THE GREAT GRAPES OF GREECE: A VIEW FROM MOUNT OLYMPUS
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,
