Wine from Thessalia comes out of Greece, where it sits as a wine region.
Growers build the wines around Xynomavro, filling out the blend with Limniona, Malagousia and Roditis.
The climate is mediterranean, running continental.
The vineyards themselves read as coastal, mountains and plains.
The region is known for red wine and white wine.
Quality is codified by the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), which is worth reading off the label.
The named areas within are Rapsani, Anhialos and Messenikola.
Grapes planted here.
Classifications.
- Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)
Bottles to look for.
- Boutari Ouzo, Thessaly, Greece
- Domaine Katsaros Cabernet Sauvignon PGI Krania, Thessalia, Greece
- Domaine Katsaros Chardonnay PGI Krania, Thessalia, Greece
- Domaine Katsaros Valos PGI Thessalia, Greece
- Domaine Zafeirakis 'Microcosmos' Malagousia PGI Tyrnavos, Thessalia, Greece
- Domaine Zafeirakis Assyrtiko PGI Tyrnavos, Thessalia, Greece
- Domaine Zafeirakis Limniona PGI Tyrnavos, Thessalia, Greece
- Domaine Zafeirakis Limniona Rose PGI Tyrnavos, Thessalia, Greece
Inside the region.
Nearby regions.
Thessalia: common questions
01.What grapes is Thessalia known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Thessalia make?+
03.Where is Thessalia?+
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