The US, Germany and the UK are amongst the five largest wine consuming countries and also top the list of the three largest wine importing countries in the world (in reverse order). Greek wine exports to the US are on the rise and the word about their quality and uniqueness seems to be increasing in [...]
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When tasting a wine, we only capture one particular moment in its life, similar to admiring a single photograph of our child. Fine wine, like a child, evolves over time. In some instances, it grows into something that was not apparent in its youth, adding some traits while shedding others. Some indigenous Greek grape varieties [...]
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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 quality, the availability (quantity), and the focus on indigenous grape varieties like Assyrtiko, Malagousia, Moschofilero, Robola, Roditis or Savatiano. For the Greek red wines, quantities are dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, [...]
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Please watch the video above, this variety can rival fine Pinot Noir from Burgundy. Fact File Black of Kalavryta (Mavro Kalavrytino) Area grown: In the mountainous slopes of Aegialia and Kalavryta , part of the region of Achaia (northwestern Peloponnese). Vines/Grapes: There are three different varieties from the Mavra Kalavrytina family permitted for planting in [...]
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Greek winemakers, I am asking for your help. I would love to share something personal about each and every one of you by combining an image with a few words. Is there a hobby you have, a talent you got, or something that you really treasure? Have you captured a fun or creative personal moment? [...]
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I am thrilled to have Konstantinos Lazarakis MW on board again with a guest post. His past articles on elloinos were highly educational and gave in depth information on a variety of topics concerning Greek wine. In today’s posting, he asks some intriguing questions that invite a discussion on a more general subject: During Oinorama [...]
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Oenorama is the name of the largest Greek wine fair, which takes place every couple of years. It is a miracle that the organiser, Vinetum, was able to pull the event off this year, at the height of the financial crisis. Their passion and tireless work to succeed command respect. Please take a look at [...]
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Avaton in Greek means an inaccessible and unapproachable place, sacred and inviolable. In ancient Greek religious sites, the avaton was a place where entry to the uninitiated was forbidden. Even today, this rule is still observed at the sacred area of Mount Athos, a mountain and peninsula in Halkidiki, Northern Greece. Mount Athos is a [...]
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We might just see the beginning of a disorderly default of the local Greek wine market. Wineries have struggled for many months to collect money owed to them by their distributors, while the consumer demand continues to shift hard and fast towards bulk wine. Meanwhile, the pricing of existing stock of bottled wine held by [...]
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Captivating storytelling triggers word of mouth. Building relationships and connecting with our community is the most powerful tool we have at our disposal. Executing our ideas instead of talking about them is all that matters. This is an ongoing process that can lead to real change. I have experienced this with the work I am [...]
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