Greece

What Makes Greek Wines & Spirits Special

Greece has one of the oldest continuous wine traditions in the world. With volcanic soils, high altitudes, and coastal climate influence, Greek wines deliver vibrant acidity, mineral depth, and unique indigenous varietal character. Beyond wine, Greek spirits and liqueurs like Metaxa and mastiha reflect botanical heritage and distillation craft.

Key Grape Varieties & Styles

• Assyrtiko: Greece’s flagship white, especially from Santorini — crisp, saline, and age-worthy. Example: GAIA Monograph Assyrtiko 2024.
• Savatiano: Widely grown in Attica. Fresh herbal whites like Domaine Papagiannakos Savatiano Old Vines 2023.
• Liatiko / Red Crete & Other Reds: Richer reds from Crete and mainland; expressive and rustic. Example: Lyrarakis Liatiko 2023.
• Greek Liqueurs & Spirits: Unique to Greece are botanical and aged spirits. Try Kleos Mastiha Spirit (a mastiha-based botanical spirit). Also, Metaxa 7 Star is an amber Greek spirit blending Muscat wine with distillates and botanicals.

How to Serve & Pair Greek Wines

Whites (Assyrtiko, Savatiano) shine when served chilled (8–12 °C). Pair with seafood, grilled vegetables, salads, and Mediterranean fare. Reds and liquescent styles like Metaxa can be enjoyed slightly cooler than typical reds (14–16 °C) or neat as after-dinner drinks.

Why Shop Greek at Blackwell’s?

We select Greek bottles and spirits based on authenticity and terroir expression. Whether you're exploring Aegean whites or Greek heritage liquors, our collection brings you rare finds and everyday gems with fast, careful shipping.

Featured Products

Explore these highlights: GAIA Notios White 2023, Domaine Papagiannakos Savatiano Old Vines 2023, GAIA Monograph Assyrtiko 2024 , Kleos Mastiha Spirit , Metaxa 7 Star .