Peloponnese

Peloponnese wine is defined by two native Greek grapes: Agiorgitiko, Greece's most planted red variety, rooted in Nemea, and Moschofilero, the aromatic pink-skinned white grape of the Mantinia plateau in Arcadia. Agiorgitiko spans a remarkable range — from lighter, fruity styles to structured, full-bodied wines built to age — while Moschofilero delivers fresh, dry, slightly spicy whites and elegant rosés. If you're looking for genuine Greek character rather than international varieties, the Peloponnese is where to start.

Why choose Peloponnese wine?

The Peloponnese is the home of Agiorgitiko and Moschofilero — Greece's most planted and most distinctive native varieties — and the two PDOs that showcase them, Nemea and Mantinia, are among the most commercially serious wine appellations in the country. Since the late 1990s, Nemea has attracted capital into state-of-the-art winery facilities at a pace unmatched elsewhere in Greece, which means the quality gap between Nemea and comparable European red-wine regions has closed considerably. For shoppers, that translates to well-made, consistent wine at prices that still undercut equivalent bottles from Tuscany or the Rhône. Agiorgitiko pairs naturally with roast lamb and slow-cooked meat dishes; Moschofilero is the go-to choice for seafood, grilled vegetables, and Greek mezze. Whether you're a curious wine drinker branching out from Pinot Grigio or a red-wine lover after something with real structure and native identity, Nemea and Mantinia deliver both. If you want Greece's flagship native varieties at their best, our Peloponnese selection starts here →

What does Agiorgitiko from Nemea taste like?

Expect deeply coloured reds with soft tannins, medium acidity, ripe red fruit, and sweet spice notes. Most serious Nemea wines are aged in oak, adding structure and complexity.

What style of wine does Moschofilero produce?

Moschofilero from Mantinia is light-bodied, high in acidity, and low in alcohol around 12% abv, with citrus, floral, and spice aromas. It is also increasingly made as a sparkling wine.

What is Mavrodaphne of Patras?

A sweet red wine from the Peloponnese where fermentation is stopped at around 4% abv, then the wine is aged in wood in a style similar to tawny port.