Discover the top 100 best wines of Thessaloniki of Thessaloniki as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Thessaloniki and the best vintages to taste in this region.
IGP at the heart of Greek Central Macedonia (Thessaloniki), vineyards 50–800 m tempered by the Aegean. Xinomavro is the signature red king ('acid-black'): structured and taut with black cherry, sun-dried tomato, olive, herbs and spice, firm tannins, lively acidity — compared to Nebbiolo, a great ageing wine. Fruity Limnio and Syrah as reds. Floral Malagouzia, saline Assyrtiko, fresh Roditis as whites.
Neighbour of Naoussa.
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.
wines from the region of Thessaloniki go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of pot-au-feu, trapper's barbecue or braised (green) cabbage.
On the nose in the region of Thessaloniki often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of oaky, tropical or citrus. In the mouth in the region of Thessaloniki is a powerful with a nice freshness.
