Greece has wonderful indigenous grape varieties.

Top Five Greek Grape Varieties to Try

Stefan Neumann MS, 27.07.2022

Can't make it to Greece this summer? Channel that holiday feeling by diving into wines featuring these Greek grape varieties instead.

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This Greek treasure has almost supernatural powers, teleporting you to the windswept beaches and sunny skies of Santorini island in an instant. Assyrtiko from Santorini, especially from producers like Argyros Estate, Karamolegos and Gaia, are some of the most sought after wines from Greece but equally delicious examples are found on Tinos island by T-Oinos Clos Stegasta. They are mouth-wateringly good and simply delicious with seafood. If you feel like playing it a bit safer in the beginning, Assyrtiko blended with Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc makes a wonderful marriage.

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