What to drink while visiting Greece
Although Greece is a relative small country with a limited wine production, the task of choosing what wines to look out for while visiting can… Read More »What to drink while visiting Greece
Greek Grapes
Koniaros
Fact File Koniaros Area grown: Serres, Macedonia, in the far north of Greece, close to the Bulgarian border. Currently Domaine Nerantzi is the only producer… Read More »Koniaros
Avgoustiatis
Fact File Avgoustiatis Area grown: Western parts of Peloponnese (mainly Pyrgos) and the island of Zakynthos. Small plantings are also found on the islands of… Read More »Avgoustiatis
Biblinos Oenos
Fact file Biblinos Oenos, made from an unknown local grape variety Area grown: Mount Pangeo, specifically at Biblia Chora Estate in the village of Kokkinochori,… Read More »Biblinos Oenos
Colorful dry Assyrtiko
Assyrtiko from the island of Santorini does not need an introduction any longer. The wines are deservedly championed by sommeliers, wine writers and critics alike.… Read More »Colorful dry Assyrtiko
Koulourakia and wine
Some of my favourite snacks are Koulourakia, the traditional hand-shaped Greek butter cookies. They are typically made for Easter to be enjoyed after Holy Saturday,… Read More »Koulourakia and wine
Greek grape pronunciation
A new generation of experts step up and show you how to properly pronounce the names of 10 Greek grape varieties in this ninety second… Read More »Greek grape pronunciation
Preknadi
Fact File Preknadi Area grown: Northern and Central Greece, notably in the region of Naoussa History: Preknadi (synonyms are Priknadi, Prekna, Prekniariko) was cultivated extensively… Read More »Preknadi
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Greek red wines
Greek white wines have certainly taken the lion share of the attention received by the wine media. This is a result of the overall consistent… Read More »Greek red wines
Black of Kalavryta
Fact File Black of Kalavryta (Mavro Kalavrytino) Area grown: In the mountainous slopes of Aegialia and Kalavryta , part of the region of Achaia (northwestern… Read More »Black of Kalavryta