Greece was making wine when most of Europe was still drinking from the river. Today it's one of the most exciting wine countries on earth, with more than 300 native grapes, volcanic islands and a brilliant new generation of winemakers.
This guide gives each of 13 regions two illustrated pages, and decodes Greek labels, so you can choose an Assyrtiko, Xinomavro or Agiorgitiko with confidence.
What's inside
Drama, Naoussa, Amyndeon, Zitsa and Rapsani in the north
Attica, Nemea, Mantinia and Patras in the centre and Peloponnese
Cephalonia, Santorini, Samos and Crete on the islands
A wine map of Greece and two pages on reading a Greek label, including Greek script
Classic bottles at every price, food matches and my verdict on each region
A one-page cheat sheet of all 13 regions
Greece was making wine when most of Europe was still drinking from the river. Today it's one of the most exciting wine countries on earth, with more than 300 native grapes, volcanic islands and a brilliant new generation of winemakers.
This guide gives each of 13 regions two illustrated pages, and decodes Greek labels, so you can choose an Assyrtiko, Xinomavro or Agiorgitiko with confidence.
What's inside
Drama, Naoussa, Amyndeon, Zitsa and Rapsani in the north
Attica, Nemea, Mantinia and Patras in the centre and Peloponnese
Cephalonia, Santorini, Samos and Crete on the islands
A wine map of Greece and two pages on reading a Greek label, including Greek script
Classic bottles at every price, food matches and my verdict on each region
A one-page cheat sheet of all 13 regions
