One of America's Most Serious Greek Wine Lists
Portland · Portland · Greek · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 7, 2026
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You open the wine list at a cozy little Greek taverna in Portland, Maine and suddenly you're staring at one of the most ambitious all-Greek wine programs in the entire country. It's a lot to take in — in the best possible way. This is not a list that happened by accident.
The depth here is genuinely rare: Domaine Sigalas Assyrtiko from Santorini, Ktima Gerovassiliou's Malagousia, Gaia Wines Agiorgitiko, Kir-Yianni Xinomavro — these are benchmark producers representing Greece's most exciting regions and grapes. You're getting indigenous varieties that most American diners have never encountered, from producers who are actually respected back home. The white side leans into Assyrtiko and Malagousia, the reds into Xinomavro and Agiorgitiko — the whole spectrum of serious Greek viticulture. The one gap: no pricing data in the public domain suggests the list may be restaurant-controlled and updated frequently, which is either exciting or exhausting depending on your relationship with uncertainty.
By-the-glass details aren't publicly available, which at a $$$-priced Greek specialist is a mild concern — if the BTG program is thin or static, it limits access to this otherwise extraordinary list. We'd push the staff to walk you through whatever's open; even a short pour of the Sigalas Assyrtiko would be worth it.
Ktima Gerovassiliou Malagousia — Unknown
Malagousia is an almost-extinct indigenous Greek white that Gerovassiliou essentially rescued from oblivion. Aromatic, textured, and genuinely singular — if this is priced anywhere near fair, it's the move at a restaurant that clearly knows what it's doing with Greek whites.
Kir-Yianni Xinomavro
Xinomavro is Greece's answer to Nebbiolo — high acid, firm tannins, savory as hell — and most American diners walk right past it. Kir-Yianni is one of the most respected names in Naoussa. Order this with the lamb and don't look back.
Gaia Wines Agiorgitiko
Gaia makes solid wine and Agiorgitiko from Nemea can be genuinely compelling, but it's also the most internationally distributed and recognizable Greek red on this list. At a restaurant built around discovery, defaulting to the familiar pick feels like buying a souvenir at the airport. Go deeper.
Domaine Sigalas Assyrtiko + Grilled Whole Fish
Santorini Assyrtiko is basically engineered for this — volcanic minerality, laser acidity, citrus-driven and bone dry. It cuts through the char and fat of a grilled whole fish the way nothing else on this list does. It's the obvious call and it's obvious for good reason.
🎲 The Bottom Line
If you care at all about Greek wine — or you've been curious but never had a real on-ramp — Taverna Khione is one of a handful of places in the U.S. where you can actually explore it properly. The pricing may sting a little, but the list itself is the draw.
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Mr. Tuna isn't a wine destination — it's a great sushi spot that happens to have two sensible, well-chosen bottles and a local can that makes the experience feel intentional. Come for the hand rolls, drink the Vinho Verde, and don't overthink it.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
East Bayside · Portland · Seafood
A fast-casual raw bar with a wine list that punches well above its category — the French-only focus is a feature, not a limitation. If you're eating oysters in Portland, this is where you want to be drinking.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
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Willing but Green
Set & Forget
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Deer Isle · Portland · Seafood Fine Dining
Aragosta is the rare case where the wine program matches the remoteness of the drive — you come all the way out here and find a 3,475-bottle cellar waiting for you. Yes, send your friends. Send everyone.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Old Port · Portland · Seafood, American
Scales is playing a different game than the tourist-trap seafood spots on either side of it — the wine list is genuinely Old World-focused and well-matched to the food, which is rare and worth noting. If you're eating clams and mussels on the Portland waterfront, this is where you want to be doing it with a glass in hand.
Solid Range
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Willing but Green
Set & Forget
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Arts District · Portland · Seafood, Californian, Contemporary Mexican
Regards isn't trying to be a wine bar, but whoever built this list understands exactly what the food needs and went hunting for it. If you're in Portland and want a bottle that actually earns its place on the table, this is the move.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
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Willing but Green
Set & Forget
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West End · Portland · French and Spanish
Chaval is punching above its weight class for a neighborhood brasserie in Portland — the list is small but curated by someone who actually cares, with pricing that doesn't punish curiosity. If you're open to going off the beaten path (xarel-lo, South African grenache blanc), this is a genuinely rewarding room to drink in.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Central City · Salt Lake City · Greek
Manoli's wine list is doing something most restaurants in Salt Lake City won't bother trying — it's actually teaching you something about Greek wine without making you feel like you're in a classroom. If you're even mildly curious about Old World grapes beyond the usual suspects, this is worth your time.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Greenpoint · Brooklyn · Greek
Nerina is doing something genuinely rare in New York: building a focused, serious Greek wine program in a neighborhood that could coast on vibes alone. If you've ever wanted a guided tour of Greek wine without booking a flight to Athens, this is your table.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
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Willing but Green
Set & Forget
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Seaport District · Boston · Greek
Trade is doing something genuinely rare in Boston: taking Greek wine seriously and giving diners the tools to explore it without a lecture. If you're eating anywhere near the Seaport and curious about what's actually in your glass, this is the move.
Surprising Depth
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
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