The huge viticultural zone of Nemea  covers an area of 26,000,000 m2. The grape variety that has been cultivated for over 3,000 years in the area is the red Agiorgitiko varietal, which has turned Nemea into a fascinating wine tourism destination. These age-old vineyards are the terroir where the PDO Nemea wines are produced, offering top quality red and rosé wines that are famous the world over. The white clay soil, the particular microclimate of the area and the different ground elevations yield grapes that produce a varied range of wine types: some are easy-to-drink, fresh and fruity, some are full-bodied, with complicated aromas and some mature to become vintage wines.

The area’s vineyards are dotted with dozens of wineries that are open to visitors and offer wine tours, wine-tasting and food pairing sessions and seminars on the cycle of wine-making. The annual event Great Days of Nemea takes place every September where all wineries of the region are open to visitors. It is a first class opportunity for every traveller to embark on an intoxicating and flavourful trip in a place blessed by nature and well-loved by its people! Meet the winemakers and learn everything you need to know about one of the most promiment Greek wine varietal.

Nemea

According to Greek mythology, this is where Hercules, the greatest of all ancient Greek heroes, performed his first Labour: he killed the Nemea lion that ravaged the area at the time and was a plight to locals.

 Invade the endless vineyards of Nemea, the place where Hercules killed the lion and performed the first of his 12 labors and learn the secrets of Greek wine and winemaking. Visit 2 local wineries and taste unique varieties of wine, accompanied by Greek delicacies. Meet the producers, discuss with them the details of wine-making in the Greek land and then (optionally) enjoy an ambrosial traditional lunch inside the winery.

Nemea Wine Region

This is where you will find the largest single vineyard in Greece producing wines that are renowned the world over, producing the famous worldwide Agiorgitiko wine.

INCLUSIONS

Wine tastings

Pick up / drop off from Amanzoe/Porto Heli

English-speaking driver

All road transports

Liability insurance

All taxes

Wine tasting is not allowed under 18 years old.

4-5 HOURS