Nemea

Famous wine producing area in Greece

Nemea is a municipality located in the northeastern region of the Peloponnese in Greece. It is currently a part of the Corinthia prefecture. The municipality of Nemea is made up of 10 communities: its capital Nemea, along with Ancient Nemea, Ancient Cleonae, Leontio, Petri, Daphne, Kastraki, Galata, Aidonia, and Koutsi. Nemea was originally called St. George, which is also the source of the name for Greece's most renowned red grape variety, Agiorgitiko. In Greek, St. George is referred to as “Ai Giorgis,” leading to the regional grape being named “Agiorgitiko,” signifying the grape of Saint George. In addition to its wines, the area is renowned for the Nemean lion, which was slain by Heracles in Greek mythology, as well as the Nemean games