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                                              88 Greek reds competed in Decanter headquarters in late May. The wines were based only on native varieties, such as Agiorgitiko, Xinomavro, Limniona, Mavrodaphne and Mavrotragano among others, judged ..

The rise of the Assyrtikos from the Islands by Yiannis Karakasis MW   Santorini and Assyrtiko are verses which are often sung about Greek wine, both within and outside Greece. However, Eric Asimov, the respected wine journalist, recently wr..

 X-BOURGO Wines Α stunning Assyrtiko and Mavrotragano from Tinos   Greece is full of wine discoveries. To unearth new things it is only required to walk around the vineyards and have an open mind. And in Tinos there is great evolution, pros..

3 x7 [Wines to Match with Summer]by Yiannis Karakasis MW    As we get deeper into the heart of summer, the consumption of wine becomes more and more challenging. Especially on very hot days. And nights. However, there are certain general prin..

The top Decanter Awards for Greek wine,available via Greece and Grapes!   This year’s Decanter World Wine Awards’ harvest for Greek wine has been absolutely impressive, including 1 Platinum-Best in Show, 2 Platinums και 9 Golds. Among them,..

Welcoming the natural wines of Sant’Or Winery!  The wines of Sant'Or Winery are among our new additions here in Greece and Grapes. We are thrilled to welcome these singular wines that try to express terroir with honesty and authenticity. Thes..

Cyprus moves forwardby Yiannis Karakasis MW      Cyprus is not unknown to the world of wine. Contrarily, its history and wine-making tradition dates back thousands of years, to the legend of the sweet Koumandaria; the oldest wine in..

A greek "Amarone" at the top of its game Dougos Meth Imon Opsimo 2008   Dougos' Meth Imon Opsimo is a blend of indigenous Limniona, married with Syrah and Grenache. It is a rich and impressive wine. But what makes the difference from any ..

 Foundi Naoussaia: A lady with traditional dressBy Yiannis Karakasis MW Few wines in Greece (and around the world) have remained the same in their style, unaffected by changes over time. It seems as if they are silent observers, certainly n..