Interest in Greek wine has been growing. As we head into autumn, here are two grape varieties worth investigating
has a treasure trove of more than 300 indigenous grape varieties, until recently unknown to even the nerdiest wine geek. However, interest in Greek wines has been growing over the past five years.Agiorgitiko is quite a mouthful to say, as are many Greek grape varieties for English-speakers. It is the most widely planted grape variety in Greece and can produce a range of styles from rosés, to rich full-bodied reds with soft tannins.
Xinomavro, grown mainly in northern Greece and the Naoussa region in particular is often compared to Nebbiolo, the grape responsible for Barolo and Barbaresco in northern Italy. You can see why. Both wines are aromatic, high in acidity and tannins, with an ability to age. I recommended the white Aldi Assyrtiko before; it offers fantastic value for money. The Athlon Nemea below is new to the retailer. It is not quite as good as the white wine but is still well worth trying out if you want an inexpensive introduction to Greek red wines.When it comes to food, do not restrict yourself to Greek food. With its tannic structure, Xinomavro tends to go better with grilled or roast meats, but it also goes nicely with fried or roast Mediterranean vegetables.
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