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What's happening in the Greek vineyard.
Στα 28 του χρόνια, ο Χρήστος μετρά ήδη περίπου οκτώ χρόνια στον χώρο του κρασιού. Έχει περάσει από διαφορετικά εστιατόρια, εργάζεται ως sommelier, ταξιδεύει ασταμάτητα και υπολογίζει πως έχει επισκεφθεί περίπου 450 με 500 ελληνικά οινοποιεία, μαζί με ακόμη περίπου 60+ στο εξωτερικό. Μιλήσαμε μαζί του για το πώς μπήκε στον κόσμο του κρασιού, το επάγγελμα του sommelier, τη σημασία της εμπειρίας, τα εκατοντάδες οινοποιεία που έχει επισκεφθεί, τον ελληνικό αμπελώνα, τις τιμές, τις εκθέσεις και το πού πιστεύει ότι πηγαίνει σήμερα το κρασί. …
Every year, from late summer through autumn, wine-growing regions enter one of the most important periods of the year: the harvest. As a wine lover, I believe it is perhaps the most beautiful time to visit a vineyard or winery—provided, of course, that visitors are welcome during those days, because there is plenty of work to be done. And why not lend a hand with the harvest ourselves, if they are looking for extra help?…
In Santorini, we met Yiannis Boutaris, a member of the new generation of a family deeply connected to the history of Greek wine, for a conversation about the present and future of the Santorini vineyard.…
From ancient times until today, especially in the prefecture of Chania in Crete, both locals and visitors have almost certainly tasted wine made from the Romeiko grape variety, whether at a local festival or a wedding.…
Nestled on the slopes of the Peloponnese's Aigialeia hills, Rira Vineyards is located in one of Greece's most historic and breathtaking wine regions. Renowned for its exceptional viticultural potential, the area boasts vineyards planted at elevations exceeding 1,000 meters, overlooking the Corinthian Gulf and benefiting from a unique mountain-meets-sea terroir. …
On June 11, the official PDO Goumenissa 2025 Classification Committee convened at Aidarini Winery. In this article, we take you through the certification process followed by the committee and explore the key conclusions drawn from the evaluation of the previous vintage.…
Wine lovers everywhere, hello! My name is Dimitris Mainos and I come from the picturesque wine region of Naoussa in northern Greece.
In the world of wine, there are people who follow trends — and people who create their own path. Sakis Papadopoulos clearly belongs to the second category. In a special interview with OinoWay, he spoke about his deep love for Riesling, the difficulties he faced in the early years, and how persistence and passion can eventually turn a vision into reality.…
Greek wine is not just a taste inside a glass. It is about places, people, stories, and journeys waiting to be discovered. OinoWay.com was created to bring the world of the Greek vineyard closer to every traveler and every person who truly loves wine.…
At a time when Greek wine continues to evolve and wine knowledge is becoming increasingly accessible, Aris Sklavenitis, one of Greece’s leading sommeliers, shared his thoughts with us on what truly makes a sommelier stand out.…