The wine region of Thessaloniki is located in the region of Macedonia of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Moschopolis or the Domaine Adam Wines produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Thessaloniki are Xinomavro, Assyrtiko and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Thessaloniki often reveals types of flavors of citrus, oregano or pear and sometimes also flavors of apricot, ginger or eucalyptus.
In the mouth of Thessaloniki is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 13 estates and châteaux in the of Thessaloniki, producing 51 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Thessaloniki go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food.
It is very old in Greece, most certainly originating from the Aegean islands of Santorini(i) to be precise, where it is still the second black variety cultivated today. It is found in Canada (Quebec), in France it is practically unknown, although it is registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties, list A1.
wines from the region of Thessaloniki go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of beef miroton, harira algerian soup or stuffed tomatoes.
