The Wine Bloggers Conference is once again thrilled to announce New Wines of Greece as a sponsor of the conference and participant in this year’s agenda.
Greece, one of the oldest winemaking region in the world, is now one of the most dynamic due to tremendous investments in modern technology and a passionate new breed of winemakers. The remarkable transformations in this ancient Mediterranean region spurred its re-branding as the New Wines of Greece.
Greece created the first “culture of wine” over 4,000 years ago, integrating wine into everyday life where Dionysus, the God of wine, played a prominent role. Elaborate cups and vessels were created to drink this divine elixir from the Gods, and wine was consumed at intellectual symposiums held to discuss philosophical ideas of the day.
From the beginning, the Greeks understood the important influence of terroir on the characteristics of wine and shipped their wines in sealed amphorae, becoming the first to create their own Appellations of Origin, a few millenniums before the French.
The Greek vineyard combines all of the elements necessary for the production of high quality wine. Its mild Mediterranean climate includes consistent climatic conditions: lots of sunshine, mild winters, dry summers and cool evenings. The soils range from moderate to poor fertility and vary from sand and rock to clay and limestone with most everything else in between–including the volcanic soils of some islands. Beyond its renowned island beaches, Greece has a dramatically diverse landscape with mountain ranges that traverse the countryside from north to south. Most vineyards are found on the slopes of mountains or on remote islands with a typical vineyard size being less than (1) hectare. With Greece virtually surrounded by water, many vineyards also enjoy the positive, moderating influence of the sea.
Home to over 300 indigenous grapes, Greece is a source of high quality, limited production wines that express the nuances of its unique terroir. Moschofilero, Malagousia, Assyrtiko, Agiorgitiko and Xinomavro are the most predominantly produced, while international grape varieties also thrive, allowing Greece to offer an excellent range of varietal wines as well as some very interesting blends.
Like Greek cuisine, which is based on fresh ingredients, simply prepared, our wines are subtle yet complex–designed to compliment rather than overpower food – and offer a great ratio of price to quality.
New Wines of Greece will be hosting the Pre-Dinner Reception on Saturday, June 8th at 5:30pm.
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