Greece

Get ready to channel your inner Dionysus, because Greek wine has undergone a Herculean glow-up and is currently throwing the most electric party in the Mediterranean! Forget the old-school retsina stereotypes; modern Greece is a treasure trove of high-altitude volcanic soils and ancient indigenous grapes that have been soaking up the Aegean sun for millennia. The undisputed superstar is Assyrtiko from the windswept cliffs of Santorini, a bone-dry white so crisp and mineral-heavy it’s like licking a lemon-scented sea rock. If you’re feeling bold, head to Nemea for the "Blood of Hercules"—the plush, spicy Agiorgitiko—or brave the northern highlands of Naoussa for Xinomavro, a complex red that’s as haunting and structural as a fine Barolo. From the floral, aromatic Moschofilero of the Peloponnese to the sun-drenched Vidiano of Crete, Greek wine is all about bright acidity, ancient soul, and a boisterous "Yamas!" that echoes from the mountains to the sea.