References in Homer's Iliad and Odyssey confirm that viniculture was prevalent here by the 8th Century BC. Wine's importance is also evident in Greek mythology. Dionysus (the Greek god of wine) appears in legends from every part of Greece, from the plains ofAttikato the Aegean island ofChi...
The ancient Greeks and Romans used wine as an offering to the gods. In Greek mythology, Dionysus was the god of wine, overseeing all matters pertaining to the cultivation of grapes and wine production. The Romans looked to Bacchus to oversee all wine matters. In medieval times it was believ...
With a history of upheaval, it’s remarkable that Greek wine culture survived. In 1937, the Vine Institute of Athens was formed to rebuild the wine-producing foundation of the Greek wine industry, and since then, wineries have continued to grow and succeed. While understanding Greek wine and...
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Wine was widely used in religion, feasts, and medicine, and was considered a key marker of civilized culture. Combined with the vine’s high productive potential and its low agronomic needs, all this made wine a primary feature of the agrarian economy and an important product of (inter)...
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The varietals to discover include Xinomavro, Agiorgitiko, Limnio, Mavroudi, and Mavrotragano. Experience Greek wines with us, where every bottle encapsulates the essence of Greek culture and its viticultural heritage.All Macedonia Peloponnese Greek Islands Refine by Style Region price Sort by:...
Learn about Greek wine, common tasting notes, where the region is and more ... A picturesque Mediterranean nation with a rich wine culture dating back to ancient times, Greece has so much more to offer than just retsina. Between the mainland and the country’s many islands, a wealth of ...
Wine has played a pivotal role in religious ceremonies throughout history, spanning across different cultures and civilizations. The ancient Egyptians believed that wine was a gift from their gods and used it extensively in their religious rituals. In Greek mythology, Dionysus was known as the god...
Santorini: ancient Greek wines from a harsh climate I was very excited to explore local wines on a recent trip to Greece. This culture has a history of wine-making going … More Wine Fun How-To's Storing Wine At Home For years, where to store my wine was never a problem, because thi...