Athens, 4 May 2026 — Greek wines have received major international recognition, with Vinsanto from Santorini ranking 3rd and Naousa from Macedonia placing 9th in the prestigious Top 20 Best-Rated Wine Types in the World, according to TasteAtlas.
The annual ranking is based on millions of user ratings and expert reviews collected by TasteAtlas, one of the most respected food and drink databases globally.
Full Top 20 Best-Rated Wines in the World
Brunello di Montalcino – Tuscany, Italy
Barolo – Piedmont, Italy
Vinsanto – Santorini, Greece
Saperavi – Kakheti, Georgia
Georgian Amphora Wine – Georgia
Nero d’Avola – Sicily, Italy
Châteauneuf-du-Pape – Rhône, France
Amarone della Valpolicella – Veneto, Italy
Naousa – Macedonia, Greece
Vintage Port – Portugal
Primitivo – Apulia, Italy
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo – Abruzzo, Italy
Gewürztraminer d’Alsace – Alsace, France
Malbec – Mendoza, Argentina
Albariño – Galicia, Spain
Ribera del Duero – Castile and León, Spain
Tawny Port – Portugal
Alsace Riesling – Alsace, France
Tokaji Aszú – Hungary
Chianti Classico – Tuscany, Italy
Greek Success
Vinsanto from Santorini continues its impressive run as one of the world’s most celebrated dessert wines. Made from sun-dried Assyrtiko, Aidani, and Athiri grapes, it has a rich, sweet profile and unique volcanic terroir, earning it global acclaim.
Naousa, produced mainly from the indigenous Xinomavro grape in Northern Greece, has also earned a place among the world’s elite reds. Known for its elegant structure, high acidity, and aging potential, it is often compared to fine Burgundy or Barolo.
A Proud Moment for Greek Winemaking
The presence of two Greek wines in the global Top 10 is a significant achievement for the Greek wine industry, which has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past two decades. It highlights the quality of indigenous Greek grape varieties and the growing international reputation of Greek winemakers.
TasteAtlas rankings are highly regarded because they combine large-scale user ratings with expert input, making them one of the most democratic and respected wine lists in the world.
This latest recognition adds to Greece’s growing prestige as a serious wine-producing nation, alongside its well-known strengths in tourism and gastronomy.