Drinks & Wine

From 6,000-year-old winemaking traditions to the anise-scented ritual of ouzo — what Greeks drink, and why it's never served without food alongside it.

Ouzo being poured into a row of chilled glasses, showing the cloudy louche effect as it mixes.
Drinks & Wine

Ouzo: Greece's Iconic Anise Spirit Explained

Discover what ouzo is, how it's distilled from grape must and anise, its Ottoman-era roots, PDO status, and how Greeks serve it with water and mezedes.

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A glass of red wine backlit by the sunset over the sea at a winery on Sikinos, a Greek Cycladic island.
Drinks & Wine

A Guide to Greek Wine: Ancient Roots, Native Grapes, and Regions to Know

Discover Greek wine's ancient roots, native grapes like Assyrtiko and Xinomavro, key regions from Santorini to Nemea, and Retsina's modern-day revival.

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