Attika

Attika is a wine region of Greece.

The signature grape is Savatiano, backed by Assyrtiko, Roditis, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.

Vines root into free-draining, gravel and sand.

The climate is mediterranean, running notable rainfall.

The vineyards themselves read as mountains.

Dry white wine and red wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows characteristic of retsina.

Quality is codified by the Appellation by Tradition, which is worth reading off the label.

Producers worth knowing include Domaine Costa Lazaridi, Domaine Papagiannakos, Kourtaki and Mylonas.

Pour them alongside seafood, grilled vegetables, greece’s traditional dishes and souvlaki.

Serve chilled.

In the glass.

Dry white: Characteristic of retsina.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

• Appellation by Tradition

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Achaia Clauss Demestica White, Attika, Greece
• Aoton Winery Roditis PGI Attica, Greece
• Aoton Winery Savatiano PGI Attica, Greece
• Boutari Malagousia Matsa PGI Pallini, Attika, Greece
• Chateau Kaniaris Dreamcatcher Sauvignon Blanc - Assyrtiko PGI Gerania, Attika, Greece
• Domaine Costa Lazaridi Oenotria Land Cabernet Sauvignon - Agiorgitiko PGI Attika, Greece
• Domaine Costa Lazaridi Oenotria Land Syrah - Agiorgitiko PGI Attika, Greece
• Domaine Papagiannakos 'Kalogeri' Cabernet Sauvignon PGI Attika, Greece

At the table.

• Seafood
• Grilled Vegetables
• Greece’s traditional dishes
• Souvlaki
• Feta Cheese

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve chilled.

Nearby regions.

Attika: common questions

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