This would be the first Greek wine I've tried, having never been to Greece nor properly introduced to its wine in the U.S. I'm not sure what I expected, since I think of things like Grappa, lamb and ancient ruins instead of finely crafted wines. Then again, Greece and wine go way back. Way, way back.
Nemea is the region, and the wine is 100% Agiorgitiko - a grape that is indigenous to the Greek islands and one of their top producing wines.
This wine is solid brick in color, and smells of dry earth, plum and minerals. The medium-to-full body is fresh and lively, with a quick burst of bright acidity on the palate that mellows into plum, cherries and wet stone. This is a fun, easy-drinking wine that retails for around $13.
ευθυμίες! (cheers)
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