The Greek Wine Revolution
Episode 10: The Greek Wine Revolution Greece has emerged as one of the hottest new wine scenes in the world – so how did that happen? Andy Neather and Victoria Moore look at why Greek wine is so exciting right now, talk to leading figures, and tell you what’s worth looking out for. Interviewed: Alexandra Manousakis, Manousakis Winery, Crete Stefanos Kokotos, Maltby & Greek, London Featured: people and wines Paris Sigalas Apostolos Thymiopoulos (Jeunes Vignes Xinomavro) Vasilis Gerovassiliou Stelios Boutaris, Kir-Yianni Akrathos – Assyrtiko from the Halkidiki Nikos Karavitakis, Crete Laurens Hartman, Domaine Karanika Kechris retsina, Thessaloniki Feaured: grapes (accent given for pronunciation) Assýrtiko Xinómavro Vidianó Robóla Moschofílero Malagouzía Agiorgítiko Featured: places (accent given for pronunciation) Meganísi Oía, Santoríni Thessaloníki Gouménissa Chalkidikí/Halkidiki (Mount Athos) Chíos Chaniá, Crete Kefaloniá/Cephalonia Amýndeo/Amyndeon Recommended wines: Domaine Karanika sparkling wines (from Maltby & Greek, from £26.) Tetramythos Retsina Natur 2025 (from The Wine Society, £14.50.) Dalamaras Xinomavro, Naoussa (from The Wine Society and elsewhere, from £26.) Waitrose Blueprint Greek White (£9.25)
