Νεμέα (Nemea)

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• Typical μεσογειακό κλίμα with a mean annual temperature of 17°C and mean annual rainfall of 750 mm.
• Vineyard soils with moderately alkaline pH and relatively high calcium carbonate content.
• The zone extends from 200 to 850 m above sea level, with vineyards situated predominantly on slopes.
• Three sub-zones (mountain 550–850 m, semi-mountain 320–550 m, and lowland 200–320 m) with defining microclimatic differences.
• The ΠΟΠ Νεμέας zone encompasses areas of Stymphalia and the Argolid in addition to the town itself. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)

• The legal protection of the appellation dates back to Law 5506/1932 and Ministerial Decision No. 110822/16.09.32.
• The Phliasian vine of classical antiquity was renamed 'Αγιωργίτικο' during the Frankish and Ottoman periods.

• A highly versatile range of styles: from fresh to aged reds, dry, off-dry, sweet, rosé, and even whites vinified from red grapes.
• The three altitudinal sub-zones differentiate colour intensity and acidity, determining their suitability for different wine styles.

• The distinctive soil and climatic conditions (terroir) define the microclimate of the zone and shape colour intensity, acidity, and wine style within each sub-zone.

Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.

Sources

• National product specification (PDF) — ypaat
• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-GR-A1573
• Official trade body site — Σύνδεσμος Οινοποιών ΠΟΠ Νεμέας — Nemea PDO Winemakers