What is Neméa PDO wine? How to buy Neméan wine?

Learn about the grape varietal Agiorgitiko and the wines from the Greek PDO of Neméa.

The PDO Neméa was established in 1971. Neméa is located on Peloponnese, the large peninsula that hangs off the Greek mainland by the narrow Isthmus of Corinth. Neméa is about 20 miles southwest of Corinth. Neméa is the largest PDO in Greece with approximately 3,000 hectare under vine.

If you see a bottle labeled PDO Neméa, then it must be produced from the varietal Agiorgitiko (Ah-yor-yeé-ti-ko). The word Agiorgitiko translates to St. George so it is often referred to as St. George’s grape. Agiorgitiko produces small, thick-skinned berries. Delicious primary red fruit (e.g., strawberry and red cherry) is a common characteristic in most representations. When grapes are left on the vine to ripen longer, black fruits emerge as well as higher tannins.

There is a plethora of wine styles produced in Neméa, which can make it difficult to know what you’re buying. Wines may be dry, medium sweet, and sweet. They also range from light, fruity, and immediately approachable (i.e., drinking window up to six years) to full-bodied, age-worthy (i.e., able to exceed ten years). Wines can be anywhere from medium bodied to full-bodied.

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In this video, John from Teakwood Tavern Hospitality explores the grape varietal Agiorgitiko and the wines from Neméa PDO. Learn about these styles of wine and what to look for when buying a bottle.