The best wines of Greece

Discover the best wines of Greece as well as the best winemakers of Greece and estates of Greece to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Greece and the best vintages to taste in this region.

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Top wines of Greece by region

Looking for a good wine of Greece among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Greece. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Greece with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Greece

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Want to buy a red wine of Greece cheap or sell a red wine of Greece at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.

Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Greece

Red wines from the region of Greece go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of beef with mustard, lamb stew with yoghurt and coriander or chicken with courgettes and curry.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Greece

On the nose the red wine of the region of Greece. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, thyme or smoke and sometimes also flavors of blueberry, violet or dark chocolate. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Greece. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Greece

  • 2002With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.57/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.35/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.34/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.34/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.32/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Greece

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Agiorgitiko
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Mavrotragano

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Greece

A wine route planned in the region of Greece? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Greece.

Discovering the wine region of Greece

Greece, a mountainous Turkey/mediterranean">Mediterranean country in Southeastern Europe, is often considered the cradle of Western civilization. Archaeological evidence suggests that wine has been made in Parts of Greece for over 4000 years. References in Homer's Iliad and Odyssey confirm that viticulture was widespread here in the 8th century BC. The importance of wine is also evident in Greek mythology.

Dionysus (the Greek god of wine) appears in the legends of all regions of Greece, from the plains of Attica to the Aegean island of Chios. From the 4th century onwards, the tumultuous history of Greece as part of the Byzantine Empire meant that viticulture did not flourish as it did in neighbouring Italy. As a result, Greece's importance in the modern wine world is far less than one might expect, given its early success. In the late 20th century, however, Greek viticulture showed signs of revitalization, supported by modern winemaking techniques and a generation of motivated, quality-oriented producers.

The modern face of Greek wine combines the traditional with the modern. Native Greek Grape varieties such as Assyrtico, Agiorgitiko and Xynomavro stand alongside famous international (French) varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. The range of 21st century Greek wines includes fresh, citrusy whites, Sparkling rosés and deliciously Sweet reds. Geographically speaking, Greece consists of its mainland and numerous islands.

Great white wines of Greece

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Greece

White wines from the region of Greece go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or pork such as recipes of slivers of squid with tomato, quick brandade or home-made coq au vin.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Greece

On the nose the white wine of the region of Greece. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, tree fruit or dried fruit and sometimes also flavors of floral, tarragon or black fruit. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Greece. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Greece

  • 2020With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.28/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.25/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.25/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.19/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.18/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Greece

  • Assyrtiko
  • Viognier
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Malagouzia
  • Chardonnay
  • Moschofilero

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Greece

A wine route planned in the region of Greece? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Greece.

Discover the grape variety: Vilana

A very old grape variety grown in Greece - one of the main ones - most often at high altitude, it is said to have originated on the island of Crete. It can also be found in Italy, but is practically unknown in France. D.N.A. analyses have shown that it is related to Thrapsthiri and Vidiano.

Great sparkling wines of Greece

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Greece

Sparkling wines from the region of Greece go well with generally quite well with dishes of spicy food, sweet desserts or beef such as recipes of filet mignon with curry, plain cupcakes or piglet shoulder with melting baked apples.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Greece

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Greece. often reveals types of flavors of iron, citrus fruit or floral and sometimes also flavors of mulberry, black fruit or red fruit.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Greece

  • 2021With an average score of 4.08/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.08/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.04/5
  • 2022With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.86/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Greece

  • Xinomavro
  • Assyrtiko
  • Debina
  • Vlachiko
  • Malagouzia
  • Moschofilero

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Greece

A wine route planned in the region of Greece? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Greece.

The word of the wine: Residual sugars

Sugars not transformed into alcohol and naturally present in the wine. The perception of residual sugars is conditioned by the acidity of the wine. The more acidic the wine is, the less sweet it will seem, given the same amount of sugar.

Great pink wines of Greece

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Greece

Pink wines from the region of Greece go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of fondue bourguignonne and accompanying sauces, pan-fried lamb heart or piperade.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Greece

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Greece. often reveals types of flavors of cream, marmalade or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, spices or citrus fruit.

The best vintages in pink wine of Greece

  • 2020With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.14/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.12/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.08/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Greece

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Xinomavro
  • Agiorgitiko
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Malagouzia
  • Mavrotragano

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Greece

A wine route planned in the region of Greece? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Greece.

Discover the grape variety: Gewurztraminer

Gewurztraminer rosé is a grape variety that originated in France. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of vine is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. Gewurztraminer rosé can be found in many vineyards: Alsace, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Jura, Champagne, Lorraine, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, South West.

Great sweet wines of Greece

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Greece

Sweet wines from the region of Greece go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), spicy food or sweet desserts such as recipes of marinated raw salmon ('gravad lax' in swedish), lamb tagine with prunes and almonds or express kiwi and chocolate tartlet.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Greece

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Greece. often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, apples or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of orange peel, dried fruit or brown sugar.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Greece

  • 1975With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 1993With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 1991With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 1995With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 1992With an average score of 4.65/5
  • 1994With an average score of 4.50/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Greece

  • Assyrtiko
  • Aidani
  • Athiri
  • Mandilaria
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Malagouzia

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Greece

A wine route planned in the region of Greece? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Greece.

The word of the wine: Rosé (champagne)

Unique rosé wine made by blending white wine with a small amount of red Champagne. It is however possible to vinify the must directly into rosé.

Great natural sweet wines of Greece

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Want to buy a natural-sweet wine of Greece cheap or sell a natural-sweet wine of Greece at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.

Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Greece

Natural sweet wines from the region of Greece go well with generally quite well with dishes of spicy food or sweet desserts such as recipes of chicken curry with coconut milk and cashew nuts or real chocolate cake.

Organoleptic analysis of natural-sweet wine of Greece

On the nose the natural sweet wine of the region of Greece. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, spices or lychee and sometimes also flavors of dried apricot, oil or non oak.

The best vintages in natural-sweet wine of Greece

  • 2011With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.08/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.00/5

The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Greece

  • Muscat Blanc
  • Moscatel de Alejandría
  • Mavrodafni
  • Muscat of Alexandria

The best wineries and winemakers for natural-sweet wine of Greece

A wine route planned in the region of Greece? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best natural-sweet wine of Greece.

Discover the grape variety: Limnio

Certainly the oldest of the Greek grape varieties, it is given as having its first origins on the island of Lemnos or Limnos in the northern Aegean Sea, today much more cultivated in the northern part of Greece. It should not be confused with limniona, also of Greek origin, and to aggravate the confusion has as synonym limnio. Limnio can also be found in Romania, Italy, Germany, ... in France almost unknown.

News from the vineyard of Greece

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