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Greek Wine: One of Europe’s Oldest Wine Cultures

Wine has been part of Greek life for thousands of years. Long before many of Europe’s most famous wine regions existed, vines were already being cultivated across the Greek islands and mainland. From the ancient Minoans of Crete to the symposiums of classical Athens, wine has always sat at the centre of Greek culture, food and hospitality.

Today, Greek wine is going through an exciting modern revival. A new generation of producers are rediscovering native grape varieties, focusing on lower-intervention winemaking and showing just how distinctive Greek vineyards can be. While regions like Santorini and Crete have become favourites with wine lovers, there is still a real sense of discovery around Greek wine - which makes it one of the most rewarding countries to explore.

Greek Wine: One of Europe’s Oldest Wine Cultures

Wine has been part of Greek life for thousands of years. Long before many of Europe’s most famous wine regions existed, vines were already being cultivated across the Greek islands and mainland. From the ancient Minoans of Crete to the symposiums of classical Athens, wine has always sat at the centre of Greek culture, food and hospitality.

Today, Greek wine is going through an exciting modern revival. A new generation of producers are rediscovering native grape varieties, focusing on lower-intervention winemaking and showing just how distinctive Greek vineyards can be. While regions like Santorini and Crete have become favourites with wine lovers, there is still a real sense of discovery around Greek wine - which makes it one of the most rewarding countries to explore.

Hand harvesting green Vilana grapes from a vine

"THESE GRAPES WERE SAVED FROM EXTINCTION"

"THESE GRAPES WERE SAVED FROM EXTINCTION"

Crete has a suprisingly vibrant wine scene for such a small island. Key producer Lyrarakis wines have worked to ensure that the native Cretan grape varieties such as Plyto are still cultivated - producing some superb, distinctive, exciting wines that demand to reach a wider audience.

Crete has a suprisingly vibrant wine scene for such a small island. Key producer Lyrarakis wines have worked to ensure that the native Cretan grape varieties such as Plyto are still cultivated - producing some superb, distinctive, exciting wines that demand to reach a wider audience.

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Discover the wines of featured producerLyrarakiswith our curated cases:

Discover the wines of featured producerLyrarakiswith our curated cases:

Lyrarakis - Three Queens of Crete Wine Trio

Lyrarakis Single-Vineyard Discovery Trio

Lyrarakis - Crete in a Glass Mixed Wine Case

WHY TRY GREEK WINE?

For us, Greek wines offer something increasingly rare: bottles with genuine identity. They don’t feel interchangeable or over-polished. They taste of sunshine, sea air, mountain vineyards and local traditions that have survived for centuries.

For us, Greek wines offer something increasingly rare: bottles with genuine identity. They don’t feel interchangeable or over-polished. They taste of sunshine, sea air, mountain vineyards and local traditions that have survived for centuries.

What Makes Greek Wines Special?

What Makes Greek Wines Special?

  • Diverse Landscapes and Terroir:Greece’s combination of islands, mountains, coastal vineyards and high-altitude sites creates a huge range of wine styles. Cooling sea breezes, volcanic soils and limestone-rich mountain vineyards all contribute freshness, complexity and character.

  • Ancient Winemaking Heritage:Greece has one of the oldest winemaking traditions in the world, with a history stretching back more than 4,000 years. Modern producers combine this deep-rooted heritage with contemporary winemaking techniques.

  • Indigenous Grape Varieties:Greece is home to hundreds of native grape varieties found nowhere else. From the mineral precision of Assyrtiko to the aromatic richness of Vidiano, these grapes give Greek wine a completely distinctive identity.

  • Sustainable and Low-Intervention Farming:Many Greek producers work organically or with minimal intervention, helped by the country’s dry climate and traditional vineyard practices. Old vines, hand harvesting and low-input farming remain common across many of Greece’s best wine regions.
  • Diverse Landscapes and Terroir:Greece’s combination of islands, mountains, coastal vineyards and high-altitude sites creates a huge range of wine styles. Cooling sea breezes, volcanic soils and limestone-rich mountain vineyards all contribute freshness, complexity and character.

  • Ancient Winemaking Heritage:Greece has one of the oldest winemaking traditions in the world, with a history stretching back more than 4,000 years. Modern producers combine this deep-rooted heritage with contemporary winemaking techniques.

  • Indigenous Grape Varieties:Greece is home to hundreds of native grape varieties found nowhere else. From the mineral precision of Assyrtiko to the aromatic richness of Vidiano, these grapes give Greek wine a completely distinctive identity.

  • Sustainable and Low-Intervention Farming:Many Greek producers work organically or with minimal intervention, helped by the country’s dry climate and traditional vineyard practices. Old vines, hand harvesting and low-input farming remain common across many of Greece’s best wine regions.

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