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Greece wine travel guide

Greece has one of the oldest wine traditions in the world, and modern Greek wine is increasingly being discovered across Europe. On Santorini, Assyrtiko grows on volcanic soil; on Crete, grapes such as Kotsifali. Athens has a growing number of wine bars and makes a good starting point. Combine winery visits with the islands and Greek cuisine.

5 wineries
1 wine bar
2 restaurants

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Anhydrous

Anhydrous

Kontochoriou, Thira 847 00
The Anhydrous Cellar Door, a 10-minute walk from the centre of Fira, offers tours, wine tastings, lunches and cooking classes from April to October. The tastings are interactive: visitors learn step b…
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Domaine Sigalas

Domaine Sigalas

Baxes, Oia, Santorini 847 02
Paris Sigalas built the most respected Assyrtiko producer on Santorini from nothing. A winegrower by nature (and a mathematics professor by training), with deep respect for the unique kouloura vineyar…
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Dourakis Winery

Dourakis Winery

Alikampos, Apokoronou, CHANIA 730 07
An award-winning, sustainable boutique winery in the beautiful mountain village of Alikampos, open all year round for tours and tastings. Stroll through the botanical garden full of Cretan herbs, and …
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Gerovassiliou Estate

Gerovassiliou Estate

ktima Gerovassiliou, Epanomi 575 00
Vangelis Gerovassiliou is the architect of modern Greek winemaking. He learned the trade as oenologist at Château Carras, but his own estate in Epanomi, near Thessaloniki, made him one of the most res…
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Manousakis Winery

Manousakis Winery

Βατόλακκος 730 05, Griekenland
One of the nicer wineries to visit on Crete. You can easily book a tour and tasting through the website, and taste some surprising wines here. They also have a menu of Greek dishes with children in mi…
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Restaurants in Greece

Orizontas

Orizontas

Od. Karlovasou – Platanos, 832 00 Platanos
In the mountain village of Platanos, on a hill high above the west coast of Samos, is a restaurant known among Greeks as the best on the whole island. A family business run by chef Vasilis and his wif…
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Salis

Salis

Akti Enoseos 3, Chania 731 32
Right on the old Venetian harbour of Chania, with a robust wine list ranging from local Cretan grape varieties to international labels. A seasonal menu with local produce, and a waterside terrace. Ope…
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Wine bars in Greece

Oinoscent

Oinoscent

Voulis 45-47, Athina 105 57
Oinoscent opened in 2008 as the very first wine bar in Athens, founded by brothers Danis and Agis Agapitos. Co-owner Aris Sklavenitis (twice winner of Best Sommelier of Greece) is now involved too, an…
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