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.
Crystalline, taut whites with vibrant acidity and aromas of citrus, green apple, white flowers, vineyard peach and mineral/petrol notes with age. Made as dry (Trocken, Alsace), off-dry (Kabinett, Spätlese) and sweet (Auslese, Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese, late harvest). Star of the Moselle, Rheingau, Alsace AOC and Wachau. Also exported to Clare Valley and Finger Lakes.
wines from the region of Continental Greece go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of salmon with cream sauce, quick couscous or duck legs with honey and orange.
On the nose in the region of Continental Greece often reveals types of flavors of citrus fruit, citrus or green apple and sometimes also flavors of lime, pear or tree fruit. In the mouth in the region of Continental Greece is a powerful with a nice freshness.
