Santameriana
Area grown: Southwest Achaia (in the northwest of the Peleponnese) History: Watch the video for nerdy fun-facts ;) Grapes: Medium bunches with small and evenly rounded berries that turn from green to gold yellow straw… Santameriana
Contraction of a wine region
Kostis Dalamara has been dubbed “the future of Naoussa”. He is one of the “young guns”, a small group of young, yet extremely talented Greek winemakers that will shape the Greek wine industry in the… Contraction of a wine region
Stellios Boutaris
Stellios Boutaris from the Kir Yianni Estate does not really need an introduction. Kir Yianni is one of the best known Greek producers, and their wines are renowned in- and outside of Greece. Founded in… Stellios Boutaris
A decade of Costa Lazaridi
The Lazaridi brothers Nicos and Costas can be credited for putting the wine region of Drama on the map, not only within Greece, but also on an international level. Nicos created the Chateau Nico Lazaridi,… A decade of Costa Lazaridi
Reflections of a winemaker
This weekend my family and I went to the gorgeous wine region of Aegialia in the Peloponnese. The landscape is simply stunning, and in my view the wine growing areas in the mountainous regions would… Reflections of a winemaker
H. Spinthiropoulou #2
Haroula Spinthiropoulou from the Argatia winery discusses direct sales and the importance of personal customer relationships. She also takes a critical look at prevailing attitudes amongst Greek producers and issues a call for unity. The… H. Spinthiropoulou #2
H. Spinthiropoulou #1
Viniculturist Dr Haroula Spinthiropoulou is very well known within the Greek wine industry. Together with her husband Panagiotis Georgiadis she created the small but fine Argatia estate in Rodochori, Naoussa. Whenever I taste their Xinomavro… H. Spinthiropoulou #1
Xinomavro vintage report #2
Xinomavro vintages vary and lead to wines with different characteristics. Use this guide for those vintages that are currently available in the market, or have yet to be released. 2003 *** 2003 was relatively dry… Xinomavro vintage report #2