Winemaker Notes
The color is bright, deep and clear ruby-red. On the nose it is dense with strength and power. Aromas are focused on the red fruit such as morello, blackberries and red cherry coupled with dried herbs, spicy aromas and a mineral touch. On the mouth it has medium-plus body with an intriguing acidity and very qualitative tannins. Flavors of red fruits, earth and minerals along with tobacco and spices are apparent. The aftertaste is long and complicated with constant evaluation.
Professional Ratings
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2013 Grande Cuvée is all Agiorgitiko, aged for 15 months in French oak (half used, half new). It comes in at 13.5% alcohol. As is typical of this bottling at a young age, this is all about acidity now, very little of the grape's flavor or sex appeal showing through. (It is a dramatically different style than some others in the region.) It is otherwise gorgeous, showing classic mid-palate finesse, a seductively silky texture, good aromatics and some early hints of character. The tannins are moderate, but its tart edge is a little prominent. It otherwise seems to be on the delicate side, but that is deceptive. I've learned the hard way that these improve notably with cellaring—and they need some time. This is a bit hard to fully evaluate just now, but it looks like one of the best offerings in this brand. I wouldn't touch it for at least three more years, while five might be better for it to approach peak. Let's be a bit conservative just now, but I'd bet this has a pretty good chance of improving notably in the cellar. It may yet be entitled to an uptick.
Beyond the usual suspects, there are hundreds of red grape varieties grown throughout the world. Some are indigenous specialties capable of producing excellent single varietal wines, while others are better suited for use as blending grapes. Each has its own distinct viticultural characteristics, as well as aroma and flavor profiles, offering much to be discovered by the curious wine lover. In particular, Portugal and Italy are known for having a multitude of unique varieties but they can really be found in any region.
Home of Greece’s famous and praise-worthy red variety, Agiorgitiko, Nemea is part of the Peloponnese.
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