Greek Wine and Food Pairing
Greek wines are made to be enjoyed with food. The reds and whites featured below share a sturdy acid structure that handles grilled and fried foods and sharply dressed salads with equal ease. Here, we're matching archetypal recipes from our Food & Drink archives with Greek wines, letting their personalities shine. The next best thing to a holiday in Greece….
Greek Shrimp & Orzo Salad
Pair dry, salty Assyrtiko with this Mediterranean pasta salad recipe.
Seafood Salad for a Crowd
This party-friendly seafood salad recipe begs for a glass of crisp Greek white with bracing acidity.
Peppered Tuna with Olive Salsa
This versatile tuna and tomato dish can pair with lighter-bodied reds or full-bodied and oak aged whites.
Fritto Misto
Citrusy, dry Assyrtiko makes a marvelous match for lightly battered fried seafood.
Garlicky Lamb Chops with Dilled Sun-Dried Tomato Tzatziki & Roasted Pecorino Asparagus
Elegant and earthy Greek reds are an ideal partner to rustic lamb recipes like this one.
Pork Souvlaki
Try lightly chilled Xinomavro for a stunning summer pairing with grilled pork souvlaki.
