Crete—Greece’s largest island and home to a millennia-old winemaking heritage—continues to inspire with the abudance and quality potential of its indigenous grape varieties. Its rugged landscape, with winding mountain passes, varied altitudes, and a range of vineyard exposures, allows growers to cultivate vines in cooler
PDO Naoussa (ΠΟΠ Νάουσα) is one of Greece’s historic single-variety appellations, built entirely around Xinomavro and long associated with structured red wines designed for ageing. Yet this traditional description feels incomplete today, as it does not fully reflect the stylistic breadth the region is now able
It may be a single grape variety, but Agiorgitiko is best defined by its versatility. In today’s Greek vineyard, it stands as a clear example of how one variety can move across different places and styles, often exceeding expectations while retaining its core character. At