Xinomavro vintage report #1
1994 ***** 1994 was a particularly hot and dry year. High temperatures during August were followed by a heavy drought in September, which led to a great deal of stress on the vines and finally… Xinomavro vintage report #1
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 Xinomavro Project
Xinomavro has long convinced me of its outstanding potential to create unique wines with multiple layers of complexity and a very serious ageing potential. The best wines are an embodiment of a wine connoisseurs’ dream.… A Xinomavro Project