Zakynthos has a long tradition of winemaking, rooted in the vineyards that cover its central plain and rolling hills. The island’s most famous wine is Verdea, a crisp dry white made from a blend of local grapes and aged in the old way. Under Venetian rule it was shipped across Europe. Other island wines, both … Read more
Olive oil flows through every aspect of Cretan life, from the kitchen table to the terraced hillsides blanketed in silver-green groves. Millions of olive trees carpet the island, their roots reaching back to Minoan times and their branches still feeding families today. The island produces exceptional extra-virgin oil, most notably from the Koroneiko variety, celebrated … Read more
Athens has a thriving, sophisticated wine-bar scene, from cosy spots pouring rare Greek labels to natural-wine havens, where you can discover indigenous grapes like assyrtiko and agiorgitiko by the glass. Pair a tasting with skip-the-line sightseeing tickets and tours from My Greece Tours for a delicious side of the city. This wine-lover’s guide is a … Read more