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Screw Cap or Cork? The Truth Behind Two Different Wine ClosuresIf you've ever wondered why some wine bottles have a screw cap while others are sealed with a natural cork, you're not alone. For many years, people believed that screw caps were only used for inexpensive wines. Today, that misconception..

Sushi is no longer paired only with sake. In recent years, wine pairing with Japanese and Asian cuisine has become one of the biggest trends in the wine world, with sommeliers and wine lovers discovering new and exciting combinations.The freshness of raw fish, the umami flavor of soy sauce, the heat..

The question “should red wine be refrigerated?” is one of the most common questions.The answer is simple: yes — but only certain red wines.So-called chilled red wines are perfect for summer, especially in warm climates where “room temperature” is simply too high for proper serving.Which red wines sh..

Greek olive oil, especially extra virgin olive oil, is widely recognized as one of the healthiest choices in modern nutrition. When people search for Greek olive oil benefits, they are looking for more than just flavor — they are looking for quality, nutritional value, and authenticity. Thanks to it..

Low alcohol wines and non alcoholic wines are a fast-growing category in the wine market, with increasing interest around questions such as what is low alcohol wine, how is alcohol removed from wine, and what is the difference between low and no alcohol wine. In general, low alcohol wines refer to w..

Natural wines are wines made with minimal intervention in both the vineyard and the winery. The goal is to let the grape and the terroir express themselves as naturally as possible, without heavy technological correction.Grapes are usually grown organically or biodynamically, with little or no synth..

The different taste of your favorite wine from year to year is not a trick of memory. It is the result of the vintage, meaning the climatic conditions of each year that directly affect the vineyard and the composition of the grapes. Temperature, rainfall, and sunlight influence acidity, sugar levels..

Assyrtiko from Santorini has evolved from a local Greek grape variety into an international benchmark for high-acidity, mineral-driven white wines. Its uniqueness comes from the volcanic terroir and the low yields of the vineyards.The soil of Santorini, rich in volcanic elements, directly influences..

TopGreekwines.gr invites you to thematic meetings with the quality Greek Vineyard.Every Saturday 7-9pm at Mingus CavaBar, Skoufa 52 Kolonaki.1st Meeting Event - 26/11Two great Assyrians of N. Greece join forces against an arrogant Santorini! They will make it?Come and try 2 imposing Assyrians from M..

From an article by Michalis Georgiou, a certified sommelier from Cyprus.We found it very interesting and are reposting it:Natural wine is wine made with natural grapes, without adding or subtracting anything. This is how the Association of Natural Wine Producers (PVN) defines it. The difference with..

This year, Christmas and New Year's Eve will be very different from the others. Travel bans due to coronavirus measures and the limitation on the number of people that can be gathered in homes, leave us away from loved ones.However, this does not mean that we can not add quality and elegance to our ..

Η πανδημία του κορονοϊού «χτύπησε» για τα καλά την παγκόσμια οικονομία, που θα χρειαστεί πολύς καιρός για να ορθοποδήσει ξανά, όταν ο εφιάλτης του Covid-19 θα αποτελεί παρελθόν. Αυτή η εξέλιξη έχει ως αποτέλεσμα να σημειωθεί σημαντική πτώση και στον κλάδο του κρασιού. Όπως είναι φυσικό, τις «πληγές»..

Dynamic and at the same time ... sophisticated! Because his power does not deprive him of charm and sensuality.The reason for Xinomavro, the wine with the fanatical "fans", not only in Greece but also abroad. Besides, together with Assyrtiko, they are the only Greek varieties with great internationa..

On the evening of Friday, July 31, the cafe 'Varadi "in Mylopotamos Kea, will serve in the cool garden of the Folklore Museum, many of the hidden treasures of the Greek vineyard, accompanied by Tziotian delicacies. TopGreekWines.gr apart of curating the wine cellar, will also provide some special wi..

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Η υπερθέρμανση του πλανήτη γίνεται γρήγορα πρόβλημα για τη βιομηχανία οίνου. Αλλά ενώ οι παραδοσιακές αμπελουργικές περιοχές μπορεί να παράγουν μόνο σταφίδες σε 30 χρόνια, άλλες περιοχές σε όλο τον κόσμο αρχίζουν να στρέφονται προς την αμπελουργία.Σύμφωνα με το μύθο, ο Βάκχος, ο θεός του κρασιού, τα..