Greek Fruits

This Greek white grape variety is indigenous to the island of Santorini, but it can also be found on other Aegean island such as Paros. The soil of the island, which is rich in volcanic ash, seems to enable the grapes to retain their acidity regar... READ MORE

Agiorgitiko is the most widely planted red grape variety in Greece. It is cultivated in several wine regions, but Nemea, where the grape originated, is its most important region. Agiorgitiko is a versatile grape that can be vinified into ... READ MORE

Roditis is a pink-skinned variety from Greece that is cultivated throughout the mainland. It is the second most planted grape in Greece, used both in varietals and blends. The grape was mostly used for bland, inexpensive bulk wines, but t... READ MORE

Malagousia is an ancient, white-skinned Greek grape that was saved from extinction by Vangelis Gerovassiliou, who brought it back from obscurity in the 1970s. The grape produces aromatic dry wines, which are usually of excellent quality. ... READ MORE

These tasty peaches of the May Crest, Spring Crest, June Gold, Dixired, Red Haven, Maria Bianca, Sun Cloud, Flavor Crest, Sun Crest, J.H. Hale, Honey Dew Hale, Naoussa Late, and Loring varieties grow in the Greek region of Central Macedonia. Even ... READ MORE

Fragosika is a type of plant, a prickly pear cactus that produces flavorful fruit that’s packed with healthy nutrients and vitamins. This plant thrives throughout the Aegean islands, and on the island of Symi, fragosika has often be... READ MORE

Moschofilero is a Greek grape that hails from Peloponnese. It is an aromatic and late-ripening variety that delivers high yields, but it is sometimes sensitive and finicky to grow. Despite its common presence, Moschofilero was only popula... READ MORE

Vidiano is a native white grape from Crete that is mostly cultivated around Rethymnon. The grape is not widely known, but it has seen an upsurge in popularity in the last decade. It is usually used in varietal examples that are typically ... READ MORE

Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains is one of the oldest and most esteemed varieties of the Muscat grape family. Known for its small berries and tight clusters, this variety is highly prized for its aromatic qualities and versatility in winemaking... READ MORE

Mavrotragano is an old Greek variety that is currently experiencing a revival. The grape originates from Santorini, and it was mostly used in bland dessert wines and blends. It was nearly extinct until the winemakers Haridimos Hatzidakis ... READ MORE

Kidonitsa is a rare and ancient Greek grape that was once nearly extinct. It was saved by several producers from the Peloponnese region who realized that the grape has an excellent potential to produce aromatic white wines with a unique c... READ MORE

Robola is a white-skinned Greek grape that is grown in central Greece and the Ionian islands, but it is mainly associated with Cephalonia (Kefalonia), which is the home of the only Robola appellation. In the past, Robola was often mistake... READ MORE

Often dubbed as a true Mediterranean grape, this red-skinned variety from Greece typically produces aromatic wines that are high in alcohol but usually lack acidity and color. This is why Kostifali is mainly used in blends—most comm... READ MORE

Milo Kastorias are red and yellow apples cropped from the apple trees of the family Rosaceae and the sub-family Pomoideae in the prefecture of Kastoria. The red apples are of the varieties Starking, Starkrim... READ MORE

Savatiano is a white grape native to Greece, where it is used in varietal and blends. It was mostly used for unimpressive and bland table wines and the somewhat infamous Greek retsina—wine flavored with pine tree resin. Savatiano is... READ MORE

The size and quality of the fruit and its high sugar content can be ascribed to amazing weather, great exposure to the sun and properties of the soil. It has tender, tasty, slightly orange flesh with an intense aroma and quite a rough membrane. Th... READ MORE

Mila Zagoras Piliou are apples obtained from the Starking Delicious variety in Zagora, Makrirahi and Pouriou on the eastern side of Pilios. The systematic cultivation of these apples started in the 1960s under the supervision of ... READ MORE

The delicious Pierias kiwi was first grown in 1973 on the Pierian plains, and it showed an amazing adaptability to the microclimate of this region nestled between Mt. Pierus and Mt. Olympus. The soil composition and cultivation techniques are the ... READ MORE

Limniona is a red Greek grape native to Thessaly. Although it is still rare, it is slowly becoming one of the trendiest Greek wines. The grape is used in the production of dry red wines. It was mainly used as a blending grape throughout h... READ MORE

These apples come from trees of the Malus domestica Borkh species that grow within the borders of Portaria, Makrinitsa, Zagora, Agria, Artemida, Mouresi, Milies, and Afetes. It is a famous small- to medium-sized apple with an elongated sh... READ MORE

These oranges of the Washington Navel variety are cultivated in the coastal areas of Chania prefecture on the island of Crete. They are harvested by hand from the middle of December until the middle of May. These exceptionally juicy and flavorful ... READ MORE

Debina is a white grape considered native to Epirus, Greece. The grape is best known for its high acidity. It is mostly used in the production of dry white wines and sparkling styles in Zítsa region. Although it does not classify a... READ MORE

Brought to Corfu from China in the 19th century, this kumquat (Fortunella margarita) quickly adapted to the mild climate of the island. The harvesting season lasts from January to May. They are traditionally harvested by hand, and only fr... READ MORE

These regional figs are produced using the Vasilika Mavra and Mavra Markopoulo varieties and are cultivated in the Markopoulo Mesogion municipality of Attica prefecture. Vasilika Mavra (Royal Black) is known as one of Greece's fi... READ MORE

This cherry is produced through cross-pollination between Tragana ofi Edhessa and Napoleon trees. These trees have been traditionally cultivated in the village of Rodochori in Kozani prefecture since the 1950s. These cherries wou... READ MORE

Vilana is a white grape variety native to Crete that produces fresh and light white wines. It is a very productive and resistant grape that was mainly used as a workhorse variety that often created unimpressive bland wines. However, it wa... READ MORE

This kiwi variety is cultivated in the fertile plains of the Spercheios River valley in the prefecture of Phthiotis. Even though kiwi trees usually need well-drained soil to grow, this type has adapted well to the region's hot climate and high lev... READ MORE

Tripoli Delicious Pilafa Apples are apples of the variety Delicious Pilafa cultivated in areas of the prefecture of Arcadia since the 1920s. The first known grower of these apples was Ilias Andreou Pilafas who brought the seed wi... READ MORE

Mavro Messenikola is a red wine grape variety from Greece, named after the region of Messenikolas in Thessaly. This grape is used primarily to produce dry red wines. The Mavro Messenikola designation of origin was established in 1989. The wines pr... READ MORE