Nemea, Wine region in northeastern Peloponnese, Greece.
Nemea is a wine region in northeastern Peloponnese with vineyards spread across roughly 2000 hectares. The grapevines grow at elevations between 250 and 800 meters above sea level in different soil types, which creates variety in the wines made here.
Wine making in this region dates back to 2000 BCE, confirmed by archaeological finds. Production continued without interruption through ancient Greek times and developed into what exists today.
The Agiorgitiko grape variety grows here and shapes the character of all wines produced in the region. Local growers cultivate a grape that thrives almost nowhere else and creates different flavors depending on where in the hills it is grown.
Harvesting starts in late September in lower areas and continues through late October in higher zones. Visitors should know that the region spans different elevations, which affects temperature and how easy it is to get around.
The region divides into three different altitude zones spread across 16 villages, each producing wines with distinct characteristics based on soil and climate. This division makes it interesting for visitors to taste different styles from one region.
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