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Greek wine in this video starts with native grapes, including Assyrtiko, then basic reds and whites and how they taste. Pairings named are seafood, grilled meat, cheese and mezze.
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there's something magical about sipping
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wine while watching the sun dip below
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the Aian horizon greek wine isn't just a
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beverage it's a centuries old story
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captured in a glass woven with culture
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sun sea and soil but you don't have to
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visit Santorini to taste this magic with
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a little knowledge you can savor
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Greece's finest drops from anywhere in
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the world greek wines are among the
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oldest in existence with wine- making
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traditions dating back over 6,500 years
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despite this deep heritage they remain
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some of the most underappreciated
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treasures in the global wine scene what
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makes them unique indigenous grape
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varieties diverse microclimates and a
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deep rooted respect for the land start
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with the whites acerico the shining star
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of Santorini offers crisp acidity and
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mineral complexity it pairs beautifully
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with grilled seafood lemon drenched
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octopus or a fresh Greek salad another
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delightful white mocoilo is floral and
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aromatic ideal with lighter fair like
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sushi or feta stuffed vegetables on the
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red side xyomo is Greece's bold answer
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to nebio structured tanic and perfect
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for aging try it with lamb sulaki or a
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hardy musaka ayuridico from the
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pelpineese is softer fruit forward and
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versatile making it a great companion to
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roasted meats or even pizza don't
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overlook Greece's lesserk known gems
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malagua a revived aromatic white grape
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bursts with tropical notes and elevates
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spicy dishes or tangy cheeses limnona an
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emerging red charms with elegance and
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finesse think mushroom risoto or duck
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breast pairing Greek wines is all about
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embracing freshness vibrancy and balance
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mediterranean cuisine with its olive oil
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herbs seafood and grilled meats offers
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the perfect backdrop the rule of thumb
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match the wine's character to the dish's
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dominant flavors high acid wines cut
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through rich sauces lighter wines
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complnt delicate herbs fullbodied reds
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shine with grilled or brazed meats but
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beyond pairings Greek wine is about
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experience it's the clink of glasses
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between friends the taste of the sun in
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your drink the blend of tradition and
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innovation whether you're new to wine or
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a seasoned connoisseur exploring Greek
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varietals is an invitation to expand
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your pallet and journey into the heart
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of one of the world's most captivating
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wine
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cultures which Greek wine are you most
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excited to try and what dish would you
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pair it with
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