Every cuvée worth knowing in Nemea: taste, food pairings, history and tags to find your match.
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Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
Deep red Agiorgitiko from the Koutsi sub-zone, aromatically clear and complex, with rich body, structure, fattiness and a long finish.
Pairs with: Slow-roasted lamb with oregano, Beef stifado with pearl onions, Aged graviera cheese
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
Rich, structured and noble Nemea that balances juicy red fruit against restrained oak, turning silkier and more complex with four to six years in bottle.
Pairs with: Grilled beef ribeye, Spiced pork souvlaki, Moussaka
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing
Brilliant reddish young Agiorgitiko with medium-intensity aromas of clarity and finesse, soft and fruity on the palate with round tannins and a medium finish.
Pairs with: Pastitsio, Grilled chicken with lemon, Charcuterie board
Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing
Bright, pale rose from high-altitude Asprokampos and Koutsi fruit, with incredible freshness in both aroma and taste and an elegant, light frame.
Pairs with: Grilled octopus, Taramasalata and warm bread, Summer tomato salad with feta
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Fruity
Agiorgitiko and Syrah cold-macerated near freezing, giving strawberry, cherry and mango aromas over a full, lightly tannic rose palate of cherry and berries.
Pairs with: Seafood pasta, Grilled oily fish, Baked vegetables in olive oil
Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
Deep garnet with violet highlights, a nose of red and black fruits laced with spice, tobacco and leather, and a silky but robust palate with gentle tannins and a long, complex aftertaste.
Pairs with: Roast leg of lamb with rosemary, Beef in red wine sauce, Aged kefalotyri
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Savoury
Bright, deep ruby Nemea with depth and density on the nose, red fruits and herbs over a touch of minerality, and a medium to full palate with very high quality tannins and a long, evolving aftertaste.
Pairs with: Charcoal-grilled lamb chops, Slow-cooked rooster in tomato sauce, Hard yellow cheeses
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Bold
Deep red to the point of opacity, a nose layered with dark fruit, black pepper, liquorice and herbs, and a palate of aromatic width and nerve with ripe, voluminous tannins.
Pairs with: Well-hung game, Rich red-meat dishes, Braised beef cheek
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Pale, brilliant soft coral with red-gold hues, intense and fresh on the nose, and a medium-bodied palate with nerve, structure and complexity drawn from acacia and clay.
Pairs with: Shrimp saganaki, Chicken souvlaki with tzatziki, Grilled sardines
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Green-yellow with greenish hues, expressive with ripe peach and tropical fruit over butter and caramel, rich and round in the mouth but refreshing and balanced.
Pairs with: Roast chicken with lemon potatoes, Seafood risotto, Grilled swordfish
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Racy acidity · Refreshing
Light white-yellow with opulent, light and fresh aromas of white flowers and honeysuckle rounded out by citrus and lime, refreshing and vigorous with a long, elegant finish.
Pairs with: Fried calamari, Greek salad with barrel-aged feta, Steamed mussels
Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · Racy acidity · Refreshing
An explosive nose of jasmine, roses and lime over crisp acidity, the wild-yeast expression of Mantinia Moschofilero at 11.5 percent alcohol.
Pairs with: Fresh oysters, Thai green curry, Goat cheese salad
Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Savoury
Bright, youthful and deep red with notable viscosity, intense and young on the nose with dense spice and complex fruit over balanced oak, full-bodied and smooth with a long aftertaste.
Pairs with: Grilled beef skewers, Pasta with rich red sauce, Mixed cheese plate
Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
Bright deep garnet with intense viscosity, ripe red fruit and complex spice and herb aromas from long barrique and bottle ageing, dense and round with velvety tannins and a long chocolate and cinnamon aftertaste.
Pairs with: Roast lamb, Spit-roasted meats, Hard yellow cheese
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Bold
Brilliant deep purple with violet hues, an elegant and expressive bouquet of cherry, forest berries and blueberry jam layered with vanilla, coffee and nutmeg, generous and fleshy with a velvety, spice-laden finish.
Pairs with: Slow-cooked meat in fresh tomato sauce, Grilled meats, Contemporary Greek cuisine
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing
Bright, youthful dark ruby with an intense nose of ripe plums and cherries, chocolate and spicy undertones, and a broad palate of velvety tannins, moderate acidity and vibrant red fruit.
Pairs with: Grilled pork chops, Pasta with red sauce, Mediterranean vegetable bake
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing
Light yellow-green with grey highlights, intense and ripe on the nose with lemon, melon and rose petals, dry and well balanced with vibrant acidity and a mineral core.
Pairs with: Sushi and sashimi, Pasta with seafood, Grilled chicken
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Fruity
Bright cherry-red rose from Nemea Agiorgitiko, with good aromatic intensity of ripe sweet fruit, strawberry, cherry and milk chocolate, and a palate carrying a hint of sweetness against noted acidity.
Pairs with: Red mullet, Grilled lamb chops, Mediterranean vegetable dishes
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing
Salmon-coloured with garnet highlights, a bright and crisp rose with a clear, straightforward nose of pomegranate, cherry, watermelon and passion fruit and a soft, pleasantly balanced palate.
Pairs with: Octopus braised in wine, Stuffed vegetables, Moussaka
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Straw coloured with golden hues from a single 25-year-old Mantinia vineyard at 650 metres, complex on the nose with herbs and ripe dried fruit, full bodied and crisp with a very subtle sweet aftertaste.
Pairs with: Creamy risotto, Braised kid goat in lemon sauce, Spaghetti carbonara
Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
Elegant and complex on the nose with all three varieties expressed in a firm, perfectly balanced way, generous and spicy on the palate with round, quite soft tannins and a full mouthfeel.
Pairs with: Braised meat in fresh tomato sauce, Pastitsio, Moussaka
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing
Bright straw with greenish highlights from 900 metre Aegialia vineyards, intense with green apple, ripe pear and herbs, full and balanced with crisp acidity, a Chardonnay-derived oiliness and a spicy finish.
Pairs with: Fish carpaccio, Asparagus risotto, Grilled poultry
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Bright, vivid straw-yellow with lemon-green highlights, an elegant and complex nose of white blossoms, stone fruits and tropical touches, graceful and generous with a well-rounded lingering finish.
Pairs with: Grilled sea bream, Prawn saganaki, Spanakopita
Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing
Bright, crystalline straw-blonde with a delicate bouquet dominated by fresh rose petals and white-fleshed fruits, with subtle thyme adding depth, round and refreshing with a clean lingering finish.
Pairs with: Fried marinated anchovies, Grilled chicken, Soft fresh cheeses
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Savoury
Rich in aroma and absolutely typical of the appellation, with black cherry, sour cherry and pomegranate over vanilla, milk chocolate and sweet spices, and a dense, well-structured palate of plentiful velvety tannins.
Pairs with: Juicy red meat in aromatic red sauce, Aged cheeses, Mature cheddar
Dry · Full-bodied · High tannin · Medium acidity · Bold
Deep, intense Agiorgitiko with a concentrated bouquet of black fruit balanced by liquorice, coffee, vanilla, roasted nuts and chocolate, with dense, noisy tannins and a peppery finish.
Pairs with: Hare stifado, Beef in tomato sauce, Stuffed aubergine papoutsakia
Dry · Full-bodied · High tannin · Medium acidity · Bold
Made from grapes left to over-ripen naturally on the vine, deep ruby with a thick, fruity character, concentrated plum and baked raisin married to oak, intense in the mouth with rich round tannins.
Pairs with: Wild boar with plum sauce, Osso buco, Mature yellow cheeses
Dry · Full-bodied · High tannin · Medium acidity · Bold
Dense dark ruby, a multidimensional wine with concentrated black and sweet aromas of cherry, sour cherry and plum alongside sweet spices, liquorice, vanilla, pepper and cocoa, with rich tannins and fresh, nervy acidity.
Pairs with: T-bone steak, Charcoal-grilled beef fillet, Barbecued meats
Dry · Full-bodied · High tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
Deep, impenetrable and fully expressive, with a bouquet of dried fruits, black cherry, blackberry, fig and blackcurrant against sweet spices, elegant floral touches and graphite minerality, and a dry, full palate of velvety ripe tannins.
Pairs with: Wild boar, Slow-cooked casserole meat, Aged rich cheeses
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Fruity
Golden with green reflections, an explosive nose of pineapple, banana, apricot and melon, with Chardonnay's acidity balanced by Malagousia's softer mouth in a delicate, well-weighted white.
Pairs with: Whole baked fish, Shellfish in white sauce, Roast turkey
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
Bright yellow with golden reflections, an irresistible and exuberant white combining aromatic complexity with finesse, creamy in the mouth with refreshing acidity and a long finish that leaves a sense of sweetness.
Pairs with: Mushrooms in cream, Pasta in white sauce, Aged cheese
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Contemplative
Bright white with golden reflections, a sturdy and rich white with notable acidity, floral touches, white stone fruit, citrus and quince over a pronounced flinty character and a long velvety finish.
Pairs with: Rich white-meat dishes, Pasta with rich white sauces, Fatty white cheeses
Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Romantic
Sweet pale grey-salmon in colour, youthfully fragrant with spring-like aromatic expression, light and silky in the mouth with an acidity that caresses the palate and holds for a long time.
Pairs with: Red mullet, Shellfish platter, Sushi
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Fruity
A classic dark rose with violet highlights, red fruit aromas of strawberry, cherry and blackberry with caramel touches, and a rich, full mouth with delicate tannins and refreshing acidity.
Pairs with: Roast red meat, Cured meats, Mediterranean vegetable dishes
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Savoury
From a selected old-vine parcel, characterised by a complex aroma of red fruits and spices such as pepper, nutmeg, herbs and vanilla, with a full and balanced taste.
Pairs with: Red meat with spicy sauces, Slow-roasted goat, Aged sheep's cheese
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
A Nemea-grown Cabernet Sauvignon characterised by the aroma of small red fruits and a soft, balanced taste after two years in oak.
Pairs with: Roast lamb, Game, Grilled vegetables with herbs
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing
Intense aromas of cherry and mulberry over velvet tannins and excellent balance, the unoaked expression of Agiorgitiko from the Papaioannou vineyards.
Pairs with: Lightly cooked red meat dishes, Keftedakia meatballs, Tomato-based pasta
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
Drawn from a selected old-vine block and given twenty months in barrel, complex in red fruit and spice with vanilla, full and balanced on the palate.
Pairs with: Red meat with spicy sauces, Braised beef cheek, Mature kefalograviera
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
A 4,500-bottle single-block Nemea from the Achladia vineyard's old vines, with a complex flavour of red fruits, spice, nutmeg, chocolate and vanilla and a full, balanced taste.
Pairs with: Game with spicy sauces, Red meat, Aged hard cheese
Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Bold
Black-purple in the glass, with a bouquet of blackberries, cassis, mineral and spice and a velvety finish after a year in new oak.
Pairs with: Red meat, Peppered steak, Lamb kleftiko
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Fruity
A dark-coloured Nemea Merlot offering sweet berry fruit, black cherries, raspberry and chocolate flavours.
Pairs with: Duck, Beef, Game
Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing
An intense aroma of cherry, sour cherry and strawberry over a balanced and refreshing palate, made with 24 to 48 hours of skin contact and white-wine fermentation.
Pairs with: White meat in white sauce, Chicken salad, Grilled halloumi
Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Savoury
Cherry-dark with deep violet shades, a bouquet framed by red fruit jams, pepper, leather, ink, oregano, tobacco and vanilla, with well integrated tannins, silky texture and vivid acidity that keeps the fruit crisp.
Pairs with: Red meat, Game, Reddish tomato-based dishes
Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
Selected Agiorgitiko from two vineyards over sixty years old on the hills around the Nemea plain, deep red-violet with gooseberry, pomegranate and black tea, full-bodied and well balanced with velvety tannins and a spicy close.
Pairs with: Grilled meats, Game, Fatty cheeses
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing
Fermented only in stainless steel, an intense ruby Agiorgitiko of fresh cherry and berries with cinnamon and nutmeg, round and youthful with soft tannins and a fruitful, medium-lasting aftertaste.
Pairs with: Pizza, Grilled meats, Moussaka
Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing
Low-temperature vinification protects Moschofilero's sensitive aromatics, giving an intensely aromatic wine balancing evening primrose, rose and citrus over a light, balanced body with a crisp, slightly acidic aftertaste.
Pairs with: Pasta with basil, Chicken a la creme, Grilled shrimp
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Assyrtiko planted in Nemea married to Kydonitsa from Vlahioti, exuberant and fine with unripe citrus and lemon blossom over faint yeast and oak, an awakening acidity and a quince-and-bergamot second dimension from the Kydonitsa.
Pairs with: Grilled sea bass, Lemon and herb roast chicken, Mussels in white wine
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Romantic
Careful selection of Agiorgitiko and Syrah from mountainous Corinthia gives a harmonious rose with cool acidity and an aromatic complexity that oscillates between rose, cherry and strawberry.
Pairs with: Food with fresh tomato as the main ingredient, Calamari in the pot, Pizza
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
Bright, deep crimson with blackberry and ripe strawberry on the nose touched by anise, clove and cinnamon, medium bodied with a graceful texture, balanced acidity and very ripe, elegant tannins.
Pairs with: Grilled lamb chops, Beef kokkinisto, Hard yellow cheese
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
Very deep, clear purple with ruby hues, intense and focused on ripe forest fruit coupled with chocolate, cinnamon, cedar and delicate barrique, full in the mouth with rounded tannins and a long aftertaste of intense quince.
Pairs with: Roast venison, Beef wellington, Aged gruyere
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing
Brilliantly light yellow with greenish hints, a strong and lively nose leading to a bouquet of tropical notes including melon, richly textured with superb length and balance.
Pairs with: Ceviche, Goat cheese tart, Asparagus with lemon
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Fruity
Bright rose in colour with a fruity nose of ripe cherries and raspberries, well balanced and quite full in the mouth with a crisp taste and a pleasant aftertaste.
Pairs with: Grilled tuna steak, Charcuterie, Spiced lamb kofta
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Bold
Very deep and intense purple, dense, concentrated and complicated on the nose but elegant, with blackberry and spices and a hint of cedar and wild herbs, full bodied with velvety tannins and a long, balanced finish.
Pairs with: Ribeye on the bone, Herb-crusted rack of lamb, Aged manouri and walnut
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
Brilliant yellow with green hints, intense and rich on the nose with tropical fruit such as melon and hints of oak, rich and smooth in the mouth with excellent balance, freshness and finesse.
Pairs with: Creamy seafood chowder, Roast pork loin with apple, Mushroom pasta
Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Bold
Deep red with aromas of ripe red fruits and a delicate presence of vanilla and chocolate, generous, full bodied, chewy and robust with a velvety taste and mocha and toffee hints.
Pairs with: Beef bourguignon, Roast duck with cherry, Dark chocolate tart
Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing
A blanc de gris from the grey-skinned Moschofilero of Skotini in Argolida, light white yellow with a crisp character, floral aromas of rose petals and violets and hints of spice, with a light body and a spicy finish.
Pairs with: Fried whitebait, Dolmades, Fresh goat cheese
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing
Brilliant straw with greenish shades from the Skotini plateau at 600 metres, refined and harmonious with a distinctive nose of exotic fruit, melon and jasmine and a rich palate of peach and green apple with a lemony finish.
Pairs with: Grilled squid, Chicken with lemon and oregano, Feta and watermelon salad
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Savoury
A rare Xinomavro and Agiorgitiko marriage of north and south, light salmon with brick hues and an excellent complex structure, smoky black fruit and liquorice over solid velvety tannins and a long aftertaste.
Pairs with: Slow-cooked lamb with tomato, Cured pork apaki, Aged sheep's cheese
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
Pale salmon with rich, elegant aromas of sweet quince, strawberries and cherries accompanied by lime and tangerine peel, with white rose, hyacinth and primrose adding floral character over a buttery, perfectly balanced palate.
Pairs with: Lobster with butter, Duck salad with orange, Baklava
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Contemplative
A complex, aged Assyrtiko from high-altitude Argolida vineyards, deep yellow with a full flavour of citrus and stone fruits combined with vanilla and sweet spices from eight months in oak, rich and full with a strong aftertaste.
Pairs with: Grilled sea bream with olive oil, Roast pork belly, Lobster risotto
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Fruity
Medium ruby with red fruit aromas and a discreet presence of black ones, vegetal hints and a spicy character, dry on the palate with cool acidity, round tannins and a lasting aftertaste of plum and cherry.
Pairs with: Grilled pork belly, Tomato and aubergine briam, Soutzoukakia
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Fruity
Pale lemon-green with an aromatic character of juicy stone and tropical fruit, melon, banana, peach and apricot framed by citrus, orange blossom and herbal hints, dry with lively acidity and a full, creamy body.
Pairs with: Prawns in ouzo, Chicken with apricot and almonds, Courgette fritters
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · Racy acidity · Refreshing
A single-vineyard Assyrtiko from the parcel bordering the winery, medium lemon in colour with citrus and tropical fruit, white-fleshed peach, lemongrass and chamomile over distinct minerality and a refreshing, high-intensity palate.
Pairs with: Grilled sardines, Sea urchin on bread, Fried salt cod with skordalia
Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing
A bright, playful pink that the estate compares to the Rhone valley, with a fresh floral nose and a pleasant, cool palate.
Pairs with: Grilled prawns, Melon with prosciutto, Ratatouille
Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant
A pale salmon Cabernet Sauvignon rose distinguished by fresh aromas and a fresh floral taste, with a cool palate that completes its attractive colour.
Pairs with: Salmon tartare, Chicken caesar salad, Spanakopita
Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Savoury
Dense red, expressive and generous with shifting notes of sour cherry, white pepper, forest fruits and spices, sincere in the mouth with volume, length and fattiness, ripe sweet tannins and an aromatic return of peach compote.
Pairs with: Roast lamb, Game, Red sauces with spices
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Bold
Deep red with a rich aromatic profile, a full palette of sour cherry, blackcurrant, mint, chocolate and cedar wood after 15 months in French and American oak.
Pairs with: Beef steak, Lamb cutlets, Blue cheese
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
Bright golden yellow with green highlights, an elegant nose dominated by apple and pineapple with vanilla notes, cool and fleshy on the palate with a long aftertaste.
Pairs with: Oily fish, Pasta with white sauce, Truffle and mushroom dishes
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing
Bright yellow-green with a rich palette of white flower, citrus and white-fleshed fruit aromas, showing finesse on the palate with cool, crisp acidity and a fruity aftertaste.
Pairs with: Pasta with light white sauce, Lean grilled fish, Chicken with vegetables
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Romantic
Soft pink in the glass, elegant on the nose with orange blossom, cherry and butter, balanced on the palate with cool acidity and a creamy texture where rose petal and cherry dominate.
Pairs with: Pasta with light red sauce, Pizza with charcuterie, Salmon
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Savoury
Pale white-yellow with a characteristic aroma of quince, sweet citrus and strong mineral elements, full bodied with refreshing acidity and a long aftertaste.
Pairs with: Greek seafood, White meat, Grilled vegetables
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Refreshing
White-yellow with a characteristic aroma of melon, bergamot, pear, bitter orange, kumquat and green apple, full bodied with elegant acidity and a fruity, refreshing aftertaste.
Pairs with: Shellfish, Green salads, Risotto with vegetables
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Bold
Intense purple in the glass, with aromas of ripe fruit touched by honey and warm chocolate, a vigorous body that is fleshy with rounded tannins, bottled unfiltered and unstabilised.
Pairs with: Fine international cuisine, Roast beef fillet, Aged hard cheese
Dry · Full-bodied · High tannin · Medium acidity · Bold
Intense aubergine-dark in colour with aromas of warm caramelised forest fruits and spices, heavy in concentration with strong noble tannins and a long aftertaste.
Pairs with: Game, Braised venison, Hard aged cheese
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing
Transparent gold in the glass with aromas of white-fleshed and yellow fruits, balanced, youthful and rich on the palate with a strong but delicate acidity.
Pairs with: White meats, Pasta, Shellfish and seafood
Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
The flagship of the Zacharias winery, from the Tsintari vineyard on the acropolis of Ancient Phlious planted in 1962, deep ruby with garnet highlights, complex and concentrated with a long vanilla and sweet-spice aftertaste.
Pairs with: Slow-roasted lamb shoulder, Beef stifado, Mature kefalotyri
Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Bold
A blend of three important dark Peloponnesian varieties, deep ruby with a complex bouquet of red and black fruit jam, leather and vanilla, full bodied with well-worked tannins and a long spicy aftertaste.
Pairs with: Rich red meat dishes, Game, Mature yellow cheeses
Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing
Light lemon-green with grey highlights, fresh and elegant with citrus, lime, lemongrass and rose, excellently balanced in the mouth with high acidity and a long lemony aftertaste.
Pairs with: Asian cuisine, Poultry with sweet and sour sauces, Spinach and vine-leaf dishes
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Savoury
Bright medium lemon-green with grey highlights from a revived ancient Greek variety, citrus and fresh stone fruit over a herbal character, with pear, green apple and chamomile on a long-finishing palate.
Pairs with: Grilled white fish, Herb-stuffed vegetables, Fresh cheese with olive oil
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing
Medium lemon with green highlights, a complex bouquet dominated by quince with pear, citron and floral chamomile and jasmine, well structured with a sense of oiliness balanced by acidity and a long lemony aftertaste.
Pairs with: Fried fish, Shellfish, Mediterranean vegetable dishes
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing
Accessible from a young age with abundant aromas of fruit and nuts, spices, dark fruits and chocolate on the nose, dry with a soft, velvety taste, pleasant tannins and the right acidity.
Pairs with: Light grilled meats, Poultry, Fatty fish
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Bright yellow with greenish highlights, complex on the nose with quince, white-fleshed fruits and night jasmine over subtle citrus and tropical notes, rich and creamy with refreshing acidity and a persistent lemon-leaf close.
Pairs with: Grilled shrimp and lobster, Lemon-infused seafood, Courgette pie
Peak wine-travel season in Nemea is spring through autumn, with harvest the standout window.
classified-growth and grand-cru estates require booking days to weeks ahead; smaller family domaines often take walk-ins midweek.
most estates open 10:00 to 17:00 by appointment, often closed Sunday and Monday.
tipping is not expected at tastings; buying a bottle from the cellar door is the customary thank-you.
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Nemea rewards trust.
