Nemea (town)
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Nemea is a town in Corinthia, Greece, and the seat of municipality with the same name. It is located a few kilometres west of ancient Nemea, with a population of under four thousand people. The munici
Wine, olives and biodiversity in the vicinity of Nemea
Agiorgitiko
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Agiorgitiko is a red Greek wine grape variety that, as of 2012, was the most widely planted red grape variety in Greece, ahead of Xynomavro. The grape has traditionally been grown in the Nemea region
In Nemea, the Agiorgitiko wine of the region is nicknamed the "Blood of Hercules" based on the legend of the Greek hero slaying the Nemean lion.
Agiorgitiko is widely planted in the Peloponnese (vineyard and planted fields pictured) region of Greece.
A Nemea wine made from 100% Agiorgitiko