Wine tasting: a unique tasting experience in Halkidiki
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Besides its long history and mythology, magnificent beaches, natural scenery, and lively nightlife, Halkidiki is also known for its wine tourism, being one of the most famous Greek destinations for wine lovers.
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Thanks to its diverse soil and climate, Halkidiki is home to many vineyards and wineries, producing some of the finest Greek wines. According to history, Aristotle planted the first original vineyard in Stagira. Nea Propontida and Agios Pavlos on the West Coast, Sithonia, Arnaia, and Marathousa in Northern Halkidiki, along with Mount Athos, are only a few of the vineyard spots in the area.
Planning a visit to the wineries in Halkidiki and enjoying their excellent wines and spirits is a one-of-kind experience no wine enthusiast should miss. Explore modern facilities where traditional techniques blend with new-age wine-making methods, get a closer look at wine production and bottling, and learn facts about grape varieties, their appearance, feel, and acidity.
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Dive deep into the world of wine, wandering in the wineries’ cellars, where numerous wines age in wooden barrels, ready to surprise your taste palate. Assyrtiko, Roditis, Chardonnay, or Malagouzia for those who prefer white wines, along with Xinomavro, Syrah, or Merlot for the red wine fans are some of the grapes growing in the area and waiting for you to taste them.