Greek wine is not only about taste.
It is about landscape, myth, and centuries of tradition.
With this philosophy, GW – The Greek Wine Routes introduces Stories & Grapes, a narrative podcast series dedicated to Greece’s indigenous grape varieties and the regions that shape them.
The journey begins with Agiorgitiko, one of Greece’s most celebrated red grapes and the signature variety of the historic wine region of Nemea in the Peloponnese.
Narrated by Achilleas, the first episode invites listeners to discover the story behind the grape — where wine, land, and mythology meet.
Agiorgitiko – A Wine with Character
Agiorgitiko is among the most important indigenous red grape varieties of Greece.
Known for its velvety texture, ripe red fruit aromas, and balanced structure, it produces wines that range from fresh and fruity to elegant and complex.
Its name means “the grape of Saint George”, a reference to the historic name of the town of Nemea, which was once called Agios Georgios.
Today, Agiorgitiko wines are produced primarily in the PDO Nemea wine region, one of the largest and most historic appellations in Greece.
Nemea – Where Myth Meets the Vineyard
The vineyards of Nemea stretch across rolling hills in the northeastern Peloponnese.
But the region is known not only for its wine.
According to Greek mythology, this is the land where Hercules defeated the Nemean Lion, completing the first of his legendary twelve labours.
Today, the vineyards that cover the valley continue a long tradition of winemaking that connects the ancient past with the modern Greek wine culture.
A New Way to Discover Greek Wine
With the Stories & Grapes podcast series, GW – The Greek Wine Routes aims to bring Greek wine stories to a wider audience through narrative storytelling.
Each episode explores:
- the character of a Greek grape variety
- the landscape where it grows
- the cultural stories connected to the region
The series will gradually build a digital collection of episodes dedicated to Greece’s most iconic indigenous varieties, including:
- Assyrtiko – Santorini
- Savvatianó – Attica
- Xinomavro – Naoussa
- Moschofilero – Mantinia
and many more.
Listen to the First Episode
In this first episode, narrated by Achilleas, listeners are invited to explore the story behind Agiorgitiko and the land of Nemea.
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Follow the Series
The Stories & Grapes podcast is also available on the GW – The Greek Wine Routes YouTube channel, where new episodes will be released regularly.
🔔 Subscribe to the channel to follow upcoming Greek wine stories.
Discover Nemea Through Wine
Beyond the story, Nemea offers visitors the opportunity to experience Greek wine culture directly through its vineyards and wineries.
🍷 Explore curated wine experiences in Nemea here.
Stories & Grapes
Through storytelling, wine, and landscape, GW – The Greek Wine Routes invites listeners and travellers to discover Greece’s vineyards in a new way.
Wine. Storytelling. Greece.
