Which grape varieties are grown in the Macedonian wine region of Greece?

Macedonia has many wine grape varieties and diverse styles, mainly including the following:

1. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot and Limnio can all be used to make powerful, concentrated red wines, and the wines produced all have ageing potential.

2. Assyrtico, Athiri and Malagouzia are used to make dry white wines with typical and distinctive regional characteristics.

3. Xinomavro is the most common grape variety in Amynteon, Goumenissa and Naoussa. Wines made from this grape in different places have completely different styles. Xinomavro wines from Amynteon have a complex taste; while Xinomavro wines from Goumenissa are elegant in style, with ageing potential of up to 15 years; Xinomavro from Naoussa tastes like wines from Barolo or Barbaresco in Italy.

4. The Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon in the region have distinctive characteristics. The development of Syrah, Viognier and Chardonnay is also quite noteworthy.