Nemea () is a town in

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, and the seat of municipality with the same name (Δήμος Νεμέας). It is located a few kilometres west of ancient

Nemea Nemea (; ; ) is an ancient site in the northeastern part of the Peloponnese, in Greece. Formerly part of the territory of Cleonae (Argolis), Cleonae in ancient Argolis, it is today situated in the regional units of Greece, regional unit of Corin ...

, with a population of under four thousand people. The municipality has an area of 204.708 km².

Geography

Nemea (altitude ca. 300m) is situated in a relatively plain basin surrounded by mountains, that reach ca. 750m.. The ancient town, Αρχαία Νεμέα, (at ca. 360m) is in a somewhat smaller basin to the east. Both basins empty through their own valley into the

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. The surface of the two basins varies by only a few meters. The soil contains weathered elements of

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. The composition of the soil, the basin's geology, the altitude and the climate are ideal for viticulture.

Economy

Its primary industry is

agriculture Agriculture encompasses crop and livestock production, aquaculture, and forestry for food and non-food products. Agriculture was a key factor in the rise of sedentary human civilization, whereby farming of domesticated species created ...

and it is the hub for several small villages circling it, including Koutsi,

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, and Leriza. Nemea is famous for its many

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s grown on the plains that surround it. It is also home to DK Distributors, one of the largest distribution companies in

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Wine region

Located next to the new town of Nemea, approximately from

Corinth Corinth ( ; , ) is a municipality in Corinthia in Greece. The successor to the ancient Corinth, ancient city of Corinth, it is a former municipality in Corinthia, Peloponnese (region), Peloponnese, which is located in south-central Greece. Sin ...

, the

appellation An appellation is a legally defined and protected geographical indication used to identify where the ingredients of a food or beverage originated, most often used for the origin of wine grapes. Restrictions other than geographical boundaries, s ...

of Nemea is the most important red wine AOC of southern Greece and arguably of all of Greece. Also Nemea is the biggest vineyard of all Balkan territory. In the Nemea region, the indigenous Greek Agiorgitiko grape variety is grown. It produces wines famous for their deep red color, complex aroma and long, velvety palate.

References

External links

Town and dimos of Nemea official website
{{Authority control Municipalities of Peloponnese (region) Populated places in Corinthia

Geography

Economy

Wine region

See also

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