wine
Ancient Greece
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...
Greece
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...
Food
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...
Business
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...
Archaeology
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...
Economy
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...
Ancient Greece
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
Archaeology
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.
Diaspora
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.
Greek news
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...