Through centuries, the wine stands not only as a product of the greek nature but also as a part of the history and heritage marking every activity of the greek civilisation. The variety «Agiorgitiko» with the rich aromas and deep red color, has being cultivated in the region of Nemea for more than 3000 years spreading the fame of the greek quality wine all over the world.
Nikolaou Estate was founded in 1984 following the family tradition in wine production since 1936. The air descending from the mountains and the humidity of the mythical river Asopos define a unique microclimate for the 14ha organic vineyard .
Τhe vineyard of Domaine Nikolaou, situated in the largest zone producing PDO wines in Greece, is surrounded by valleys, plateaus and the mythic Asopos River. The mountainous formations enhanced by the river moisture and the calcareous soil are producing high quality grapes of Agiorgitiko, Kydonitsa, Asyrtiko, Moschofilero, Cabernet sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot.
Dark ruby coloured wine with flavours of mature red and black fruit.... Rounded tannins, balanced acidity, dense but also smooth character with vanilla aftertaste, combined harmonically with spices, cinnamon and toasted oak.
Acidity and aromas of green apple and caramel combined with vanilla and oak after taste.
Vivid light yellow colour, concentrated wine with crisp acidity and fruity character of... white rose, lemon and orange. 12%Alc Served at 8-10°C
Deep vivid red, with black cherry and marmelade aromas. Spicy character with strong tannins... and intense acidity bringing out its freshness. Accompanied by meat or light dishes as well.
Full bodied red wine with dark fruit flavors wrapped together with a dash... of Vanilla. 13%Alc Served at 16°C
Soft tanins combined harmonicaly with a silk aftertaste of black fruits and prunes.
Light gold colour, low acidity combined with a silk character. Sweet aromas of fresh fruit, peaches, roses and apricots. 12,5% Alc Served at 8 – 10 °C
Rose Agiorgitiko: light ruby colour with strawberry and cherry aromas..., balanced acidity giving a fruity aftertaste. 13% Alc Served at 8 – 10 °C
Live a unique experience, feel the grapes before their harvest, have breakfast or a picnic in a vineyard, taste great Nemea wines in some of the most well known Greek wineries...
Nemea's winemakers' website...
Points of interest in Nemea and in the suburbs...
Mycenae 'Rich in Gold', the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon, first sung by Homer in his epics, is the most important and richest palatial centre of the Late Bronze Age in Greece and only a half an hour away from Nemea...
The Environment Museum of Stymphalia, whose aim is to show the interdependence of mankind and Nature, focuses on their harmonious coexistence in the Stymphalia basin....
It was at Nemea that the ancient Greeks celebrated athletic and religious festivals that were part of the cycle of games at Delphi, Isthmia, and (best known today) Olympia....
A website about running events in Nemea and nearby ...
An event of a cycling tour in Nemea. A ride amongst vineyards and stop at different wineries, to introduce us to some of the best area's wines...
Open for visits and wine tasting Monday to Saturday 9:00-15:00