GREEK WHITE WINES. OPA!

One of my favorite places in the world is Greece. Most of you might know Greece for the Aegean Sea, its islands, Kalamata olives, and the traditional Ouzo, but did you know Greece produces great white wines too?

Santorini


Well, let me introduce you to some of their best white grapes:

Assyrtiko: This grape is cultivated in the Santorini Island, and produces dry white wines that have citrus aromas and a mineral taste due mainly to the island’s volcanic soil.

Athiri: Is one of the most ancient grapes in Greece. You could find this grape in Macedonia, Rhodes and Attica. This grape has a thin skin, producing a sweet and fruity wine.

Lagorthi: Is a grape from the Peloponnese Region that produces wines with medium levels of alcohol; it has an elegant aroma combining peach, melon and basil flavors.



Peloponesse Region 


Malagousia: Is mainly cultivated in Macedonia, and is an elegant full body wine with medium acidity, offering aromas of exotic fruits, citrus, jasmine and mint.

Moschofilero: Is a distinct grape that has a gray colored skin that produces crisp wines with floral aromas, like roses and violets, with hints of spices. You can drink this as an aperitif.

Wines have been part of Greek culture for more than 3,000 years, and the ancient Greeks used to organize intellectual gatherings known as “symposia”, where they would eat and talk about philosophical matters while drinking wine. Seems like a good plan to me.

Opa!