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The Rules of an Ancient Greek Symposium

An ancient Greek symposium was a wine-drinking banquet that took place after a meal, with one of many purposes being the introduction of young people into aristocracy through debating, plotting, and boasting. At these banquets, which were underlain by certain...

Top Ten Greek Wines

Greeks are amongst the first peoples to have produced wine into the world and Greece has some of the oldest vineyards extant, making the country justifiably famous for its great local wines. The earliest evidence of wine production in Greece...

The Surprising Science Behind Champagne Bubbles

The fascinating science behind champagne bubbles is something we really should take a little time to appreciate as we celebrate the best of what this year has given us and the hopes for the upcoming new year. Champagne has marked...

World Wine Production Lowest in 60 Years; Greece Suffers 45 Percent Decrease

World wine production is expected to fall to its lowest level in 60 years in 2023 and in Greece a significant decrease of 45 percent compared to 2022, the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV) has said. This is...

Archaeologists Uncover 5,000-Year-Old Wine in Egypt

A new discovery has been made by an archaeological team from Egypt, Germany, and Austria working in Upper Egypt. They found some 5,000-year-old wine inside sealed jars that had never been opened. This discovery was made in Queen Merneith's tomb...

Greek Wine Production to Decrease 30% in 2023

Greek wine production in 2023 is expected to drop by 30 percent, primarily attributed to the prevalence of downy mildew, the Athens-Macedonian News Agency reported. The Greek Winemakers' Association's leader, Yiannis Voyatzis, disclosed this projection during discussions with Agricultural Production...

Why Ancient Greeks Mixed Wine With Seawater

Mixing wine and seawater may sound unappealing today, yet it is a winemaking practice that goes back to Ancient Greece, later to be followerd by the Romans

Priceless Wine and Spirits Treasure Discovered at Greece’s Tatoi Palace

Restorations at Greek royal family's former palace, Tatoi, have unearthed a wine cellar filled with rare alcoholic beverages.

The Greek Who Taught the Japanese to Eat Feta Cheese and Olive Oil

Pioneering businessman Thanasis Fragkis was the very first person to introduce olive oil and other traditional Greek products to Japan.

More than 50 Greek Wines Presented at Shanghai’s ProWine China Fair

Οver fifty labels of Greek wines were presented at the Shanghai International Trade Fair for Wines and Spirits, called "ProWine China," which opened its doors on Tuesday and will run until Thursday, November 14. The Greek pavilion, organized by ''Enterprise...