The return of Agiorgitiko
By Yiannis Karakasis MW
I have often expressed the opinion that there are no better or lesser grape varieties. The two crucial factors that promote the expression of a variety are: how a viticulturist has chosen to manage his vines in the vineyard and how a producer subsequently decides to handle the grapes/must/wine in the winery. It is all about expressing the terroir. Bearing these determining points in mind, one would wonder whether Agiorgitiko has been dealt with appropriately. A variety with fantastic potential that has been often buried under the mediocre image of the tons of Agiorgitiko bulk wine.
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