2018

Retsina

Leave a Comment / Afros & Nectar, Amyndeo, Greece, Pét-Nat, Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), Retsina, Roditis, Sparkling, Traditional Apellation, White /

It is unlikely to visit Greece without tasting Retsina! It is the best known traditional Greek wine, although often associated with cheap house wine served in taverns, mainly in the 1960s, due to increased demand that led to quality degradation. However, Retsina has come back, slowly gaining ground and reputation, starting from the beginning of the 21st […]

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Romeiko

Leave a Comment / Chania, Crete, Greece, Liasto, Marouvas, Natural Sweet (Naturellement Doux), Oinotika, Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), Romeiko, White /

Archaeological findings in Crete prove the existence of wine culture back in the Minoan period (3000-1500 BC). In fact, the world’s oldest wine press, dated in 2500 BC, was discovered in Archanes, central Crete. Nowadays, apart from classic red grape variaties (e.g. international Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Sangiovese), there are only few domestic varieties

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