As the last embers died out from a wildfire that ripped through one of Greece’s most valuable wine regions last week, the grape-growers and winemakers of Nemea in the northern Peloponnese starting take stock of the damage to the crop over the weekend.
As a guest country, Greece left its mark at the recent VieVinum major wine exhibition in Vienna with the participation of 22 wineries.
A special event titled “50 Great Greek Wines (50 GGW) Goes Big in London” took place on May 29 in London, under the auspices of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).
Grape growers and wine producers have long sought certifications testifying to their sustainable farming methods or their commitment to protecting the environment. Far less attention has been paid over the years to how wineries treated the people who are doing the actual farming and production work.
Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni on Tuesday expressed her will for the further growth of wine tourism, addressing the first meeting of the Wine Tourism Council that was held at the Agricultural University of Athens.
Famed for its rich, fruity flavors and deep red color, we explore the remarkable journey of Xinomavro wine from the Macedonian foothills to worldwide fame.
World wine production is expected to fall to its lowest level in 60 years in 2023 due to poor harvests in the Southern Hemisphere and in some major European producers, including Greece, the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV) has said.
A unique wine produced from vineyards on the Cycladic island of Naxos that will be sold for 550 euros per bottle is expected to be released within the next month.
We took part in this year’s wine harvest in the Cyclades, which turned out to be one of the most challenging in recent years.
The once obscure Malagousia grape variety has been winning over oenophiles in recent years, producing elegant wines with stone and citrus fruit aromas.
In spring 2024, the prestigious VieVinum International wine festival will take place at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna, where over 600 major wineries from around the world will showcase their products from May 25 to 27.
Viticulturalists laboring on the terraced slopes of Tinos are reviving the centuries-old tradition of cultivating own-rooted vines, producing premium wines.
Experts warn that many regions in Greece will become unfit for viticulture by 2050 due to climate change. Indeed, if the climate crisis worsens by the end of the century, few vineyards will remain, primarily in higher-altitude locations.
These boutique wineries on Paros produce wines that epitomize the iconic Cycladic terroir: robust, full-bodied, and bursting with sun-ripened flavor.
Alcohol consumption in China is closely related to economic prosperity, says Greek entrepreneur.
The wine industry in Cyprus is at a turning point, as coordinated upgrading and promotion efforts are under way in both the private and public sectors.
