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Gaia Wines - Modern Nemea Pioneer

Name: Gaia Wines - Modern Nemea Pioneer
Address: Peloponnese, GR

In 1997, Gaia Wines planted the legendary Koutsi subzone (550m altitude, limestone soils)—crafting Agiorgitiko with such depth that 40% of output exports to Europe, North America, Australia.

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WineryGaia Wines - Modern Nemea PioneerLeon Karatsalos and Yiannis Paraskevopoulos created Greece's modern wine renaissance starting here in 1994. Their "Agiorgitiko by Gaia" and single-vineyard bottlings proved Nemea could compete internationally. The winery combines cutting-edge winemaking with deep respect for 3,500 years of local tradition. Tastings in their modern facility are a masterclass in Agiorgitiko's range - from fresh rosé to age-worthy reds.

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