Achaia is located on the northern part of the Peloponnese. Patras is one of the prominent cities of the region, one of the most popular cities in Greece and a hub of commerce, with a… Wine Tourism in Peloponnese: Achaia
If you are into adventure and exceptional natural beauty, if you love history and unspoiled landscapes, if you enjoy tradition and seek something absolutely unique, then Laconia is a splendid area to visit. The castle… Wine Tourism in Peloponnese: Laconia
Tradition meets modernity and advanced techniques, along with exquisite mastery, in Argolida wine tourism. This beautiful region of Greece, located in the eastern part of Peloponnese, boasts a great and impressive history with wine. And… Wine Tourism in Peloponnese: Argolida
Viticulture has been correlated with Greece since the beginning of time. In Greek Mythology, God Dionysus represents the God of Wine, Dancing and Music. People would indulge in endless hours of having fun, eating together… Wine Tourism in Greece
Wine making in Greece dates back to antiquity, with an impressive history that has survived through the centuries. The Olympian Gods used to enjoy high quality wine, while the Greeks have cultivated the land and… Wine Tourism in Peloponnese: Messinia
The custom of adding resin to wine dates back to ancient times; it is hardly surprising that the vine would, at some point, meet the neighboring pine, particularly in Central Greece, where the two grow… The Revival of Retsina
Italian With discreet aromas of red fruits and spices, the red Agiorgitiko grape variety produces expensive rosés and velvety reds. Both can be elegant accompaniments to a host of wine-friendly Italian comfort food dishes, famed… Why Greek Wines Pair with the World’s Most Popular Cuisines
Malvasia In the Peloponnese, on the southeast shore of the Parnon mountain range, stands the Byzantine fortified town of Monemvasia, built in the 8th century on a towering rock separated from the mainland. According to… Greek Sweet Wines
The Peloponnese is mountainous, with Taygetus standing above all other ranges. As a result of its position in Greece’s south, bordered by sea on all sides and its mountainous landscape, the Peloponnese enjoys a mild… The Wine Road of Peloponnese
“There are more than 60 grape varieties on Santorini” Abbe Pegues wrote in 1842, “but for the production of the ordinary wine and santo wine almost only one is used, the Assyrtiko, because it is… Assyrtiko: The Santorini Cultivar
Already world-famous for its breathtaking caldera views and sunsets, its architecture, local products and cuisine, amazing hotels and still-beating volcanic heart, Santorini has also built a strong brand name in the international wine market. Its… Santorini: The Art of Making Wine
By the 8th and 7th centuries BC, when the written works of Hesiod and the Homeric bards began to appear, wine had thoroughly permeated Greek culture and become a ubiquitous feature – a dietary staple,… Homer and Wine
Winemaking in Kos dates back to antiquity and is strongly associated with the history of the island. However, up till early 2000s the art of winemaking had been in continuous downfall. Locals had turned to… Kos Vineyards: A Tradition from Antiquity
Some of the most essential pleasures or comforts in life can be traced so far back in human history that they seem to disappear in the mists of time. The cultivation and consumption of grapes… Wine: An Age-Old Story