
Greek Wine
Learn about Greek wine, common tasting notes, where the region is and more ...
A picturesque Mediterranean nation with a rich wine culture dating back to ancient times, Greece has so much more to offer than just retsina. Between the mainland and the country’s many islands, a wealth of wine styles exists, made mostly from Greece’s plentiful indigenous varieties. After centuries of adversity after Ottoman rule, the modern Greek wine industry took off in the late 20th century with an influx of newly trained winemakers and investments in winemaking technology.
The climate—generally hot Mediterranean—can vary a bit with latitude and elevation, and is mostly moderated by cool maritime breezes. Drought can be an issue for Greek wine during the long, dry summers, sometimes necessitating irrigation.
Over 300 indigenous grapes have been identified throughout Greece, and though not all of them are suitable for wine production, future decades will likely see a significant revival and refinement of many of these native Greek wine varieties. Assyrtiko, the crisp, saline variety of the island of Santorini, is one of the most important and popular white varieties, alongside Roditis, Robola, Moschofilero, and Malagousia. Muscat is also widely grown for both sweet and dry wines. Prominent red varieties include full-bodied and fruity Agiorghitiko, native to Nemea; Macedonia’s savory, tannic Xinomavro; and Mavrodaphne, used commonly to produce a Port-like fortified wine in the Peloponnese.
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Sigalas Am Assyrtiko-Monemvasia Santorini 2020Assyrtiko from Santorini, Greece
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Santo Assyrtiko 2020Assyrtiko from Santorini, Greece
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Argyros Atlantis White 2020Other White Blends from Santorini, Greece
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Gerovassiliou Malagousia 2021Other White Wine from Macedonia, Greece
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Alexakis Assyrtiko 2021Assyrtiko from Greece
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Gaia Monograph Assyrtiko 2020Assyrtiko from Nemea, Greece
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Gaia Monograph Moschofilero 2020Moschofilero from Other Peloponnese, Greece
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Domaine Glinavos Paleokerisio (500ML) 2020Vintage Sparkling Wine from Greece
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Domaine Tselepos Santorini Assyrtiko 2020Assyrtiko from Santorini, Greece
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Sclavos Robola 2019Other White Wine from Greece
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Gaia 14-18h Agiorgitiko Rose 2020Rosé from Other Peloponnese, Greece
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Domaine Nerantzi Syrah 2013Syrah/Shiraz from Macedonia, Greece
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Alpha Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2021Sauvignon Blanc from Greece
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Gaia Monograph Agiorgitiko 2020Agiorgitiko from Nemea, Greece
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Gaia Notios White 2019Other White Blends from Nemea, Greece
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Alpha Estate Rose 2020Rosé from Greece
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Skouras Moscofilero 2021Moschofilero from Other Peloponnese, Greece
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Gaia Notios Red 2020Other Red Blends from Nemea, Greece
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Skouras Saint George Agiorgitiko 2019Agiorgitiko from Nemea, Greece
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Argyros Atlantis Red 2018Other Red Blends from Santorini, Greece
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Gaia Estate Red 2019Agiorgitiko from Nemea, Greece
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Gaia Santorini Thalassitis Assyrtiko 2020Assyrtiko from Santorini, Greece
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Gaia Agiorgitiko 2019Agiorgitiko from Nemea, Greece
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Troupis Winery Agiorgitiko Fteri 2019Agiorgitiko from Greece
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Domaine Zafeirakis Chardonnay 2020Chardonnay from Greece