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Free WSET courses for unemployed Greeks aged 18–32. Romané Basset and Konstantinos Lazarakis MW on the Gérard Basset Foundation–WSPC programme in Athens.
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What Is Athiri? The Aegean's Gentle White, from Rhodes to Santorini and Halkidiki
Athiri, the ancient white grape of the Aegean: lead variety of PDO Rhodes and PDO Slopes of Meliton, Assyrtiko's partner on Santorini. Taste, producers, pairings.
6 Oct 2026
Best Greek Red Wines for Steak
Which Greek red wine goes best with steak? Xinomavro, oak-aged Agiorgitiko, Limniona and Mavrotragano, matched cut by cut, with the bottles to look for.
29 Sept 2026
What Is Xinomavro? Northern Greece's Great Red Grape, Explained
Xinomavro, the 'sour-black' red of Northern Greece: where it grows (Naoussa, Amyntaio, Goumenissa, Rapsani), how it tastes, how it ages, producers, pairings.
23 Sept 2026
What Is Mavrotragano? Santorini's Rescued Red, from Near-Extinction to Cult Status
Mavrotragano, Santorini's indigenous red rescued from near-extinction in the late 1990s: volcanic terroir, tasting profile, ageing, producers, pairings.
15 Sept 2026
Producer Profile: Domaine Gerovassiliou, and the Rescue of Malagousia
Producer profile of Domaine Gerovassiliou in Epanomi — the estate that rescued the Malagousia grape from near-extinction, built one of Greece's most visit-worthy wineries, and now exports to 40+ countries.
8 Sept 2026
Greek Sparkling Wines: A Quiet Revolution, From Xinomavro to Moschofilero
Complete guide to Greek sparkling wines — PDO Amyntaio, PDO Mantineia sparkling, traditional-method Xinomavro rosé, sparkling Assyrtiko, styles, leading producers and food pairings.
1 Sept 2026
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