Grape varieties of Central Greece Wines

Savatiano is one of the most ancient Greek grapes and produces light and refreshing whites with herbal aromas and fascinating ageing potential (PGI Evia, PGI Thiva, PGI Atalanti Valley). The aromatic Malagouzia creates zesty, expressive and intensely aromatic wines (PGI Atalanti Valley, PGI Evia, PGI Thiva, PGI Ritsona).

The star indigenous red grape varieties of the region are Mouctharo (PGI Thiva), Mavrokountoura (PGI Evia) , and Vradiano (PGI Lilantio Pedio, PGI Evia). Mouchtarto, grown exclusively in Askri, produces refreshing rose wines and deep-coloured, fruity and mineral reds. Mavrokountoura yields zesty roses ideal for easy drinking alongside mellow but sturdy reds. Vradiano produces fruity roses and rich, spicy reds.

All these indigenous grape varieties have been revived in recent years by the local vine growers and winemakers in their quest to preserve Greece's viticulture heritage.

Savatiano grape variety

Savatiano is by far the most planted indigenous grape variety in Greece and probably one the most ancient ones in Greece. Its ability to deliver high yields

Assyrtiko grape variety

Assyrtiko is by far the most famous Greek white grape variety worldwide.

Malagouzia grape variety

Nicknamed, the Greek Cinderella grape, Malagousia is one of the few indigenous grape varieties that's grown all over Greece.

Mavrokountoura grape variety

Mavrokountoura is called many different names in the central and south Aegean islands, such as Mandilari and Amorgiano. This dark-skinned indigenous Greek

Vradiano grape variety

Vradiano is not only a very old grape variety that used to grow on the east shore of Central Greece and in Sporades islands but until recently, Vradiano

Mouctharo grape variety

Mouchtaro is a very rare indigenous dark-skinned grape variety of Central Greece. Up until recently, it could only be found in Askri Valley, where the