Greek Wine Archives - Palm & Vine

3 min

Rare Varieties

Limnio Embodies The Potential of New Greek Wines

This week’s Rare Varieties feature takes us back to Greece to discover an ancient variety first mentioned by Homer. Actually, Homer wasn’t the only famous ancient Greek writer to talk…

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3 min

Rare Varieties

Liatiko – A Greek Red Wine On The Rise

Liatiko is a red variety that is experiencing a well-deserved ascent in Greece. Upon tasting this variety for myself, I’m happy to report that Liatiko deserves its rise in popularity.…

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6 min

Wine Pairings

Greek Dolmades Pair Well with Aromatic Whites

What comes to mind when you think of Greek food? I’m guessing gyros. Those delicious pitas stuffed with lamb and beef roasted to perfection, freshly shaved off the spit. Then…

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4 min

Rare Varieties

Malagousia – An expressive Variety Saved from Extinction

Malagousia is an ancient white Greek variety that was virtually unknown until the 1970’s. The credit for saving the variety goes to Porto Carras Winery in Halkidiki. They did the…

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3 min

Rare Varieties

Agiorgitiko – A Dynamic, food Friendly Greek Wine

Agiorgitiko is one of my favorite Greek varieties and by far the most fun to pronounce. The name translates to “ Saint George,” so if you can’t manage to pronounce…

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4 min

Rare Varieties

Moschofilero offers a True Taste of Greece

If you have been following my blog for a while, then you might already know I am Greek! Well, half Greek anyway. My Yiayia and Papouli, mom’s parents, were the…

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5 min

Wine Pairings

Spanakopita – A Greek Dish perfect for Every Occasion

What Can I Say, I’m Greek! Growing up in a Greek family meant always having the most delicious food, both regularly at home and especially when the family all got…