Naoussa, located on the slopes of Mount Vermion, was one of the first AOC regions to be registered in Greece and produces delicious, full-bodied red wines made from the native grape, Xinomavro. Ouzo is a clear, 80-proof alcoholic beverage that is flavored with anise and drunk widely throughout Greece.18 Oct 2016
What is the traditional wine of Greece?
Retsina. Retsina is the best known traditional Greek wine.
What is Greek red wine called?
Agiorgitiko
What wines are in Greece?
- LIMNIONA FROM THESSALY.
- SANTORINI ASSYRTIKO.
- NAOUSSA XINOMAVRO. Greece's world-class grape.
- NEMEA AGIORGITIKO. An indigenous Greek version of Bordeaux Cabernet Sauvignon.
- PELOPONNESE MOSCHOFILERO. If you like good-quality Pinot Grigio, this local Greek grape's for you.
What is popular Greek wine?
Agiorgitiko is the most widely planted red grape variety in Greece. It is cultivated in several wine regions, but Nemea, where the grape originated, is its most important region. Agiorgitiko wines are typically characterized by fruity aromas, which are sometimes accompanied by notes of sweet spices.11 Jan 2021
Assyrtiko is one of the top wines in Greece, produced all over the country. Assyrtiko's most impressive region is its place of origin on the island of Santorini. This is a lean white wine with passion fruit, flint, and lemon flavors, subtle bitterness, and saltiness on the finish.23 Aug 2017
NAOUSSA XINOMAVRO Greece's world-class grape. Apostolos Thymiopoulos is described by leading Greek Master of Wine Yiannis Karakasis as "one of the stars of Greek winemaking" and his Xinomavro is breathtakingly good; full-bodied yet somehow supremely graceful.3 Aug 2018
What wine is popular in Greece?
Assyrtiko is one of the most popular and recognized wine varieties in Greece and can be found all across the country since its production is not limited to one specific region, but rather covers the majority of the land.20 Dec 2021
What is a sweet Greek wine?
Mavrodaphne is a red wine grape variety grown in the Peloponnese in Greece. It is best known for producing sweet dessert wine, though it is sometimes used to produce dry wines. The name itself is Greek for “black laurel.” Synonyms or alternate spellings for Mavrodaphne include Mavrodaphni and Mavrodafni.