Either in the form of praise or prize, every year, Greek wine earns international distinctions. With a millennia-long tradition, wine-making has become part of the Greek DNA. However, becoming an international player is a privilege reserved for the few producing countries which combine quality with familiarity. Over the years, Greek wine has gained recognition but many agree that the existing potential can raise the country to greater achievements.

Greece boasts over 300 indigenous varieties, among which Assyrtiko (white), grown mainly on Santorini island, Agiorgitiko, grown in Nemea in the Peloponnese, and Xinomavro (red), grown widely in the northern province of Macedonia. Greece’s wine-growing regions are almost as varied as its grapes, with vineyards in every area: Macedonia in the north, the Ionian Islands in the west, Crete to the south and the Aegean islands in the east.