Despite a proud winemaking history, recent decades have seen Greece lose its way in the consciousness of the global consumer. Things are changing fast though. New investment and a renewed interest in local varieties means Greece represents one of the most exciting wine frontiers around at the moment.
The Aegean Islands are home to some of Greece's most mineral driven white wines, grown on the volcanic soils of the island of Santorini from the Agiogitiko grape. The red
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Attica is a very small wine region in central Greece, sprawling out around the capital city Athens. Most producers focus on the Savatiano grape and some are improving the reputation rapidly.
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The wines of Crete have made tremendous progress in recent years and now boast a growing emphasis on local grapes such as Mantilari and Thrapsathiri.
Read more ▸Today the island of Kafalonia is home to some excellent wines. A wide variety of varieties are planted on mountainous soils and enjoy a mild, Mediterranean climate. Robola is one of the most popular grapes.
Read more ▸Large wine region in Northern Greece. Often confused, controversially, with wines from the Republic of Macedonia.
Read more ▸Home to some of Greece's best vineyards and wines, the Peloponnese is an area with plenty of viticultural excitement. Look out for age worthy reds from Nemea.
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