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The Wine in Moderation programme values and principles guide its governance. Wine in Moderation is a common programme centrally coordinated and nationally implemented, with the capacity to adapt to local needs while respecting cultural diversity. The international coordination is provided by a not-for-profit international association,......

Με μεγάλη μου χαρά σας παρουσιάζω τον πρώτο, ολοκληρωμένο έντυπο οδηγό ελληνικού οινοτουρισμού του The Greek Wine Experience που θα κυκλοφορήσει στις αρχές του 2018. Τα περιεχόμενα που θα περιέχονται στις 24 σελίδες του είναι: – Ελληνικός αμπελώνας & πληροφορίες – Ελληνικές ποικιλίες σταφυλιών –......

An In-Depth List of the 13 Must-Eat Foods & Meals You Have to Try Before Leaving Greece and Where to Find Them! So, if you’ve have decided to spend your vacation on the magnificent islands of Greece this year, then it’s the best decision you......

Greek organic viticulture vineyards cover an area of nearly 397,000,000 ft²; 156,000,000 of those are in a transitory stage according to data from 2007. These vineyards follow world-wide protocol for organic agriculture and only use very mild plant protection and fertilization practices. Such mild practices......

Dionysos  (Museum of Corinth), is the god of wine, the inspirer of ritual madness and ecstasy, and a major figure of Greek mythology, and one of the twelve Olympians, among whom Greek mythology treated Dionysus as a late arrival. He was also known as Bacchus......

The term minimalism is also used to describe a trend in design and architecture where in the subject is reduced to its necessary elements. Minimalist design has been highly influenced by Japanese traditional design and architecture. In addition, the work of De Stijl artists is a major source of reference for this kind of work....

Instructions Step 1 Heat 5 tbsp. oil in a 5-qt. pot over high heat. Add the parsley, oregano, bay leaves, onions, and fennel; cook, stirring often, for 4 minutes. Add the eel, the bones and head of the sea bass, 1 1⁄2 cups wine, and......

A US based dairy company, Mercer’s Dairy, has been around for decades, but in 2006 they launched what may be the world’s ultimate frozen treat – wine ice cream. This isn’t wine-flavored ice cream either. We’re talking about actual wine-infused ice cream that clocks in......

Award-winning Greek cheeses, with their unique taste, explain why in Greece the annual per capita consumption is higher than in any other European country. Soft, creamy and hard, white and yellow, fresh and mature, salty and sweet, each one a nobility, all produced with mastery......

The vine did not originate in Greece; it’s likely that the Caucasus, to the east, had that honor. But the ancient Greeks were making wine from grapes long before most civilizations, maybe as early as 7000 B.C. And yet, many Americans’ knowledge of the country’s......

Μια πραγματικά αξέχαστη εμπειρία βίωσαν 120 καλεσμένοι απο 90 χώρες του κόσμου, την περασμένη Δευτέρα 29 Μαϊου 2017 στην Θεσσαλονίκη, μέσα απο την μοναδική αίσθηση των ποιοτικών ελληνικών κρασιών που τους πρόσφεραν οι άνθρωποι του “The Greek Wine Experience” στα πλαίσια του συνεδριακού οινοτουρισμού. Μέσα......

Visit Greece. A land of unbelievable beauty and diversity. Although 80% of its terrain is mountainous or semi-mountainous, making it one of Europe’s hilliest countries, at the same time its coastline is approximately 16,000km in length of which 7,500km belong to the islands in the......

As an aperitif Sun-dried sweet wines originated from every part of Greece. Taste the worldwide famous Santorinian Vinsánto, made by blending together the varieties of Assýrtiko and Aidáni.The famous Vinsanto, a luscious sweet wine, is made from sun-dried grapes and aged by law for at......

According to Greek mythology, Cephalus (Kephalus), son of Hermes and Ersi, while being chased by the gods, arrived in “Athenian land” (“Athinaea” in Greek), where he planted a vine to remind him of his home, Athens. In the course of time, “Athenian” became “Thrinaea” and......

Apart from Greece’s world-renowned and distinguished gems—Assyrtiko Santorini, Moschofilero Mantinia, Nemea Agiorgitiko and Xinomavro Naoussa / Amynteo / Goumenissa—there are several new, up-and-coming grape varieties which, depending on the type and style of wine they yield, show impressive potential and seem to be but a......

Locals carefully grow and mature ROBOLA in a way that has made them famous for the quality wines produced. The Omala Valley of Kefallonia is the island’s primary wine-region, and most vineyards and wineries are clustered around St. Gerasimos Monastery. Most are open to the......

Greek Wines: 7 Greek Varietals to Know Though they’ve been around for four millennia, Greek wines are a bit overlooked today. We have been performing Greek wine tasting several times on indigenous varieties and we are pointing out seven varietals to look for. Greek wines......

What would be the wines that could matches to every kind of fish? How easy is to do greek wine and food pairing? Each fish corresponds to a number of possible combinations of wine. Fishes, depending on their texture and their flavor can be divided......

Traditional Greek cuisine is a paradigm of the Mediterranean Diet. Many of the country’s food customs derive from the fasting dictates of the Greek Orthodox calendar, which means an abstention from all animal products and fish (but not seafood, which is bloodless) for about half......

According to Greek and international wine experts, that have reviewd a great number of samples, we have completed a list of the 10 best Greek red wines, made from indigenous Greek grapes. 1. 2008 Domaine Sigalas Mavrotragano, PGI Cyclades. 94 points. 100% mavrotragano. (50+ yrs. old vines) organic. 18 months......

Agiorgitiko (r) One of the two most important red varieties of the Greek vineyard which we come across mainly in the Peloponnese and mostly in Nemea, but because of its dynamics, gradually in other parts of Greece too. It is a multifunctional variety since, except......

One can easily fall into the trap of thinking that the life of a wine communicator is an endless parade of hedonic experiences, in the fine settings of winery tasting rooms, with unfolding views of neat rows of vines, or snow-capped mountain ranges. Nice restaurants,......

How one can feel on a test that was performed on the above question? Three pairs of Greek wines were selected. The first pair was a Vidiano 2011 from the Douloufakis winery in Crete and a Sauvignon Blanc 2011 from Avantis Estate in Evia. The......

Thessaloniki is a city with a rich history and Ladadika is no different. When Ladadika is translated to English it means a shop that sells oil. Greece has always been famous for its olive oil, this is also very evident in the Greek cuisine and......

Reading a Greek Wine Label Greek Wines: Hard to Pronounce Easy to Drink The wine label is the consumer’s important first contact with the wine. Over half of the wine buyer’s decision is based on the appearance of the wine label. A well-made label promotes......

What about white? Does it last?  For how long?  What’s the best way to keep a bottle once it’s been opened?  And, how can you tell if it’s bad before tasting it? Just like red, how long a white wine lasts really depends on the......

The city of Naoussa is located in Macedonia in the northern part of Greece, approximately one hour east of Thessaloniki, Greece’s second largest city, is the center of the wine region of Naoussa. Naoussa was one of the first regions in Greece to receive protected......

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Tasting Robola Cellar Selection Gentilini The driving force behind the ongoing revival of this 1980s pioneer boutique address is the irrepressible Petros Markantonatos. A fellow Ionian to me, the embodiment of the mischievous Lixoriote-Cephalonian spirit. Armed with witty repartee. An arsenal of puns. Oh yes,......

Wine and Health It seems you can hardly turn on the television now a days without the news telling you about another study confirming that wine, especially red wine has health benefits. Just to be confusing the occasional contradictory study also gets published. Before I......

1890 AD. A poor road network had most Xinomavro regions in relative isolation. Human and goods transport was limited. Vines were ungrafted. Then an American visitor arrived outside Thessaloniki and unleashed havoc: Phylloxera vastatrix. By the 1860s it had devastated the French vineyards. For a......

Raising a glass and making toasts with a sparkling Greek wine, could lead to a wonderful moment. Let’s Blink. Immediately you will know that Blink is one of the most ‘hip’ sparkling wines around. You can see this with the fashion forward design of the......

In order to fully and safely enjoy wine, all that is needed is to keep in mind some simple responsible drinking guidelines: • Drink slowly and savor the wine • Accompany wine with good food even if it is a light meal • Accompany your......

“When I was a graduate student, I lucked into an anthropological study that would take me to the fountainhead of European culture, Greece. There, I would dive into a 6,000-year-old cultural continuum, with principles of governance laid down by Plato, science by Aristotle, poetry by......

Sure, sniffing a cork and swirling a glass can look pretentious and sometimes you don’t want to pull out the decanter.  But there are actually some things that are important when drinking red wine. From storage to temperature, aeration to glass choice we at The......

Moussaka cries out for a red but not too powerful one otherwise the effect will be to add to the richness of the dish. (Cooked cheese, by the way, is much easier with red wine than uncooked cheese is). We’d be looking for a medium-bodied......

American Oak often means Tennessee white oak, but other oak from the US makes its way abroad where winemakers are less familiar with the geography of North America. The “other” American oaks may not have the open grain and vanilla flavors that are the halmark......

Can Children Have a Glass Of Wine at Dinner? Since the dawn of time, parents have been suppressing the desire to get their kids liquored up. Whether we’re talking about the teaspoon of brandy our grandparents were given as kids to warm them up on......

The Steps: Harvest – The grapes are picked when they are ripe, usually as determined by taste and sugar readings. Stemmer Crusher – This removes the stems from the grape bunches, and crushes the grapes (but does not press them) so that they are exposed......

The Steps: Harvest – The grapes are picked when they are ripe, usually as determined by taste and sugar readings. Stemmer Crusher – This removes the stems from the grape bunches, and crushes the grapes (but does not press them) so that they are exposed......

Greek wines fascinate the entire world. They are promoted in every continent by successful winemakers, international media feature about them and they keep winning medals and distinctions in international contests. As it seems, the financial crisis can’t affect their perfect quality. So now, it’s the......

Starting your own private Cellar? Do: 1) Figure out how much room you need for storage (you said 150+ bottles a year, and an average 5 years turn around = 750 bottles) and then TRIPLE IT! You will always need more space than you think.......

If you’ve never heard of orange wine, it’s OK. Those whites, reds and rosés get all the attention, but orange wines — which the New York Post proclaimed in May to be the “new rosé,” and Vice discovered for itself in June — are having......

Aging is most noticeably the process of the tannins in the wine reacting with other components until they are unable to stay in solution, where upon they become sediment (precipitation). While this is happening, the aromas of the grape are replaced by the bouquet of......

With their premium quality, distinct character, and unadulterated sense of terroir, the new wines of Greece win over even the most demanding wine lover. Their attributes are further fortified in the case of the Greek dessert wines which have found in the sun a willing......

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR! Christmas is about sharing and spending time with family and friends. It’s about creating happy memories with those you love. It’s about time… Take time to pray…
it helps to bring God near and washes the dust of earth from......

Tasting 2013 Gentilini Eclipse At a time when white wines used to be flat and oily, a small clutch of boutique wineries were bottling as nature made them: refreshingly crisp. South African oenologist André Van Wyk at Gentilini was one of them. It is a......

One of the advantages in clocking the mileage I manage through the vineyards is meeting people who make wine to share with friends. Most of this wine gets bottled. No label, apart from chalk or felt-pen codes. It does not enter the marketplace. There is......

There are many proverbs in Greece and many are related to food. For example there is one that says “Love goes first through the stomach”. It seems our ancestors new something indeed. While many people outside of Greece have heard a lot about roasted octopus,......

With its almost year-round sunny weather, beautiful bays sporting Loggerhead turtles, stunning countryside walks and photogenic whitewashed villages perched upon the hillsides; it is easy to understand why the Greek island of Kefalonia has been cited as being the ‘island of dreams’. If you are......

The beautiful Greek island of Kefalonia certainly knows how to party. All year round many festivals and cultural and religious events take place. Towns and villages across the island host their own festivities to honour the patron saints. Even the smallest of villages will see......

PDO Wines of Greece (“Protected Designation of Origin”) include the Greek wine category of “Designation of Origin Wines” (AOQS and AOC). The areas where AOQS wines are produced – “Designation of Origin of Superior Quality” (part of the PDO Wines of Greece) are in essence......

Here is the list of wine bottle sizes and names as they relate to wine: Wine Bottle Sizes Chart 187.5 ml Piccolo or Split: Typically used for a single serving of Champagne. 375 ml Demi or Half: Holds one-half of the standard 750 ml size.......

Wine Roads that are designed and supported by the Wine Producers Association of the Peloponnesian Vineyard (ENOAP), as part of the greek wine tours map, whose activities extend to the Ionian Islands, are one of the most popular tourist destinations in Greece. The two southernmost......

The fragrant skillet-braised chicken called kotopoulo me dendrolivano (Rosemary Chicken) is a mainstay in the repertoire of home cooks all over Greece. To me, this is Greek home cooking at its best: maximum flavor extracted from a handful of simple ingredients. Oregano is the herb......

Simply Plated! One of the most telling characteristics of Greek cuisine is its regionality. Greece is a small country with a big table, much of it rooted in the regional traditions of the islands, mainland, and mountains. In this edition of the award-winning Simply Plated!......

Visiting Modiano Market is a must. Known as one of the most vibrant areas of Thessaloniki, with the hustle and bustle of activity six days of the week (closed on Sunday). It’s a trip that will not disappoint. An area of small and medium size......

Greek Wines under P.D.O and P.G.I. The first wine cooperatives were developed in 1930. They played a positive role in maintaining and developing the vines and the wines in the traditional areas currently producing wines with Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) and Protected Geographical Indication......

How many bottles of wine are consumed each year around the world? The amount of wine consumed worldwide is not all bottled, but we can estimate it to 24 billion liters of wine. This figure is the world’s annual consumption, equivalent to 33 billion bottles......

Get swept away by quaint and quirky Kefalonia – one of the most beautiful greek islands! There are some places that are so unique and so vibrant, you’d swear they have a life and soul of their own, a beating heart hidden in the landscape.......