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Papaioannou

Papaioannou Old Vines Nemea (12 bottle minimum)

$44.95 CAD

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Old Vines Nemea is crafted from 40-year-old Agiorgitiko (St. George) vines and aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, resulting in a polished and elegant wine. It boasts a complex, rich aroma of red fruits, butter, and caramel. On the palate, it is well-balanced with a full body and refined tannins.

Type: Red dry, V.Q.P.R.D. Nemea

Production: 17.000 bottles

Producer: A. & G. Papaioannou - GR 20500 Ancient Nemea / Corinthia

Area of production: From a select part of the vineyard with old vines.

Grape varieties: Aghiorghitiko 100%

Vinification - Bottling: At the family winery in Ancient Nemea

Characteristics: It is characterized by complex aroma of red fruits, spices like pepper, nutmeg, herbs and vanilla. Its taste is full and balanced

Gastronomic aspects: Perfect with red meat with spicy sauces.

Serving temperature: 18 degrees.

Type of vinification - maturing: Classical red fermentation. It is aged for one year in oak barrel and continues to mature in the bottle for another year. It can be aged for ten years.

 Awards: 1.Gold medal Bordeaux 2003
2.Gold medal Thessaloniki 2007
3.Gold medal Citadelles Bordeux 2007
4.Best Greek Organic Wine Thessaloniki 2007
5.Gold medal Brucelles 2009
6.Gold medal Thessaloniki 2010
7.Gold Medal - AWC Vienna 2017
8.Gold Medal - Asia Wine Trophy 2017