Discover the top 100 best red wines of Continental Greece as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red 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.
Supple and structured reds with a deep ruby colour, melted tannins and moderate acidity, on intense aromas of ripe red and black fruits (cherry, plum, blackberry), sweet spices, Mediterranean herbs and balsamic notes. Made as young approachable reds, fresh rosés and barrel-aged keepers. The absolute star of Nemea PDO in the Peloponnese (Greece's flagship red appellation). Native Greek variety, one of the most widely planted in the country.
red 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 chili con carne, magic cake cheese quiche or aiguillette of duck normandy style.
On the nose in the region of Continental Greece often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of tobacco, raspberry or cola. In the mouth in the region of Continental Greece is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
