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Messenikola

I just returned from a trip to Northern Greece (strictly speaking Sterea Ellada), where I spent the Easter holiday with my family. We stayed at the Limni (lake) Plastira in the prefecture of Karditsa in… Messenikola

Bad corks

You have worked hard all year: You attended the vineyards nearly every day, you took care of your vines, saw the grapes ripen, harvested in perfect conditions and proceeded with the winemaking. It soon becomes clear that… Bad corks

Oenorama 2010

I was impressed with this year’s Oenorama, which is the biggest and most important event of the Greek wine industry. More than 150 Greek wineries and spirit producers exhibited their goods, ranging from small family… Oenorama 2010

Greek wine legislation

Wines produced within the EU are divided into two quality categories, Table Wines and Quality Wines. These categories are translated into different national wine classifications for each member state. Greek Quality Wines come from viticultural… Greek wine legislation

Popular Choices

Many experts favour Stelvin screwcaps as the choice of closure for wines. Natural corks do result in an unacceptable high percentage of corked wines. The chief source of cork taint is the presence of 2,4,6-trichloroanisole… Popular Choices

Personalised Marketing

I continue to be very impressed with the level of engagement from Greek winemakers with wine lovers. Yesterday I attended a Wine and Dine event hosted by the owner of the Gentilini Winery, Petros Markantonatos.… Personalised Marketing