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THE GREAT GRAPES OF GREECE: A VIEW FROM MOUNT OLYMPUS

THE GREAT GRAPES OF GREECE: A VIEW FROM MOUNT OLYMPUS

January 27, 2022

So, I was thinking, folks need a quick way to learn about Greek grapes. One that is easy yet will make you look like a Greek wine expert in no time flat. Because I am sweet, kind, and want to spread Greek grape love all over the world, (Except for West Virginia. They can stick to Joe Manchin, Coal, and Oxycodone) here is another way to look at the major grapes of Greece. With quick bullet points that will make describing the wines a breeze. Soon enough you will be able to take my job. Learning this will be easier than wearing a mask.

 

WHITE AND GRAY GRAPES

AGRIPPIOTIS

Pronounciation: ah-grip-tea-otees

Location: Northern Peloponnesos

Classification: PGI Peloponnesos

Wine Styles: Dry Still White, Dry Still Orange

What International Grape Is It like? Marsanne, Light Viognier

Altitude: 600m to 900m

Climate: Mediterranean Tempered By Wind

Soil: Sand, Red Clay

Aromas and Palate: Pineapple, Fruit Compote, Dried Orange Peel, Wild Pear

 

AIDANI

Pronounciation: eye-dah-nee

Location: Cyclades, Santorini

Classification: PGI Cyclades,

Wine Styles: Dry Still White, Blending Grape, Sweet Amber Wine

What International Grape Is It like? Dry: Mineral Driven Chardonnay, Sweet: Sweet Sherry Mixed With Port

Altitude: 100m to 350m

Climate: Arid, Hot Summers, Mild Winters, Wind

Soil: Volcanic, Sand, Red Clay

Aromas and Palate: Dry: Green Apple, Quince, Wet Rocks, Salt, Dried Herbs. Sweet: Caramel, Salt, Toffee, Dates, Cocoa

 

 

ASPRO POTAMISI

Pronounciation: as-pro poh-ta-me-see

Location: Cyclades, Tinos

Classification: PGI Cyclades, EO Greece

Wine Styles: Dry Still White, Dry Still Orange

What International Grape Is It like? Semillon, Chenin Blanc

Altitude: 200m to 500m

Climate: Mediterranean Mixed With Arid, Windy

Soil: Granite, Limestone, Sand

Aromas and Palate: Mineral, Wet Stone, Dried Herb, Lemon, Almond, Orange Peel

 

ASSYRTIKO

Pronunciation: a-seer-tee-ko

Location: Santorini, Crete, Mainland

Classification: PDO Santorini, PGI Crete, PGI Florina

Wine Styles: Dry Still White, Naturally Sweet White, Fortified Sweet White, Dry Sparkling White

What International Grape Is It Like: If Dry Riesling And Sauvignon Blanc Had A Child, Burgundian Chardonnay

Altitude: 35m-550m

Climate: Desert, Dry Year Round, Strong Winds, Mediterranean Climate, Cool Winters, Hot Summers, Some Continental Climate Touches On The Mainland

Soil: Volcanic Soil, Schist, Limestone, Ferric Dusts, Gravel, White Clay, Calcareous Rocks

Aromas And Palate: Flint, Chalk, Quince, Lemon, Grapefruit, Pineapple

 

ATHIRI

Pronounciation: ah-thee-ree

Location: Cyclades, Central Greece

Classification: PGI Cyclades, PGI Attiki

Wine Styles: Dry Still White, Blending Grape

What International Grape Is It like? Pinot Grigio

Altitude: 50m to 200m

Climate: Arid, Hot Summers, Mild Winters, Wind

Soil: Volcanic, Sand, Red Clay

Aromas and Palate: Green Apple, Lime, Salt, White Peach, Chamomile

BADIKI

Pronounciation: ba-dee-kee

Location: Thessaly

Classification: PGI Tyrnavos

Wine Styles: Dry Still White, Dry Still Orange

What International Grape Is It like? Semillon, Grenache Blanc

Altitude: 100m to 450m

Climate: Continental With Hot Summers

Soil: Clay, Loam, Alluvial

Aromas and Palate: Orange Blossom, Chamomile, Candied Citrus, Lemon Verbena

 

BEGLERI

Pronounciation: beh-glare-eee

Location: Ikaria

Classification: PGI Ikaria

Wine Styles: Dry Still White, Dry Sparkling White, Dry Still Orange

What International Grape Is It like? Vermentino, Marsanne

Altitude: 100m to 450m

Climate: Mediterranean, Hot Dry Summers, Short Wet Winters

Soil: Sand, Calcareous, Limestone

Aromas and Palate: Dried Wild Herbs, Dried Lemon, White Stones, Mixed Citrus Peel, Sea Salt

 

BLACK MUSCAT OF TYRNAVOS

Pronounciation: mus-cat

Location: Thessaly

Classification: PGI Tyrnavos

Wine Styles: Dry Still Orange, Dry Sparkling Rose, Sweet Still Rose/Red

What International Grape Is It like? Other Black Muscats

Altitude: 200m to 500m

Climate: Mediterranean Mixed With Continental

Soil: Clay, Alluvial, Loam

Aromas and Palate: Black Cherry Compote, Cocoa, Dark Forest Fruit, Sweet Blood Orange

 

DEBINA

Pronounciation: deh-bee-nah

Location: Epirus

Classification: PGI Ionnina

Wine Styles: Dry Still White, Dry Sparkling White, Off-Dry Semi-Sparkling Orange

What International Grape Is It like? Lean Chardonnay, Dry Chenin Blanc

Altitude: 300m to 500m

Climate: Continental Climate, Warm Summers, Wet Winters

Soil: Limestone, Sandy Loam, Alluvial

Aromas and Palate: Flint, Quartz, Green Apple, Dried Grass, Green Tea

 

GAIDOURIA

Pronounciation: guy-dor-ree-ah

Location: Cyclades. Santorini

Classification: PGI Cyclades

Wine Styles: Dry Still White, Sweet Still White

What International Grape Is It like? Pinot Blanc

Altitude: 100m to 450m

Climate: Arid Mediterranean

Soil: Volcanic, Sand

Aromas and Palate: Wet Rocks, Sea Spray, Herbs, Lemon, Green Melon

 

KATSANO

Pronounciation: kaht-sah-no

Location: Cyclades, Santorini

Classification: PGI Cyclades

Wine Styles: Dry Still White, Sweet Still White

What International Grape Is It like? Pinot Grigio, Verdelho

Altitude: 100m to 450m

Climate: Arid Mediterranean

Soil: Volcanic, Sand

Aromas and Palate: Key Lime, The Beach, Fresh Herbs, Lemon, Lime, Salt

 

KYDONITSA

Pronounciation: key-doh-nee-tsa

Location: Pelponnesos

Classification: PGI Laconia, PGI Peloponnesos

Wine Styles: Dry Still White, Sweet Still White

What International Grape Is It like? Sauvignon Blanc,

Altitude: 100m to 700m

Climate: Mediterranean, Windy, Hot Dry Summers, Short Wet Winters

Soil: Clay, Alluvial, Limestone

Aromas and Palate: Citrus And Stones, Dried Herbs, Golden Apples, Lemon Juice

 

MALAGUOSIA

Pronunciation: ma-la-woo-zia

Location: Epanomi, Tyrnavos, Florina, Chalkidiki

Classification: PGI Epanomi, PGI Tyrnavos, PGI Florina, PGI Macedonia

Wine Styles: Dry White Still, Sweet White Still

What International Grape Is It Like: Viognier

Altitude: From 50m to 500m

Climate:From Mediterranean (Hot summer, Mild And Wet Winter) To Continental (Four Seasons, Like New England

Soil: Sandy, Calcareous Rocks, Clay, Loam, Limestone

Aromas And Palate: Pear, Apricot, Peach, Lemon, White Stones, Green Bell Pepper, Pineapple, Mint, Lemongrass

 

MALVASIA (ALSO MONEMVASIA)

Pronounciation: mal-va-zee-ah

Location: Crete

Classification: PGI Crete

Wine Styles: Dry Still White, Sweet Still White

What International Grape Is It like? Muscat

Altitude: 100m to 450m

Climate: Mediterranean, Hot Dry Summers, Short Wet Winters

Soil: Sand, Alluvial, Limestone, Granite

Aromas and Palate: Peaches, Jasmine, Dried Honey, Pears, Light Citrus

 

MONEMVASIA

Pronounciation: moan-nah-mah-vah-zee-nah

Location: Cyclades, Peloponnesos

Classification: PGI Cyclades, PGI Peloponnesos

Wine Styles: Dry Still White, Sweet Still White

What International Grape Is It like? Vermentino, Gruner Veltliner

Altitude: 50m to 500m

Climate: Mediterranean Tempered By Wind

Soil: Sand, Red Clay, Limestone, Volcanic

Aromas and Palate: Dried Wild Herbs, Lemon, Green Apple, Stone

 

MOSCHATO OF SPINAS

Pronounciation: maws-kah-tell

Location: Crete

Classification: PGI Crete

Wine Styles: Dry Still White

What International Grape Is It like? Muscat

Altitude: 50m to 600m

Climate: Mediterranean, Hot Dry Summers, Short Wet Winters

Soil: Sand, Granite, Alluvial, Limestone

Aromas and Palate: Grapes, White Stone Fruits, Lilies, Candied Lemon, Sweet Tarts But Dry

 

MOSCHOFILERO

Pronounciation: mos-ho-fee-le-roh

Location: Mantinia, Arcadia

Classification: PDO Mantinia

Wine Styles: Dry Still White, Dry Sparkling White, Dry Rose, Dry Sparkling Rose

What International Grape Is It like? Dry Muscat, Dry Gewurztraminer

Altitude: Over 650m

Climate: Continental, Cool Temperatures, Rain

Soil: Infertile, Rocky Clay

Aromas and Palate: Lemon Blossom, Rose Petals, Loukumi, Lime, Grapefruit, White Pepper

 

MUSCAT OF ALEXANDRIA

Pronounciation: mus-cat

Location: Cyclades, Lemnos

Classification: PGI Cyclades, PDO Lemnos

Wine Styles: Dry Still White, Dry Rose, Dry Orange, Sweet White

What International Grape Is It like? Muscat

Altitude: 25m to 100m

Climate: Mediterranean, Dry Summer, Moderate Winter

Soil: White to Red Clay, Volcanic Mixed With Sand

Aromas and Palate: White Flowers, Peaches, Cinnamon, Honey, Sweet Orange

 

ROBOLA

Pronunciation: ro-bo-la

Location: Cephalonia

Classification: PDO Robola Of Cephalonia

Wine Styles: Dry Still White

What International Grape Is It Like: Gruner Veltliner, Vermentino, Dry Riesling

Altitude: 50m-800m

Climate: Mediterranean Climate, Mild Winters, Cool Summers, Cool Sea Breezes

Soil: Limestone, Sand, Loose Clay, Ancient Sea Bed, Gravel

Aromas And Palate: Flint, Lemon Blossom, Lemon, Grapefruit, Lime Peel, Chalk, Beeswax

 

RODITIS

Pronounciation: row-dee-tees

Location: Attiki, Peloponnesos

Classification: PGI Attiki, PGI Peloponnesos

Wine Styles: Dry Still White, Dry Still Rose, Dry Still Orange

What International Grape Is It like? Pinot Grigio, Semillon

Altitude: 100m to 450m

Climate: Mediterranean, Hot Dry Summers, Short Wet Winters

Soil: Clay, Alluvial, Limestone

Aromas and Palate: Citrus Salad, Herbs, Sun Baked Earth, Myer Lemon, Golden Apples, Beeswax, Dried Blood Orange

 

ROZAKI

Pronounciation: row-zah-kee

Location: Cyclades, Tinos

Classification: PGI Cyclades, EO Greece

Wine Styles: Dry Still Rose, Blending Grape

What International Grape Is It like? Gamay, Dolcetto

Altitude: 100m to 500m

Climate: Mediterranean Mixed With Arid, Windy

Soil: Granite, Limestone, Sand

Aromas and Palate: Wild Strawberry, Blood Orange Peel, Herbs, Hibiscus

 

SANTAMERIANA

Pronounciation: santa-mer-ee-ana

Location: Attiki

Classification: PGI Attiki

Wine Styles: Dry Still White, Dry Still Orange

What International Grape Is It like? Semillon, Chardonnay From France

Altitude: 50m to 250m

Climate: Mediterranean, Hot Dry Summers, Short Wet Winters

Soil: Red Clay, Sand, Limestone

Aromas and Palate: Roasted Orange, A Sunny Beach, Roasted Lemon, Dried Honey, Lightly Salted Caramel

 

SAVATIANO

Pronounciation: sah-vah-tya-no

Location: Attiki

Classification: PGI Attiki

Wine Styles: Dry Still White, Dry Sparkling White

What International Grape Is It like? Chardonnay from Chablis meets great Pinot Grigio

Altitude: 50m to 500m

Climate: Mediterranean, Long Dry Summers, Wind, Moderate Winters

Soil: limestone, Sand, Clay

Aromas and Palate: Meyer Lemon, White Grapefruit, White Rocks, Stainless Steel, Lime Peel, Pinch Of Salt

 

SIDERITIS

Pronounciation: see-der-ree-tees

Location: Patras, Achaia, Peloponnesos

Classification: PGI Achaia

Wine Styles: Dry Still White, Dry Still Rose

What International Grape Is It like? Dry Chenin Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Aligote

Altitude: 50m to 200m

Climate: Mediterranean Tempered By Sea, Wind

Soil: Red Clay, Sand, Limestone

Aromas and Palate: Metal, Green Apple, White Pear, Granite

 

TSAOUSI

Pronounciation: sow-oo-see

Location: Ionian, Cephalonia

Classification: PGI Slopes of Aenos

Wine Styles: Dry Still White, Blending Grape

What International Grape Is It like? Albarino

Altitude: 100m to 750m

Climate: Mediterranean Mixed With Continental, More Rain Than Normal

Soil: Calcareous, Sand, Limestone

Aromas and Palate: Lemon, Chamomile, Wet Stones, Beeswax, White Flowers

 

VIDIANO

Pronounciation: vih-dya-no

Location: Crete

Classification: PGI Crete

Wine Styles: Dry Still White

What International Grape Is It like? Roussanne, Viognier, Pinot Blanc

Altitude: 200m-750m

Climate: Mediterranean Influenced by Wind and Mountains

Soil: Limestone, Volcanic, Sand, Alluvial

Aromas and Palate: Peach, Pear, Candied Lemon, White Flowers, Beeswax, Fruit Cocktail

 

XYNISTERI

Pronounciation: ksin-e-steri

Location: Cyprus

Classification: PGI Pitsilia

Wine Styles: Dry Still White, Sweet Still

What International Grape Is It like? Riesling, sauvignon Blanc

Altitude: 800m to 1400m

Climate: Mediterranean Adjusted By High Altitude, Windy

Soil: Sand, Volcanic

Aromas and Palate: Lime Blossom, Mint, Kumquat, Key Lime Juice, Flint

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RED GRAPES

AGIORGITIKO

Pronunciation: a-yor-yee-tee-ko

Location: Nemea, Korinthia, Macedonia

Classification: PDO Nemea, PGI Mt. Pangeon

Wine Styles: Dry Still Red, Dry Still Rose, Still Red Sweet, Still Red Fortified Sweet

What International Grape Is It Like: Merlot, Cabernet Franc

Altitude: 230m-900m

Climate: Mediterranean Climate, Mild Winters, Hot Summers, Long Autumns, In The North A Mediterranean-Continental Mix

Soil: Red Clay, Rocky Mix, Limestone

Aromas And Palate: Violet, Cherry, Raspberry, Plum, Black Currant, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Chocolate, Coffee

 

AVGOUSTIATIS

Pronounciation: ahv-goo-stee-ah-tees

Location: Peloponnesos

Classification: PGI Ilia

Wine Styles: Dry Still Red

What International Grape Is It like? Grenache

Altitude: 250m to 750m

Climate: Mediterranean

Soil: Clay, Sand, Limestone

Aromas and Palate: Wild Blackberry, Pepper, Dark Cherry, Red Earth, Cured Meat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FOKIANO

Pronounciation: fo-kyan-no

Location: Ikaria

Classification: PGI Ikaria

Wine Styles: Dry Still Red, Sweet Still Red

What International Grape Is It like? Classic Sangiovese

Altitude: 100m to 450m

Climate: Mediterranean, Wind

Soil: Clay, Sand, Volcanic

Aromas and Palate: Red Cherries, Cranberry, Dried Herbs, Baked Red Earth, Strawberry, Red Currant

 

KONIAROS

Pronounciation: cone-nya-rohs

Location: Thrace, Macedonia

Classification: PGI Serres

Wine Styles: Dry Still Red

What International Grape Is It like? Syrah

Altitude: 350m to 700m

Climate: Mediterranean Blended With Continental

Soil: Alluvial, Red Clay, Limestone

Aromas and Palate: Ripe Wild Blackberry, White Pepper, Black Pepper, Kalamata Olive, Black Cherry Coulis, Beef Jerky

 

KOSMAS

Pronounciation: kohs-mas

Location: Central Greece

Classification: EO Greece

Wine Styles: Dry Still Red

What International Grape Is It like? Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon

Altitude: 600m to 1200m

Climate: Alpine

Soil: Limestone, Alluvial

Aromas and Palate: Black Forest, Dark Forest, Cold Earth, Black Currants, Mint, Cocoa

 

KOTSIFALI

Pronounciation: coat-see-fall-ee

Location: Crete

Classification: PGI Crete

Wine Styles: Dry Still Red, Blending Grape

What International Grape Is It like? Nebbiolo Crossed With Grenache

Altitude: 350m to 1000m

Climate: Mediterranean Adjusted By Altitude And Wind

Soil: Sand, Volcanic, Limestone, Clay

Aromas and Palate: Dried Cherry, Tea, Fire Roasted Tomatoes, Wild Red Fruit, Red Dusty Earth

 

KOUMARIANO

Pronounciation: koo-mar-ya-no

Location: Tinos

Classification: EO Greece

Wine Styles: Dry Still Red, Dry Still Rose

What International Grape Is It like? Gamay, Grenache

Altitude: 50m to 350m

Climate: Mediterranean, Hot Dry Summers, High Winds, Short Wet Winters

Soil: Sand, Granite

Aromas and Palate: Wild Strawberry, Unsweetened Cranberry Sauce, Lavender, Sun Baked stones

 

KRASATO

Pronounciation: krah-sah-tow

Location: Mount Olympus

Classification: PDO Rapsani

Wine Styles: Dry Still Red, Blending Grape

What International Grape Is It like? Tempranillo

Altitude: 250m to 1000m

Climate: Mediterranean Tempered By Wind, Mountain Altitude

Soil: Sand, Red Clay, Limestone

Aromas and Palate: Red to Black Cherry, Red Earth, Mushrooms, Roasted Tomato

 

LIATIKO

Pronounciation: lee-ah-tee-ko

Location: Crete

Classification: PDO Sitia, PGI Crete

Wine Styles: Dry Still Red, Sweet Still Red

What International Grape Is It like? Classic Grenache, Nerello Mascalese, Mourvedre

Altitude: 250m to 1000m

Climate: Mediterranean Adjusted By Altitude And Wind

Soil: Clay, Sand, Volcanic, Alluvial

Aromas and Palate: Raspberry, Cherry, Earth, Smoke, Umami, Mixed Red Fruits, Beef Jerky, Leather

 

LIMNIO

Pronunciation: leem-nyo

Location: Macedonia

Classification: PGI Avdira, PGI Epanomi

Wine Styles: Dry Still Red

What International Grape Is It Like: Pinot Noir, Barbera

Altitude: 50m-250m

Climate: Mediterranean Climate, Cold Northern Winds, Temperature Balancing Depending On Proximity To Sea

Soil: Red Clay Loam, Quartz

Aromas And Palate: Cherry, Raspberry, Plum, Mint, Thyme, Clove, Cocoa, Coffee, Tobacco

 

LIMNIONA

Pronounciation: lim-nee-oh-na

Location: Tyrnavos

Classification: PGI Tyrnavos

Wine Styles: Dry Still Red, Dry Still Rose

What International Grape Is It like? Pinot Noir from Oregon, Barbera

Altitude: 50m to 350m

Climate: Continental, Four full seasons, A lot like New England

Soil: Fertile loam, Alluvial soil, Clay

Aromas and Palate: Soft Cherry, Blueberry, Smoke, Earthy, Velvet, Wild Raspberry

 

MANDILARIA/MANDILARI (ALSO PARIANO)

Pronounciation: man-dee-lahr-ee-ah

Location: Cyclades, Crete

Classification: PDO Rapsani

Wine Styles: Dry Still Red, Blending Grape, Sweet Still Red

What International Grape Is It like? Malbec, Sangiovese

Altitude: 50m to 750m

Climate: Arid, Mediterranean Tempered By Wind

Soil: Sand, Red Clay, Volcanic

Aromas and Palate: Black Fruit, Pepper, Earth, Mixed Berry Jam

 

MAVRO AMBELISSIMO

Pronounciation: mah-vro ahm-bell-ee-see-mo

Location: Cyprus

Classification: PGI Lemesos

Wine Styles: Dry Still Red

What International Grape Is It like? Gamay, Barbera

Altitude: 600m to 1500m

Climate: Mediterranean Adjusted by Altitude And Wind

Soil: Clay, Sand, Volcanic

Aromas and Palate: Red Cherry Preserves, Strawberry, White Pepper, Metal Bowl of Red Fruit

 

MAVRODAPHNE

Pronounciation: ma-vroh-daf-nee

Location: Ionian Islands, Northern Peloponnesos

Classification: PDO Cephalonia, PGI Achaia

Wine Styles: Dry Still Red, Sweet Red Grape

What International Grape Is It like? Merlot, Malbec

Altitude: 50m to 750m

Climate: Mediterranean Tempered By Wind, Mountain Altitude

Soil: Sand, Calcareous, Clay

Aromas and Palate: Blueberry, Dark Cherry, Holly Branch, Smoke, Forest Fruit Jam

 

MAVROFILERO

Pronounciation: mah-vroh-fee-ler-oh

Location: Pelponnesos

Classification: PGI Arcadia, PGI Pelopnnesos

Wine Styles: Dry Still Red, Dry Still Rose, Blending Grape

What International Grape Is It like? Dolcetto

Altitude: 250m to 600m

Climate: Mediterranean Blended With Continental

Soil: Clay, Alluvial, Loam

Aromas and Palate: Red Raspberry, Candied Pink Grapefruit, Dusty Earth

 

MAVRO KALAVRYTINO

Pronounciation: mah-vro ka-la-vree-tee-no

Location: Peloponnesos

Classification: PGI Aegialia

Wine Styles: Dry Still Red

What International Grape Is It like? Barbera, Primitivo

Altitude: 100m to 500m

Climate: Mediterranean

Soil: Clay, Sand, Limestone

Aromas and Palate: Red Cherry, Plum, Cinnamon, Leather, Black Fruit Jam

 

MAVRO POTAMISI

Pronounciation: mahv-pow-ta-mee-c

Location: Cyclades

Classification: EO Greece

Wine Styles: Dry Still Red, Dry Still Rose, Blending Grape

What International Grape Is It like? Gamay, Dolcetto

Altitude: 50m to 350m

Climate: Mediterranean, Hot Dry Summers, Windy, Short Wet Winters

Soil: Sand, Granite

Aromas and Palate: Citrus Salad, Herbs, Sun Baked Earth, Myer Lemon, Golden Apples, Beeswax, Dried Blood Orange

 

MAVROTRAGANO

Pronounciation: mah-vro-tra-ga-no

Location: Santorini

Classification: PGI Cyclades

Wine Styles: Dry Still Red

What International Grape Is It like? Malbec

Altitude: 300m to 550m

Climate: Mediterranean And Arid

Soil: Volcanic, Sand

Aromas and Palate: Black Fruit, Spice, Dust, Blood Orange, Forest Fruit Jam, White Pepper, Soy Sauce Soaked Cherries

 

MAVROUDI

Pronounciation: mah-vroo-dee

Location: Macedonia, Thrace

Classification: PGI Avdira, PGI Epanomi

Wine Styles: Dry Still Red, Blending Grape

What International Grape Is It like? Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir

Altitude: 50m to 450m

Climate: Mediterranean Meets Continental

Soil: Limestone, Granite, Sand, Clay

Aromas and Palate: Black Cherry, Smoke, Dark Earth, Blueberry, Forest

 

 

MOSCHOMAVRO

Pronounciation: moss-ko-mav-row

Location: North Central Macedonia

Classification: PGI Macedonia, PGI Siatista

Wine Styles: Dry Still Red, Blending Grape

What International Grape Is It like? Plousard, Earthy Barbera

Altitude: 350m to 700m

Climate: Arid, Within A Rain Shadow

Soil: Limestone

Aromas and Palate: Dried Red Fruit, Earth, Leather, Dried Wild Herbs, Tart Raspberry Jam

MOUCHTARO

Pronounciation: mook-ta-row

Location: Central Greece, Mt. Helicon

Classification: PGI Elikonas

Wine Styles: Dry Still Red

What International Grape Is It like? Malbec

Altitude: 400m to 600m

Climate: Continental

Soil: Sand, Loam

Aromas and Palate: Blueberry, Cocoa, Dark Earth, Pepper, Plum, Blackberry Preserves

 

NEGOSKA

Pronounciation: neh-go-ska

Location: Macedonia

Classification: PDO Goumenissa, PGI Macedonia

Wine Styles: Dry Still Red, Dry Still Rose, Blending Grape

What International Grape Is It like? Mourvedre, Rustic Barbera

Altitude: 300m to 600m

Climate: Continental, Windy

Soil: Clay, Sandy Loam, Mixed Rocky

Aromas and Palate: Blackberry, White Pepper, Soy Sauce, Roasted Tomato Jam, Black Cherry

 

STAVROTO

Pronounciation: sta-vrow-tow

Location: Mt. Olympus

Classification: PDO Rapsani

Wine Styles: Dry Still Red, Blending Grape

What International Grape Is It like? Grenache

Altitude: 250m to 1000m

Climate: Mediterranean Tempered By Wind, Mountain Altitude

Soil: Sand, Red Clay, Limestone

Aromas and Palate: Black Fruit, Spice, Red Dust, Wild Berries, Beef Jerky

 

TSAPOURNAKOS (CABERNET FRANC)

Pronounciation: tsah-pour-nah-kos

Location: West Macedonia

Classification: PGI Velvento

Wine Styles: Dry Still Red

What International Grape Is It like? Cabernet Franc

Altitude: 400m to 750m

Climate: Mediterranean Meets Continental

Soil: Limestone, Alluvial, Clay

Aromas and Palate: Black Cherry, Pepper, Black Plum, Blackberry, Earth, Cocoa

 

VERTZAMI

Pronounciation: vert-zah-me

Location: Ionian Islands, Epirus

Classification: PGI Lefkada

Wine Styles: Dry Still Red

What International Grape Is It like? Cabernet Sauvignon (Once Decanted)

Altitude: 200m to 750m

Climate: Mediterranean

Soil: Clay, Limestone, Sand

Aromas and Palate: Black Currant, Dark Forest, Black Plum, Coffee, Spice

 

VLAHIKO

Pronounciation: vla-hee-ko

Location: Epirus

Classification: PGI Ioannina

Wine Styles: Dry Still Red, Semi-Sweet Sparkling Orange

What International Grape Is It like? Tempranillo, Poulsard

Altitude: 200m to 550m

Climate: Continental, Wet, Cold

Soil: Limestone, Loam, Alluvial

Aromas and Palate: Dried Cherry, Rhubarb, Blood Orange, Leather, Tobacco, Barnyard, Dried Earth

 

XINOMAVRO

Pronunciation: ksee-no-ma-vro

Location: Across Macedonia, North Thessaly

Classification: PDO Naoussa, PDO Amyndeon, PDO Rapsani, PDO Goumenissa, PGI Siatista

Wine Styles: Dry Still Red, Dry Still White, Dry Still Rose, Dry Sparkling White, Dry Sparkling Rose

What International Grape Is It Like: Nebbiolo, Burgundian Pinot Noir

Altitude: 150m-750m

Climate: Continental Climate, Cold Winters, Snowfall, Warm To Hot Summers, Cooling Breezes From North And Sea

Soil: Loam, Limestone, All Sorts Of Clay, Sand

Aromas and Palate: Strawberry, Cherry, Sun-Dried Tomato, Olive, Tea, Thyme, Tobacco, Earth, Mushroom,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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