What grape varieties are grown in Chalkidiki?

The volcanic soils of Chalkidiki yield mineral-edged reds from native Limnio alongside international varieties, while producers chase precision over extraction in a region where altitude and sea influence compete.

SithoniaAgio Oros

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Region DNA

The character of Chalkidiki

Based on 141 wines with structural data

Style profile

Diverse

Broad range with a recognisable character

Chalkidiki

Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite

80–89 Great

70–79 Good

<70 Other

Based on 10 rated wineries in this region

Flavor territory

Citrus fruitRed fruitOakTree fruitBlack fruit

Most frequent primary flavor groups

Style breakdown

Greek Red

129

Greek Malagouzia

Rapsani Red

Naoussa Red

Greek Nemea Red

Santorini White

Californian Rosé

Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count

Top grape varieties

Cabernet Sauvignon54Merlot39Xinomavro35Limnio32Assyrtiko32Sauvignon Blanc31Shiraz/Syrah28Malagouzia15Chardonnay14Grenache13

Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count

Most representative winery

The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Chalkidiki

Tsantali

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About Chalkidiki

Chalkidiki is a wine region in Greece, home to 16 producers tracked on Femente, 1 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Xinomavro, producing Greek Red and Greek Malagouzia wines with notes of Citrus fruit, Red fruit, and Oak. It takes in Sithonia and Agio Oros.

Chalkidiki — good to know

What grape varieties are grown in Chalkidiki?: The most planted varieties in Chalkidiki are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Xinomavro, and Limnio, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
What wines is Chalkidiki known for?: Chalkidiki is known for Greek Red, Greek Malagouzia, and Rapsani Red wines and flavors of Citrus fruit, Red fruit, and Oak.
How many wineries are in Chalkidiki?: Femente tracks 16 producers in Chalkidiki, of which 1 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
Where is Chalkidiki?: Chalkidiki is a wine region in Greece, taking in Sithonia and Agio Oros.

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