Agiorgitiko is a red Greek wine grape variety that, as of 2012, was the most widely planted red grape variety in Greece.

The grape has traditionally been grown in the Nemea region of the Peloponnese but can be found throughout the country including Attica and Macedonia.

One of the more commercially important indigenous Greek varieties, Agiorgitiko is a remarkably versatile grape variety, and is used to make everything from light rosé wines to rich, full-bodied red wines with dark fruit flavors and plush tannins. Barrel maturation, not just in oak, but in a range of local and imported woods is increasingly used in Greece to assist Agiorgitiko’s aging process.

The red wine produced from the grape is characteristically spicy with notes of plum. It has low acidity but good fruitiness and coloring.

With subtle flavors of nutmeg and cinnamon, Agiorgitiko pairs wonderfully with roasted meats, tomato sauces, and spiced cuisines from the Middle East to India.

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