Top 20 Best-Rated Wine Types in the World: Two Greek Wines Shine in Global Ranking

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

1. Brunello di Montalcino – Tuscany, Italy

2. Barolo – Piedmont, Italy

3. Vinsanto – Santorini, Greece

4. Saperavi – Kakheti, Georgia

5. Georgian Amphora Wine – Georgia

6. Nero d’Avola – Sicily, Italy

7. Châteauneuf-du-Pape – Rhône, France

8. Amarone della Valpolicella – Veneto, Italy

9. Naousa – Macedonia, Greece

10. Vintage Port – Portugal

11. Primitivo – Apulia, Italy

12. Montepulciano d’Abruzzo – Abruzzo, Italy

13. Gewürztraminer d’Alsace – Alsace, France

14. Malbec – Mendoza, Argentina

15. Albariño – Galicia, Spain

16. Ribera del Duero – Castile and León, Spain

17. Tawny Port – Portugal

18. Alsace Riesling – Alsace, France

19. Tokaji Aszú – Hungary

20. 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.

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