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PEDRO GALLIUSSI · THE WINE JOURNAL

A good wine.
A good table.

Wine and food are better together. Explore a selection of grape varieties and pairing ideas for relaxed lunches, private dinners and the moments in between.

Explore the wine guide
01 / THE IDEA

A little curiosity
in every glass.

This is a starting point for conversations about wine, not a fixed wine list. I enjoy matching what is in the glass to what is on the plate — and to the people sharing it. Explore the styles below, then tell me what you like when we talk about your menu.

02 / EXPLORE THE VINOTECAFIND YOUR PAIRING

BY GRAPE, STYLE OR DISH

Find what fits.

A few styles worth getting to know. Use the filters to find ideas for your table.

WINE STYLE
WHAT'S ON THE TABLE?

Showing all 10 wine profiles

01 / THE VINOTECAWhite

Assyrtiko

Greece

Crisp · mineral · citrus

Bright acidity and a clean, saline edge make this a natural companion to the sea.

ON THE TABLE

Grilled fish, shellfish, lemon and herb dishes

Seafood Vegetables
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02 / THE VINOTECAWhite

Robola

Ionian Islands · Greece

Fresh · citrus · stony

An Ionian expression that feels right at home alongside light, freshly prepared food.

ON THE TABLE

Prawns, seafood starters, young cheeses

Seafood Cheese
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03 / THE VINOTECAWhite

Malagousia

Greece

Aromatic · herbal · round

A fragrant white with a generous texture and a fresh finish.

ON THE TABLE

Grilled vegetables, herbs, chicken, salads

Vegetables Poultry
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04 / THE VINOTECAWhite

Moschofilero

Greece

Floral · lively · delicate

Light, expressive and refreshing; ideal when the food is relaxed and full of fresh flavours.

ON THE TABLE

Mezze, garden salads, soft cheeses

Vegetables Cheese
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05 / THE VINOTECAWhite

Torrontés

Argentina

Floral · fragrant · refreshing

A nod to the flavours and aromatics of South America, with plenty of personality in the glass.

ON THE TABLE

Herb-led salads, gently spiced dishes, citrus seafood

Vegetables Spiced Seafood
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06 / THE VINOTECASparkling

Dry Debina Sparkling

Epirus · Greece

Fine bubbles · apple · bright

A fresh sparkling expression of Debina, lovely for starting a gathering.

ON THE TABLE

Light seafood, aperitif bites, salty cheeses

Seafood Cheese
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07 / THE VINOTECARosé

Dry Agiorgitiko Rosé

Greece

Red berries · dry · refreshing

A versatile rosé style for afternoons that become long dinners.

ON THE TABLE

Grilled vegetables, roast chicken, mezze

Vegetables Poultry
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08 / THE VINOTECARed

Agiorgitiko

Greece

Red fruit · supple · gently spiced

A welcoming Greek red, versatile enough for comfort food and celebratory dishes.

ON THE TABLE

Lamb, tomato-based pasta, aged cheese

Meat Pasta Cheese
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09 / THE VINOTECARed

Xinomavro

Greece

Savoury · structured · complex

Characterful and layered, with the structure to stand beside richer dishes.

ON THE TABLE

Roast meats, slow-cooked dishes, mature cheese

Meat Cheese
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10 / THE VINOTECARed

Malbec

Argentina

Dark fruit · velvety · generous

A familiar South American favourite that feels made for food around a big shared table.

ON THE TABLE

Grilled beef, slow-cooked meats, hard cheese

Meat Cheese
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These are grape and style suggestions, not a bottle list or a claim of availability. Actual wine characteristics depend on the producer and vintage. For more on Greek varieties, see Wines of Greece.

LET'S MAKE IT PERSONAL

The right pairing is
the one you enjoy.

Planning a private dinner in Lefkada? Tell me about your menu and your tastes. We can discuss wine suggestions as part of the experience.

Discuss your table

Wine suggestions are optional. This page does not offer wine sales, prices or reservations. Any wine sourcing or service arrangements require separate confirmation.