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.
Light, elegant reds with a clear ruby robe, smooth tannins and an airy palate with preserved acidity. Delicate signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), rose, soft spices and fine floral notes. Finesse profile likened to Pinot Noir. Extremely rare, recently rediscovered and experiencing a fine qualitative revival among modern Greek winemakers around Karditsa. Native Greek black grape of Thessaly.
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 kafta bil saniyeh (lebanese dish), basque piperade or my mother's rabbit.
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.
