Greece's most overlooked mountain wine PDO, located in the Epirus region of northwestern Greece near Ioannina at 600–800 meters altitude. The indigenous Debina grape produces crisp, high-acid white wines of extraordinary freshness — both still and the region's famous pétillant naturel (lightly sparkling) style. Zitsa's mountain limestone soils and cool Epirus climate create wines that recall Muscadet in their seafood-friendliness and Chablis in their limestone mineral precision. Lord Byron mentioned Zitsa wine in Childe Harold's Pilgrimage in 1812, making it one of Greek wine's most poetically documented appellations.
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | Balanced mountain vintage with characteristic Zitsa Debina limestone freshness and alpine herbs. |
| 2022 | — | Record quality; Zitsa PDO receiving increased attention as overlooked Greek appellation. |
| 2021 | — | Strong season; Zitsa pétillant naturel featured in international natural wine fairs. |
| 2020 | — | Solid year; Greek wine market maintaining quality through challenging conditions. |
| 2019 | — | Exceptional Epirus conditions; Debina achieving Chablis-comparable limestone mineral precision. |
| 2018 | — | Strong vintage; Zitsa establishing as Greece's most poetically documented wine origin. |
| 2017 | — | Reliable mountain vintage; Zitsa PDO appearing in Jancis Robinson's Greek wine coverage. |
| 2016 | — | Strong season; Glinavos pétillant naturel gaining natural wine community attention. |
| 2015 | — | Outstanding Epirus vintage; Zitsa Debina achieving remarkable mountain freshness. |