Greek Salad & Wine
Feta, Kalamata Olives & Mediterranean Vegetables
The classic Greek salad (Horiatiki) bursts with flavour: briny Kalamata olives, creamy feta, crisp cucumber, and ripe tomatoes dressed only in olive oil and dried oregano. Its bold, salty Mediterranean character calls for wines with matching freshness and minerality.
Best Wine Pairings
The volcanic mineral wine from Santorini is the natural partner — its volcanic salinity mirrors the olives and feta perfectly.
Floral and lightly spiced — this Peloponnese white has the body and aromatic complexity to hold its own against strong flavours.
Xinomavro rosés have wonderful acidity and savouriness that complement the salty, briny elements.
This Languedoc white's high acidity and citrus freshness work excellently with feta and olive oil.
Frequently Asked Questions
What wine goes with Greek salad?
Greek wines are ideal — Assyrtiko from Santorini or Moschofilero from the Peloponnese match the salinity of olives and feta. Outside Greece, Picpoul de Pinet or Provence Rosé work well.
Can you drink red wine with Greek salad?
Light Greek reds like Xinomavro or a young Agiorgitiko can work, but the salt and olive oil in the dressing generally prefer white or rosé.
Why does Assyrtiko pair so well with Greek salad?
Santorini's volcanic terroir gives Assyrtiko a distinctive mineral salinity that mirrors the briny olives and feta in the salad — a rare case where the wine and food share the same mineral signature.