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Archaies Kleones

Field	Value
name	Archaies Kleones
name_local	Αρχαίες Κλεωνές
type	community
periph	Peloponnese
periphunit	Corinthia
municipality	Nemea
pop_community	540
population_as_of	2021
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Archaies Kleones (, formerly known as Condostavlos or Kontostavlos (Κοντόσταυλος) until 1963) is a settlement in Corinthia, in the municipality of Nemea, with a population of 540 residents according to 2021 census. It is situated on a hillside, 15 km east of Nemea and 24 km (approx. 14 miles) southwest of Corinth.

History

Main article: Cleonae (Argolis)

Archaies Kleones was named after the ancient town Cleonae (). Cleonae was a city of ancient Argolis, situated on the road from Argos to Corinth. Cleonae was a small town, mainly known for the Nemean Games that took place in its territory. According to mythology, Heracles killed the brothers Eurytus and Cteatus near Cleonae.

Wine region

Archaies Kleones settlement is located in the Peloponnese, in the region of Corinthia, approximately 20 kilometers northeast of Corinth. Today, the appellation of Nemea is the most important red wine AOC of southern Greece and arguably of all of Greece. In the region of Nemea, the indigenous Greek Agiorgitiko grape is used and produces wines famous for their deep red color with violet and blue hues, complex aroma and long, velvety palate.

References

[http://pandektis.ekt.gr/pandektis/handle/10442/28547 Name changes of settlements in Greece]
"Cleonae".
"All About Greek Wine : Winemaking Regions".

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