RKS 2025 Wine: Agiorgitiko a Greek Munga Red From Zacharias

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From Nemea in the Peloponnese a “oak aged” Agiorgitiko. Having been in Thessaloniki in November for the Thessaloniki 65th Annual Film Festival I found perhaps the best wine shop right by the main port buildings. The red wine leader on the shelves was Agiorgitiko and the same held true for supermarket and the smaller corner stores.

Zacharias Winery

We try an Agiorgitiko from Zacharias Winery with “oak aged” shouting at you from the label which also states it has aged 12 months in French oak barrels.

Aroma: Indeed, a healthy waft up of oak which is preferable to a stink up. Black cherry, raspberry on steroids and black currant.

Palate: Quite a firm bite. Harsh and count your blessings the tannins are moderate. Black cherry, Vermont black licorice and cactus pear. Best with food.

Personality: A munga wine.

Food Match: Beef Stifado.

Cellarbility: Consume by 2026.

RKS 2025 Wine Rating: 84/100.

(Zacharias Agiorgitiko 2021 Oak Aged, AOP Nemea, Zachárias Winery, Peloponnese, Greece, 750 mL, 14%).

Published by Robert K Stephen (CSW)

Robert K Stephen writes about food ,drink, travel, film, and lifestyle issues. He also has published serialized novels "Life at Megacorp", "Virus # 26, "Reggie the Egyptian Rescue Dog" and "The Penniless Pensioner" Robert was the first associate member of the Wine Writers’ Circle of Canada. He also holds a Mindfulness Certification from the University of Leiden and the University of Toronto. Be it Spanish cured meat, dried fruit, BBQ, or recycled bamboo place mats, Robert endeavours to escape the mundane, which is why he has established this publication. His motto is, "Have Story, Will Write."

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