The Old Vintages
I have kept the image of my uncle, Kostakis Nitsiotas, on my mind. I used to watch him when I was young, working on the wines and tasting the content of a vaeni, as we… The Old Vintages
Greek wine without limits
Greece is producing wines that are more diverse than those from most wine producing countries. The sheer number of indigenous and international grape varieties grown in this country offers numerous aromatic and flavour profiles. This… Greek wine without limits
Apostolos Thimiopoulos #2
In this second part of the Q & A, Apostolos Thimiopoulos shares impressive export numbers for his wines, explains how they were achieved and finally talks very open about his hopes for the future. Do… Apostolos Thimiopoulos #2
Apostolos Thimiopoulos #1
Apostolos Thimiopoulos has been a rising star ever since he introduced the first Ghi kai Uranos wine to the market in 2005. He is also one of the few Greek producers who have succeeded in… Apostolos Thimiopoulos #1
A decade of Gerovassiliou
If you ask Greeks for the name of the one winemaker they most adore and respect, the answer will very likely be “Vangelis Gerovassiliou“. He is admired by wine lovers and, maybe even more telling,… A decade of Gerovassiliou
Kostis Dalamara #2
Kostis Dalamara from the Dalamara winery gives insight into how they promote their wines, and also shares some personal thoughts as he discusses the current consequences that wineries face as a result of the financial… Kostis Dalamara #2
Kostis Dalamara #1
I asked a number of winemakers a set of 4 questions that allows them to give background on their winery, share their views on Xinomavro, expand on the business, and also share some more personal… Kostis Dalamara #1
A decade of Megas Oenos
Megas Oenos from the Domaine Skouras has been one of the great Greek iconic wines for more than two decades, and it continuous to lead the super-elite of Nemea. The wine is a blend of… A decade of Megas Oenos
White wine of 2010
Greek white wines offer at least as much diversity as their red siblings. While there are many stunning wines available, it seems that none are so terroir driven as the Assyrtikos from Santorini. It is… White wine of 2010
Red wine of 2010
Greek wines offer a LOT of diversity, so much that any wine lover is bound to find that special bottle which will truly captivate one’s senses. To name a wine of the year can be… Red wine of 2010