Tetramythos Agiorgitiko Bio 2019

Greek Red Wine: Tetramythos Agiorgitiko Bio 2019

Greece is famous for its rich wine landscape and the diversity of its wines. From sweet Mavroudi wines to robust Kotsifali wines, there's a wide range of options to get to know Greek red wines.

Region Peloponnes

The Peloponnese region is one of Greece's most renowned wine-producing areas. The sunny landscape and fertile soil provide ideal conditions for growing grape varieties such as Agiorgitiko, Mavro Kalavritino, Roditis and Malagousia. The high mountains of the Peloponnese create a climate zone that allows for the production of high-quality wines.

Tetramythos: A Boutique Winery

Tetramythos is a boutique winery in the mountains of the region Aigialeia on Greece's Peloponnese. The winery was founded in 1999 by four brothers and an oenologist, and it is known for producing high-quality wines that are often made using natural methods. Tetramythos produces wines with great freshness, tension and minerality, particularly from native varieties such as Roditis and Malagousia.

Ancient Grape Variety Agiorgitiko

Agiorgitiko is an ancient grape variety that has been grown since antiquity. Today it is one of the five most significant red grape varieties in Greece. At Tetramythos, a highly natural approach is adopted, with no additives or genetically modified yeast. The wines are only lightly sulphured at bottling.

Tetramythos Agiorgitiko Bio 2019

Tetramythos Agiorgitiko Bio 2019 is a red wine from high limestone areas in the north of the Peloponnese. It is produced under strict biological winemaking conditions and has nothing to do with the rich, full-bodied wines that are often made from this grape variety. The high limestone terroir in the north of the Peloponnese and the careful, delicate vinification ensure an elegant and tension-filled red wine.

Characteristics of the Wine

Tetramythos Agiorgitiko Bio 2019 is a dry red wine with an ABV of 13%. It is sold in a bottle of 0.75 l. The wine presents itself as vigorous with ripe, fine-grained tannin and has an intense colour with dark red fruits. In the mouth, the wine shows freshness with an elegant character.

Recommendations

The Tetramythos Agiorgitiko Bio 2019 is ideal for light dishes such as grilled fish or pasta-like dishes. It also pairs well with light meat dishes and can be served at a temperature of 16°C.

Price

Tetramythos Agiorgitiko is a worthwhile wine that costs around £6.50/€8. This price is very reasonable for a high-quality red wine of this quality.

Conclusion

Overall, Tetramythos Agiorgitiko Bio 2019 offers a perfect combination of freshness and minerality that makes it a true highlight in the Greek wine landscape. The extreme natural approach of the winery ensures an elegant and tension-filled red wine that is ideal as an accompaniment to light dishes. We recommend Tetramythos Agiorgitiko Bio 2019 to anyone who wants to experience a new adventure with Greek red wines.

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