Lagorthi
White wine grape variety
Also known as Lagorthi Achaia
Lagorthi is a white wine grape with signature aromas of lemon zest, white peach, mineral note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Assyrtiko and Roditis.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for lemon-zest and white-peach fruit with mineral line.
- Check acidity as medium-plus with low tannin.
Confidence signals
- Lagorthi profile
- Coherent medium-bodied profile with medium acid anchor and white peach lift.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Achaia · Peloponnese · Ionian Islands
- Classic styles: Indigenous Greek white valued for crisp low-alcohol styles with clear aromatic definition and ageworthy freshness · Lean citrus-stone-fruit profile with low tannin and medium-plus acidity
Common questions
Is Lagorthi a red or white grape variety?
Lagorthi is a white wine grape variety.
What does Lagorthi smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Lagorthi include lemon zest, white peach and mineral note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Lagorthi?
Documented tells for Lagorthi: Look for lemon-zest and white-peach fruit with mineral line. and Check acidity as medium-plus with low tannin..
What is Lagorthi most often confused with in blind tasting?
Lagorthi is most commonly confused with Assyrtiko, Roditis and Vidiano. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Lagorthi grown?
Classic regions for Lagorthi include Achaia, Peloponnese and Ionian Islands.