Greek red wine, local and drinkable. Such a thing?

[Andy Banks]

Off to the Ionian Islands for a week, Sivota to Corfu island hopping. Have had really poor luck in the past in finding a decent red wine over there. Quite like smooth, rich wines such as Malbec, Ripasso, Amarone; Waitrose do a decent Shiraz, The Hedonist described as: "Voluptuous, silky red with rich blackberry fruit" as style examples.

I'm no wine snob and know very little about it, I just know what I like and am learning.

So, anyone out there have any recommendations /ones to avoid from their travels...?

[pistonbroke]

Forget wine,  get a bottle or two of Ouzo down yer gullet instead  

[wizzer]

2 minutes ago, pistonbroke said:

Forget wine,  get a bottle or two of Ouzo down yer gullet instead  

Haha you took the words out of my mouth, just got back from Rhodes 25 to 30 deg every day ,enjoy you holls

Tony

[Alan France]

Another vote for Ouzo.

Smooth, refined, calming, with no bitter aftertaste and absolutely no headache the next day.

In fact very little of anything the next day.

[Rory's Dad]

Except when you drink some water and feel pi$$ed all over again. (In my experience!) 

[corsechris]

On my infrequent trips to Greece I usually try and persuade the landlords to treat me to some of their local brew Raki. I usually have to have 3 or 4 or the branded stuff before they realise I genuinely like it and get the good stuff out.

Last visit the host at the local taverna was so impressed by my dipsomaniacal behaviour they gifted me a bottle to take home with me.

[Stuart]

I have found decent red wine in Greece but I can't remember any names sorry.  Download a wine app?  Vivino is a good one

[Alan France]

Kokinelli. Originates in the Greek area of Cyprus. So refined after a few you won’t even remember I suggested it.

Some places follow the tradition of decanting to a large jug for your table which will automatically be filled again when empty. Makes it a long night.

[tolf]

Too much Ouzo makes the chairman look like this:

 

[SootySport]

Never found a decent wine on my trip to Corfu, did try Retsina and thought it  was ‘orrid.    

[Olliebeak]

Dont drink red wine but found a nice white wine in Cyprus called   Katerina, thats the only part of the name I can remember!

[Alan France]

6 hours ago, Olliebeak said:

Dont drink red wine but found a nice white wine in Cyprus called   Katerina, thats the only part of the name I can remember!

Are you sure that’s wasn’t the barmaid?