NEMEA LEXIS

The Best Wine & Deli in Athens

Type: Red, Dry
Category: Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Nemea
Varieties: 100% Agiorgitiko
Producer: Zacharias Winery
Region: Nemea

Where does it come from?

50 year-old single vineyard, “Tsintari”, located at Acropolis of Ancient Fliounda. South exposure and clay-loam soil.

Cold maceration for 6 days and then maceration for 20 days at 20-25°C, in stainless steel tanks. Matured in French oak barrels for 12 months. Unfiltered.

The very low yields and limited production result in the complexity and concentration of Lexis Nemea. It has a deep ruby color with garnet highlights and a complex nose with aromas of ripe red and black fruits, notes of oak, vanilla, and sweet spices. On the palate, it is full-bodied with round, almost velvety tannins. Aromas of sour cherry, black cherry jam, coffee, and vanilla dominate. A long, vanilla-infused finish accompanied by sweet spices.

The variety...

Agiorgitiko (pronounced AYE-yor-YEE-tee-ko) is a captivating grape variety that caresses the senses with elegance, freshness and intensity of aromas and flavours.

It is a red grape variety and is frequently referred to as “multi-dynamic”, since it is capable of producing a large range of styles, it is a remarkably versatile grape variety, and is used to make everything from refreshing rosés, delicious dry reds to concentrated sweet wines. Agiorgitiko is the sole variety permitted in the Nemea appellation and performs admirably well in the hot Mediterranean climate there.

Discover the unique character of the grape by choosing one of Cinque’s wine tastings or enjoy it by the glass at wine bars in Athens.

The winery...

Zacharias Winery sits just outside Nemea, right across from the hill where the ancient city of Phleious once stood— the land of the legendary Phliasian wine. They have bottled their own wines since 2002, but their story stretches back much further. Founded by Ilias Zacharias, an agronomist with decades of experience in Nemea’s vineyards, the winery has become one of the most recognized names in the region. Their focus? Showcasing Agiorgitiko and Sklava on both a Greek and international level, producing wines that balance quality and accessibility, and maintaining a deep respect for both nature and tradition.