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Stemnitsa

Stemnitsa Village in Gortynia

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Right above the banks of Lousios River in Arcadia, Stemnitsa is a traditional settlement with an exceptional character. The stone houses and aristocratic mansions, the verdant surroundings and the imposing views to mount Mainalo, these… Stemnitsa Village in Gortynia

The Chios Mastiha Trees

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During the Ottoman occupation plantation and production of mastiha trees was developed. Prior to the Chios massacre in 1822, production was stable but following the destruction it halted. After 1832 permission was granted for the… The Chios Mastiha Trees

The Chios Mastiha

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The History of Mastic The mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus), also called “skinos”, grows all over the Mediterranean. However, the tree Pistacia Lentiscus Var. Chia is a special variety that grows only in the Southern part… The Chios Mastiha

Greek Wine Varieties

Famous Greek Wine Varieties

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Wine making has been strongly correlated with Greece in its essence. Ever since antiquity, Greeks have enjoyed wine and worshiped its uniqueness. It is no wonder why God Dionysus was celebrated in every part of… Famous Greek Wine Varieties