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Greek wine

Greek wine is a drink made from squished grapes that grow in Greece. The Greeks have been making wine for a very long time – even longer than you’ve been alive!

People in Greece grow all different kinds of grapes, but some of the most popular ones for wine are called Assyrtiko, Agiorgitiko, and Xinomavro. These grapes all have different colors and flavors, just like how you might have a favorite color or favorite food that you like to eat.

Once the grapes are picked, they go through a special process called fermentation, which is where they turn into wine. It’s kind of like how dough turns into bread when you bake it.

In Greece, people like to drink wine with their meals, just like how you might drink milk or juice. Some popular foods to eat with wine include feta cheese, yogurt, and grilled meats or vegetables.

Greek wine comes in all different flavors, just like how you might have different flavors of ice cream. Some taste like fruits, like lemon or cherry, while others taste more earthy, like dirt (but in a good way!). Some even taste a little bit salty, like the ocean.

When you’re older, you might want to try some Greek wine and see which flavors you like the best!
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