Greek Red Wine: Bold Xinomavro, Agiorgitiko & Ancient Grapes

Popular Greek Red Wine Styles

Xinomavro is Greece's noble red, the star of Naoussa in the north. Often called the Greek Barolo, it makes structured, age worthy reds with red cherry, tomato, olive and firm tannins.

Agiorgitiko, from Nemea in the Peloponnese, is softer and more approachable, all plush red fruit, spice and velvety texture. It is the perfect place to start with Greek red.

Beyond these, you will find rare native grapes like Limniona and Cretan Liatiko, along with polished Syrah, showing just how much Greece has to offer.

How to Serve Greek Red Wine

Serve Greek reds at cool room temperature, around 16 to 18 degrees. Structured Xinomavro loves time to breathe in a decanter, which softens its firm tannins.

A larger, rounded glass helps their savoury, herbal aromas open up.

Food Pairing Ideas

Greek red is born for Mediterranean food. Xinomavro is a dream with slow cooked lamb, tomato based dishes and hard cheeses.

Smooth Agiorgitiko suits grilled meats, moussaka and a mezze spread, while lighter native reds are lovely with charcuterie and roast vegetables.

What Is Xinomavro?

Xinomavro is Greece's most celebrated red grape, grown above all in Naoussa in the north. Its name means acid black, a nod to its high acidity and deep colour.

It is often compared to Italy's Nebbiolo, the grape behind Barolo, thanks to its pale colour, firm tannins, high acidity and haunting aromas of red fruit, tomato, olive and dried herbs. The finest examples age beautifully for years.

If you love a savoury, structured, age worthy red, Xinomavro is a grape to seek out.

Why Buy Greek Red Wine at YourWines?

Every Greek red in our collection is handpicked by our team, from pioneering estates to exciting boutique growers, all chosen for quality and value. Whatever you are cooking, there is a Greek red here to discover.

Explore our wider red wine range, or browse by style with our full bodied red and dry red wine collections.

In the mood for a different style? Discover Greek white wine too, or step back to the full Greek wine range and explore every region.