
Tasting Notes
Gaia wines was founded in 1994 by agronomist Leon Karatsalos and oenologist Yiannis Paraskevopoulos. Releasing their Santorini Assyrtiko 'Thalssitis' to great acclaim. By 1996 they acquired their own vineyard and winery in the Koutsi region of Nemea, adding the polydynamic Agiorgitiko variety to the repetoire. The Gaia Estate [Agiorgitiko] remains a benchmark for this variety and indeed for many, a flag ship wine of Greece. - Importer Note
Our winery was built in 1997 at the heart of our private vineyard of 7ha in Koutsi village of Nemea P.D.O. zone, at an altitude of 550m. First we chose the vineyard and then the location of our winery. Koutsi is a semi-mountainous village surrounded by vineyards known for their chalky soils and good drainage. The cool temperatures, the ideal sun exposure and the steep inclination of the vineyards give lower yields than other parts of Nemea. Therefore, we strongly believe that Agiorgitiko grapes cultivated in Koutsi have higher quality than the rest zone of Nemea and are ideal for producing high-extract and oak-aged wines. - Winery Note
Product Type | Wine Red Other Varietal & Blends |
Volume | 750ml |
Country | Greece |
Region | Nemea |
Winemaking Practices | Conventional |
Vineyard Practices | Conventional |