The Wine Route in Greece - Wine Tourism World

Grapes have existed in Greece since prehistoric times. The ancient Greeks regarded wine as the refreshment of their lives, as illustrated by a series of deities, the central figure of which is Dionysus, god of fertility, wine and theatre.

The quality of Greek wine

The importance of wine in ancient Greek society and economy is confirmed by numerous surviving written records, now housed in various museums throughout the country. Following the Second World War, several factors created ideal conditions for an improvement in the quality of bottled Greek wine.

The landscapes of Macedonia differ from those of Southern Greece . In recent decades, Macedonia has rapidly caught up, especially with regard to quality red wine. The most traditional grape variety in the region is Xinomavro. This red variety is perfectly suited to semi-continental vineyards such as Amyntaio, Goumenissa, and Naoussa, which produce excellent Xinomavro.

In the Naoussa region, the oldest producer of bottled wine is the Boutari company, whose history began in 1879 with a winery in Stenimacho. The region produces OPAM Naoussa wine, a bright red wine with aromas of red fruits such as blackcurrant and hints of spice.

Between tradition and modernity

Halkidiki (Chalcidice), in addition to its magnificent beaches, boasts a wide range of vineyards. The Tsantali company has a contract with the monks of Mount Athos and has planted primarily Limnio and Athiri varieties. On the second peninsula of Halkidiki, there is the Karras Estate, which cultivates mostly Roditis and Limnio varieties, but also Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, and Grenache.

The region boasts numerous small, family-run wineries, as well as modern facilities equipped with the latest technology and some of the country's largest wine companies. If every glass of wine holds a story for the place and the people who created it, then northern Greece and its people have many delightful stories to share.

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Depuis 2014, chez Les Grappes, nous partons à la rencontre de vignerons passionnés partout en France pour dénicher des vins authentiques, vivants et pleins d'histoire. En travaillant directement avec plus de 500 vignerons, nous sélectionnons des cuvées que nous aimons vraiment et que nous avons envie de vous faire découvrir.

Ce blog est le prolongement de cette aventure. On y partage nos découvertes, nos conseils, nos coups de cœur, nos meilleurs accords mets-vins, des idées de dégustation et tout ce qui nous anime au quotidien autour du vin.

L'objectif est simple : vous aider à choisir des bouteilles qui vous ressemblent et à prendre encore plus de plaisir à les déguster.