{"id":23181,"date":"2024-01-09T16:21:50","date_gmt":"2024-01-09T21:21:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divino.wine\/?p=23181"},"modified":"2024-01-09T16:31:18","modified_gmt":"2024-01-09T21:31:18","slug":"top-greek-wines-how-to-pronounce-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/divino.wine\/top-greek-wines-how-to-pronounce-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Greek Wines: How to Pronounce Them"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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How do you pronounce Greek wines? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wine pronunciation can be intimidating. Here at DiVino we are here to make every step of the wine experience easier. That means everything from wine education<\/a><\/strong> to wine tasting videos online<\/a><\/strong>! Keep reading to learn more about the top Greek wines and the grapes they are made from. Most of all, how to pronounce Greek wines, at a restaurant or a wine shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the Best Greek Wines?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Best is a matter of taste. There are certainly famous Greek wines, like Santorini and Retsina<\/a><\/strong>, but there are plenty of Greek wines to discover. This means starting with the most popular wine Grapes. In this video,<\/a><\/strong> we teach you how to pronounce 12 of the most common Greek wine grapes. This is a great place to start learning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Greek White Wine Grapes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Assyrtiko\u00a0– \u0391\u03c3\u03cd\u03c1\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03bf<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ah-SEER-tee-ko<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The primary grape in Greece\u2019s most famous white wine, Santorini. Named for the island where it was born. Assyrtiko is known for its incredible acidity which allows the wine to age for years, even decades, and stay bone dry, fresh, and mouthwatering. Find one online.<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Malagousia –\u00a0 \u039c\u03b1\u03bb\u03b1\u03b3\u03bf\u03c5\u03b6\u03b9\u03ac<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

mah-la-goo-zi-AH<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This grape was almost extinct, until a winemaker just south of Thessaloniki began to experiment with it. Now it grows throughout north and central Greece and produces medium-body wines with sumptuous aromas of exotic fruit, citrus, jasmine, mint and melon. Find one online.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monemvasi\u00e0\u00a0– \u039c\u03bf\u03bd\u03b5\u03bc\u03b2\u03b1\u03c3\u03b9\u03ac<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

mo-nem-vaz-ee-AH<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Not to be confused with Malvasia, Monemvasia makes high alcohol (think: big aromas) and low acid (think: easy to drink). It originated on the Peloponnese but grows mainly on Paros island. It is often sun-dried and blended with Malvasia to make rich dessert wines with notes of honey, dried fruit, and exotic spices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moschof\u00cclero – \u039c\u03bf\u03c3\u03c7\u03bf\u03c6\u03af\u03bb\u03b5\u03c1\u03bf<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

mo-sKo-FEE-lay-ro<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The queen of the Peloponnese, Moschof\u00eclero is pink-skinned, which means it makes white, ros\u00e9, and even red wines. Opulent and aromatic, Moschofilero makes delightful dry wines too, with notes of tangerine zest, lemon blossom, rose petals, and tropical fruit and flowers. Due to its smooth palate and sumptuous aromas, it also pairs great<\/a><\/strong> with Greek food! Find one online. <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rob\u00f2la – \u03a1\u03bf\u03bc\u03c0\u03cc\u03bb\u03b1<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ro-BO-la<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This grape grows mainly on the island of Kefalonia and has luscious notes of citrus and stone fruit, like lemon and peach. If you like a long smoky mineral finish, Rob\u00f2la is your guy.\u00a0Find one online.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rod\u00ectis – \u03a1\u03bf\u03b4\u03af\u03c4\u03b7\u03c2<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ro-DEET-ees<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Another pink-skinned grape variety, Rod\u00ectis is versatile and delicious. It grows throughout Greece and produces lively and dry white and ros\u00e9 wines. It also makes fantastic extended skin-contact wines, AKA, orange wine. Browse Roditis on<\/a>line.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Savatian\u00f2 –\u00a0 \u03a3\u03b1\u03b2\u03b2\u03b1\u03c4\u03b9\u03b1\u03bd\u03cc<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

sa-va-tee-ah-NO<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One of the most widely planted grapes in Greece, Savatian\u00f2 shows up in blends to bring fruit and flower aromas and to balance acidity. On its own it can produce very easy to drink wines or, with a little love in the winery, loads of big juicy tropical fruit notes.\u00a0Find a Savatiano online.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vidian\u00f2 \u2013 \u0392\u03b9\u03b4\u03b9\u03b1\u03bd\u03cc<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

vee-dee-ah-NO<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Another ancient grape from the Island of Crete, Vidian\u00f2 can produce a tropical fruit salad on the nose with notes of lime, mango, and white peach. Find Vidiano online.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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