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The holiday season is knocking on our doors, so let us suggest some exclusive Greek wines for your Christmas and New Year tables.
The wines have always been a major part of Greek gastronomy and culture. The history of oinology in Greece counts hundreds of years.
Greek wines, once “mystery water” for the world community, later on, are gathering their fans between worldwide wine lovers, leading to a growth of wine production and export.
There are 4 main grape varieties in Greece, so our suggestions will be based on them.
They are of different taste style and not hard to be found in the market. If unavailable, a wine expert in a wine shop or restaurant will easily advise a comprehensive alternative.
Alpha Xinomavro Single Vineyard Hedgehog, Alpha Estate (Red wine)
This selection of dry red wine with a rich flavored taste. It produced in a gorgeous handmade package.
To serve with: as a dry red is pairs good with all roasted meats, like a lamb, beef, chicken, or pork.
Sigalas of Santorini
The wines of Santorini Island for a lot of years are a Holy drink for Greeks. Grown on volcanic soil they have a unique taste and thin flavor.
To serve with: any kind of seafood, vegetables and of course with cheese plates.
Malagousia Variety from famous Ktima Gerovassiliou
This wine has a rich citrusy flavor. Thus it has a unique creamy aroma because the wine rests in oak barrels.
The Gerovassiliou vineyard is well known and famous winemakers in Greece.
To serve with: the best for starters and as an apprentice.
Vin Doux from Samos Island
Produced from a “nectar” Muscat grape variety this wine has a rich flower and intense notes.
To serve with: always cold, with the meat or cheese plates, or with fruits after dinner.
