Aegean Islands

Aegean Islands is a wine region in Greece.

The signature grape is Assyrtiko, backed by Mandilaria and Mavrotragano.

The climate is mediterranean.

The vineyards themselves read as steep sites and terraces.

Dry white wine, sweet white wine and red wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows crisp, minerally, refreshing and rich and complex, plus four more.

The named areas within are Santorini, Samos, Rhodes and Crete.

Pour them alongside seafood, souvlaki and salads with feta.

Serve chilled.

In the glass.

Dry white: Crisp, Minerally, Refreshing.

Sweet white: Rich and complex, Such as vinsanto, Dried fruits and honey, Showcasing the unique vinification methods.

Red: Blended with local grape varieties.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

• Artemis Karamolegos '34', Santorini, Greece
• Artemis Karamolegos 'Pyritis' Santorini Mega Cuvee Assyrtiko, Greece
• Domaine Sigalas Kavalieros White, Santorini, Greece
• Domaine Sigalas Mavrotragano PGI Cyclades, Aegean Islands, Greece
• Domaine Sigalas MM Mavrotragano - Mandilaria, Santorini, Greece
• Domaine Sigalas Santorini Assyrtiko, Aegean Islands, Greece
• Estate Argyros Assyrtiko, Santorini, Greece
• Estate Argyros Atlantis White, Santorini, Greece

At the table.

• seafood
• souvlaki
• salads with feta

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve chilled.

Inside the region.

Nearby regions.

Aegean Islands: common questions

More from here: every wine region in Greece.