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The Sweet Wines of Greece

Written by Sandra Thomas-Comenole | Dec 27, 2021 5:15:00 PM

Greece has been known for its wines since antiquity, yet is one of the most underrated wine destinations today. In Greece, wine is deeply woven into the fabric of life. Greek vineyards are rich with a multitude of varieties and a limitless spectrum of choices. But, Greek sweet wines can be the perfect drink on any occasion and can win over even the most demanding wine lover.

We have put together a short list of some of our favorite sweet wine destinations in Greece. Choose one or choose them all! And let Keytours Vacations personalize your next food and wine vacation to Greece.


Travel to Santorini for Vinsanto

Vinsanto is produced exclusively on the Greek island of Santorini. Santorini is best known for is crystalline waters, picturesque villages and otherworldly volcanic landscape of black and red-sand beaches. Vinsanto, with its refreshing acidity and huge extract, is to be enjoyed either on its own or deliciously matched with baklava . Enjoy a glass of Vinsanto wine on the cliffside of Santorini with a panoramic view of the Aegean below.

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Enjoy Greek Muscat on Rhodes

Rhodes, the pearl of the Mediterranean region, is a cosmopolitan island that combines unique natural beauty and archaeological wealth with stunning beaches and intensive nightlife. This is a place for everyone: simultaneously youthful and family friendly, romantic and modern. The honey citrus flavors of the Greek Muscat wines can be enjoyed on their own or make a fine complement to white chocolate, feta and blue cheeses or candied fruits.

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Visit Crete for more varieties

Crete, the largest Greek island, is a place where Myth meets History, where the age-old Cretan culture teems in modern villas, where the sea meets the mountains and unspoiled nature coexists with modern tourist infrastructure. Crete has a thousand faces: one for each and every sort of traveler: the nature-lover, the explorer, the cosmopolitan, the lover of history and the wine lover. The rich Cretan vineyards offer two wonderful varieties for sweet wine lovers Liatiko and Romeiko. Enjoy Cretan sweet wines as an aperitif or enjoy them with fruit and Cretan spicy kefalograviera cheese.


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