Learn About Greek Wine
Agiorgitiko is the red grape behind Nemea, Greece's best-known red-wine appellation. This path covers the grape, its region, and how Greek wine labels work.
Start with the essentials
Greek wine classification
Greek wine classification decoded: understand PDO, PGI, OPAP, and OPE labels so you can read any bottle from Santorini to Nemea with confidence.
Types of wine
Red, white, rosé, sparkling, and fortified: the five main types of wine explained clearly, with tasting notes, food pairings, and tips for choosing.
How is wine made
Curious how wine is made? We break down every step of the winemaking process: harvest, crush, fermentation, aging, and bottling, in plain English.
How to read a wine label
Learn how to read a wine label and decode producer, region, vintage, variety, and quality terms, so you can pick confidently every time.
The regions
The grapes
Agiorgitiko
Discover Agiorgitiko, one of Greece’s most widely planted red grapes: flavor profile, best regions, food pairings, and serving tips in plain English.
Xinomavro
Discover what xinomavro tastes like, where it comes from, and which foods pair with this tannic, complex Greek red grape variety.
Assyrtiko
Discover what Assyrtiko tastes like, where it comes from, and how to serve it. Your complete guide to Greece's most electric white wine grape.
Food pairings
Agiorgitiko food pairing
Discover Agiorgitiko food pairings, from lamb souvlaki to slow-cooked braises. Learn why this Greek red from Nemea excels at the table.
Assyrtiko food pairing
Sharp acidity, volcanic salinity, and citrus zest make Assyrtiko a natural match for seafood, feta, and more. Find the best food pairings for this Greek white.
Xinomavro food pairing
Xinomavro's high acidity and grippy tannins call for specific foods. Discover the best xinomavro food pairing ideas, from lamb to tomato-based pasta.
Compare and test yourself
Agiorgitiko vs Sangiovese
Agiorgitiko vs Sangiovese compared: body, acidity, food pairings, and price tier so you can choose the right red for your table tonight.
Xinomavro vs Nebbiolo
Xinomavro vs Nebbiolo compared: body, acidity, tannin, food pairings, and price tier. Find out which grippy red belongs in your glass tonight.
Assyrtiko vs Sauvignon Blanc
Assyrtiko vs Sauvignon Blanc compared on taste, body, acidity, food pairing, and price tier, find out which crisp white belongs in your glass.
Agiorgitiko quiz
How well do you know agiorgitiko? A free beginner and advanced wine quiz with instant results and no sign-up.
Assyrtiko quiz
How well do you know Assyrtiko? A free beginner and advanced wine quiz with instant results and no sign-up.
Xinomavro quiz
How well do you know Xinomavro? A free beginner and advanced wine quiz with instant results and no sign-up.
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