal (Hailstone) [Day 6 of 15]

Season: Autumn (Day 39 of 89)

Zodiac: Scorpio (Day 9 of 29)

Calendar Changes

November (Gregorian Calendar) [Month 11 of 12]

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Wine Shoe

Domaine Papagiannakos Savatiano Old Vines PGI Markopoulo

Alexakis Winery Assyrtiko PGI Crete

Kir-Yianni 'Cuvee Villages' Xinomavro

Makarounas Aerides

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Agiorgitiko

Agiorgitiko

Il vitigno Agiorgitiko è una varietà di uva a bacca nera coltivata principalmente in Grecia, nella regione del Peloponneso. È una delle varietà più importanti della regione e viene utilizzata per produrre vini rossi di alta qualità.

L’Agiorgitiko è un vitigno che presenta un ciclo vegetativo lungo e una maturazione tardiva. Le sue uve sono di medie dimensioni, con buccia spessa e ricca di antociani. Questo vitigno è noto per la sua elevata capacità di produrre vini dal colore intenso e dai profumi complessi.

Il vino prodotto con l’Agiorgitiko può essere vinificato in diverse versioni, dal rosato al rosso, passando per i vini da invecchiamento. In genere, i vini prodotti con l’Agiorgitiko sono caratterizzati da un gusto morbido e fruttato, con note di frutti rossi e spezie dolci.

L’Agiorgitiko è coltivato principalmente nelle zone di Nemea e Mantinia, nel Peloponneso. In queste zone, l’Agiorgitiko viene spesso vinificato insieme ad altre varietà autoctone greche, come la Mavrodaphne, la Xinomavro e la Limnio, per creare vini ancora più complessi e interessanti.

Il vitigno autoctono greco Agiorgitiko è il più diffuso nel paese, con una superficie coltivata di 3.200 ettari distribuiti tra l’Attica e il Peloponneso. La varietà viene coltivata soprattutto nella zona di Nemea, dove è l’unica varietà ammessa nella locale OPAP, ma anche in misura minore in Macedonia e in Epiro. Il nome Agiorgitiko significa “uva di San Giorgio” e il vino che ne deriva è anche noto come “Sangue di Ercole” a causa di una leggenda secondo cui l’eroe l’avrebbe bevuto prima di uccidere il leone di Nemea.

L’Agiorgitiko è un vitigno molto versatile, vinificato in una vasta gamma di tipologie, dai vini rosati luminosi a vini rossi morbidi e fruttati, fino a vini prodotti mediante macerazione carbonica simili al francese Beaujolais nouveau. I vini dell’Agiorgitiko si caratterizzano per la bassa acidità e l’elevato tenore di alcol e di composti fenolici, per cui è necessario un tempo di macerazione breve per estrarre il colore dell’uva.

I migliori esempi di Agiorgitiko hanno bassa acidità, un colore rubino profondo, aromi di frutta rossa e una nota speziata dolce e provengono dalla zona collinare intorno a Nemea da vigneti posti ad altitudini elevate, fino ai 900 metri. Al contrario, i vini da uve raccolte nei caldi fondovalle tendono ad essere troppo “marmellatosi”. L’Agiorgitiko richiede terreni asciutti posti in zone ventilate ed è sensibile alle malattie, alle muffe ed ai funghi, oltre ad essere sensibile alla possibile carenza di potassio dei terreni più poveri. L’acino dell’Agiorgitiko ha una buccia spessa e i suoi grappoli sono mediamente compatti. La maturazione dell’uva è tardiva e viene solitamente vendemmiata dopo la metà di settembre.

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Agiorgitiko

Agiorgitiko

Il vitigno Agiorgitiko è una varietà di uva a bacca nera coltivata principalmente in Grecia, nella regione del Peloponneso. È una delle varietà più importanti della regione e viene utilizzata per produrre vini rossi di alta qualità.

L’Agiorgitiko è un vitigno che presenta un ciclo vegetativo lungo e una maturazione tardiva. Le sue uve sono di medie dimensioni, con buccia spessa e ricca di antociani. Questo vitigno è noto per la sua elevata capacità di produrre vini dal colore intenso e dai profumi complessi.

Il vino prodotto con l’Agiorgitiko può essere vinificato in diverse versioni, dal rosato al rosso, passando per i vini da invecchiamento. In genere, i vini prodotti con l’Agiorgitiko sono caratterizzati da un gusto morbido e fruttato, con note di frutti rossi e spezie dolci.

L’Agiorgitiko è coltivato principalmente nelle zone di Nemea e Mantinia, nel Peloponneso. In queste zone, l’Agiorgitiko viene spesso vinificato insieme ad altre varietà autoctone greche, come la Mavrodaphne, la Xinomavro e la Limnio, per creare vini ancora più complessi e interessanti.

Il vitigno autoctono greco Agiorgitiko è il più diffuso nel paese, con una superficie coltivata di 3.200 ettari distribuiti tra l’Attica e il Peloponneso. La varietà viene coltivata soprattutto nella zona di Nemea, dove è l’unica varietà ammessa nella locale OPAP, ma anche in misura minore in Macedonia e in Epiro. Il nome Agiorgitiko significa “uva di San Giorgio” e il vino che ne deriva è anche noto come “Sangue di Ercole” a causa di una leggenda secondo cui l’eroe l’avrebbe bevuto prima di uccidere il leone di Nemea.

L’Agiorgitiko è un vitigno molto versatile, vinificato in una vasta gamma di tipologie, dai vini rosati luminosi a vini rossi morbidi e fruttati, fino a vini prodotti mediante macerazione carbonica simili al francese Beaujolais nouveau. I vini dell’Agiorgitiko si caratterizzano per la bassa acidità e l’elevato tenore di alcol e di composti fenolici, per cui è necessario un tempo di macerazione breve per estrarre il colore dell’uva.

I migliori esempi di Agiorgitiko hanno bassa acidità, un colore rubino profondo, aromi di frutta rossa e una nota speziata dolce e provengono dalla zona collinare intorno a Nemea da vigneti posti ad altitudini elevate, fino ai 900 metri. Al contrario, i vini da uve raccolte nei caldi fondovalle tendono ad essere troppo “marmellatosi”. L’Agiorgitiko richiede terreni asciutti posti in zone ventilate ed è sensibile alle malattie, alle muffe ed ai funghi, oltre ad essere sensibile alla possibile carenza di potassio dei terreni più poveri. L’acino dell’Agiorgitiko ha una buccia spessa e i suoi grappoli sono mediamente compatti. La maturazione dell’uva è tardiva e viene solitamente vendemmiata dopo la metà di settembre.

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