Discover the top 100 best wines of Continental Greece as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Continental Greece and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Vast region of central Greece (Attica, Boeotia, Euboea, Phocis. ), ~1/3 of national output.
Historic home of Retsina, resined with Aleppo pine. Savatiano as a native white star of Attica: signature notes of citrus, white apple, Mediterranean herbs and a resinous touch in Retsina, round and thirst-quenching palate. Also mineral Assyrtiko, fresh Roditis. Supple Agiorgitiko reds, structured Xinomavro (cherry, tomato, olive).
Varied climates.
Powerful, tannic reds with inky colour and dense texture, with aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, black plum, leather, liquorice and smoky notes. Very high ageing potential and polyphenol content (health reputation). Star of Madiran AOC in Béarn and the national grape of Uruguay (Canelones, Maldonado). Also grown in Irouléguy and Tursan. Late-ripening red variety from south-west France.
wines from the region of Continental Greece go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef with onions chinese style, stuffed potatoes or rabbit italian style.
On the nose in the region of Continental Greece often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, grapefruit or tropical and sometimes also flavors of citrus, apples or peach. In the mouth in the region of Continental Greece is a powerful with a nice freshness.
