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What to eat & drink in Greece? Top 35 Greek Fruits (Types and Products)

Last update: Wed Feb 19 2025
Top 35 Greek Fruits (Types and Products)
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Best Greek Fruits (types and products) Types

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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 though these peach varieties originated in China, the excellent weather and soil conditions combined with systematic cultivation made them adapt quickly to the Mediterranean, and they quickly became one of the most popular fruits in Greece.


They are harvested when ripe and immediately inspected and packed to retain their freshness. Due to their rich aroma and sweet taste, they are highly sought after by consumers both in Greece and beyond, especially in the markets of Europe and the Arabian Peninsula, where they are sold from the end of May to the end of October.

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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.


This variety of mandarins is among the most aromatic in the world. Even when they are unripe, the persistence of their aroma will make anyone love them at the first bite. Amazingly, their aroma escapes the citrus groves, taking over the entire island, making Chios known both in Greece and abroad as 'Myrovolos' – the fragrant island. 
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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 oranges have a strong fragrance.


They are quite large, slightly elongated, and quite firm, which makes them easy to transport. It is often said that Cretan oranges are the best in the world. According to Greek mythology, these oranges were kept in the Gardens of the Esperides, away from humans. 
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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 the Zagora Agricultural Cooperative.


They owe their distinctive characteristics to high altitudes where they are grown, special weather conditions and the use of traditional cultivation techniques. Mila Zagoras Piliou are harvested by hand after their ripeness is checked. Following the quality assessment, they are packed and stored in the cooperative's modern installations. 
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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.


It is also used to make dense and perfumed dessert styles. On the nose, the wines display intense aromas often reminiscent of peaches, pears, and tropical fruit, usually with citrusy, herbal, and subtle floral notes. On the palate, they are full-bodied, rich, and round, and the best examples manage to remain lively and fresh. 
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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 the recent shift to quality has slightly improved its reputation.


Roditis is terroir-driven, and the grape is multi-clonal (at least three confirmed clones), creating wines with somewhat different characters and features. The best expressions come from old vines and high altitudes, resulting in subtly aromatic wines with a medium body and high acidity, such as those from Aigialia Slopes in the Peloponnese. 
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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 two most important factors contributing to the high quality of this fruit and its ability to keep for up to nine months after harvesting.


This kiwi, recognized for its distinct characteristics and its delicate exotic aroma is called 'the Fruit of Olympus'. The kiwi grown on the Pieria plains is the Hayward varietal. It has a reddish green skin and particularly juicy, pale green flesh. 
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Wine Variety

PELOPONNESE, Greece
4.3
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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 several styles, and it is often used as a backbone in many Greek blends.


It is best known as a full-bodied red, usually coming from Nemea, but it can also be made into young, light red wines, fresh rosés, or dessert styles. Agiorgitiko wines are typically characterized by fruity aromas, which are sometimes accompanied by notes of sweet spices. 
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Wine Variety

SANTORINI, Greece
4.3
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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 regardless of how long they ripen, which gives these wines a long aging potential.


Its popularity has grown recently due to its unusual character, which does not reflect the hot climate it comes from. Assyrtiko wines are dry, full-bodied white wines with citrus aromas and a pleasant minerality. This wine can also be blended with two other local varieties, Aidani and Athiri, during the production of the sweet wine Vinsanto. 
THE BEST Assyrtiko Wine Varieties
1 Ovilos
Ktima Biblia Chora Winery
Ovilos

4.9

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Wine Variety

PELOPONNESE, Greece
4.3
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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 popularized in the 1970s and ’80s, primarily by the producers from PDO Mantinia, the most important wine region for Moschofilero.


Varietal Moschofilero wines can be incredibly versatile. They will usually have bright and crisp acidity, which highlights their clean and fresh character. The wines from lower altitudes will usually have more freshness, and those from higher vineyards tend to have a more prominent floral character. 
THE BEST Moschofilero Wine Varieties
1 Hoof & Lour
Troupis Winery
Hoof & Lour

4.5

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2 Fteri
Troupis Winery
Fteri

4.5

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CRETE, Greece
4.3
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Apple
KASTORIA, Greece
4.2
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SANTORINI, Greece
4.2
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CEPHALONIA, Greece
4.0
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CRETE, Greece
3.8
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LACONIA, Greece
3.8
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EPIRUS, Greece
n/a
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THESSALY, Greece
n/a
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Red Wine
THESSALY, Greece
n/a
35
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Best Greek Fruits (types and products) Producers

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ERIZA is a jam producer based in Kalamata, Greece. They are known for utilizing locally sourced, high-quality fruits in their products. The company emphasizes traditional methods of jam-making, preserving the natural flavors and nutritional value of the fruits.


Their product line includes a variety of flavors, catering to both domestic and international markets.
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Great Taste Awards - 3 stars

2021

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Citrus Aroma Mnimis is a producer of marmalade and other citrus-based products based in Chios, Greece. The company focuses on showcasing the unique flavors of the island's citrus fruits. They use traditional recipes and locally sourced ingredients to create their products.


The company's product line includes marmalades, spoon sweets, and liqueurs. They emphasize sustainability and environmentally friendly production practices.
AWARDS

Great Taste Awards - 2 stars

2024, 2023, 2021

Great Taste Awards - 3 stars

2021

BEST Citrus Aroma Mnimis Fruits (types and products)
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Best Greek Fruits (types and products)

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2021

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The product "CHIOS MANDARIN PEEL SPOON SWEET" is crafted by Citrus Aroma Mnimis P. C., a company known for producing high-quality Greek traditional sweets. This unique delicacy features the peel of Chios mandarins, prepared in a way that preserves their natural aroma and flavor.


The mandarin peels are candied and then preserved in a sweet syrup, making them ideal for enjoying as a dessert or as a topping for other dishes. This spoon sweet is part of a rich Greek tradition where fruits are preserved in sugar, and it highlights the distinctive citrus notes of the Chios mandarin. 
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Great Taste Awards - 2 stars

2023

TasteAtlas food rankings are based on the ratings of the TasteAtlas audience, with a series of mechanisms that recognize real users and that ignore bot, nationalist or local patriotic ratings, and give additional value to the ratings of users that the system recognizes as knowledgeable. For the “Top 35 Greek Fruits (Types and Products)” list until February 19, 2025, 1,149 ratings were recorded, of which 479 were recognized by the system as legitimate. TasteAtlas Rankings should not be seen as the final global conclusion about food. Their purpose is to promote excellent local foods, instill pride in traditional dishes, and arouse curiosity about dishes you haven’t tried.

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