Greece

Greek wine captures the rich history and diverse landscapes of Greece with its distinctive taste. Thriving on over 400 indigenous grape varities, Greece offers a vast range of unique wines representative of its varied microclimates and soil types, from Assyrtiko's volcanic, saline notes to the raspberry tones of Xinomavro. The Greek wine industry, although considered part of the Old World, holds an exciting position, balancing between its ancient wine-growing traditions and innovative modern techniques.

Among the most renowned forms of Greek wine is Retsina, a white or rosé wine famously infused with pine resin. This unique aromatic quality harks back to ancient times when resin was used as a sealant for amphorae. Muscat of Samos is another famous Greek wine, boasting a sweet, rich flavour created from the sun-drenched muscat grapes of the Aegean island, Samos.

Then there's the full-bodied, dry red, Agiorgitiko, and the zesty white, Moschofilero, both cultivated in the Peloponnese region. The volcanic island of Santorini, on the other hand, produces a crisp, dry white Assyritiko with a distinctive mineral character.

Each Greek wine is a testament to the land it comes from, and with the recent revival in Greek viticulture, there has been a surge in the production of high-quality, single varietal wines. Many Greek winemakers are fiercely proud of their indigenous grape varieties, celebrating their unique flavours and are not afraid to experiment with blends and ageing methods.

Greece's wine-producing regions are so diverse in culture, landscape, and climate that they offer a wide-ranging spectrum of wines each with their unique characteristics. It is truly a delight to explore the country through these wines – from the islands to the mainland, from high-altitude vineyards to the sea sprayed slopes of Santorini. Greek wine is undeniably a testament to Greece's rich history, ardent passion and love for winemaking.

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