WINES
The start of the year is for everyone the time to look ahead with new projects, plans, and activities that add excitement to life beyond the daily grind. From building a much-wanted wine collection to heading on a wine trip, there are many ways for wine enthusiasts to enhance their wine experience and learn to appreciate it in a new way. Here are 12 ideas for each month to get started.
A few days ago, I was talking to a psychologist who told me:
All those whom we call “difficult,” people hard to communicate with in everyday life with mood swings, are usually borderline personalities close to the limit of mood disorder.
Greece’s total vineyard surface has witnessed positive growth after five years in 2021 and stands at 1.9 Kha, about 1,5% of the global vineyard surface area.
Five varieties, Savatiano, Roditis, Agiorgitiko, Liatiko, and Xinomavro, represent almost 30% of Greece’s vineyard area.
Assyrtiko and Liatiko have experienced the most growth over recent years.
Greece produces more white than red wine.
Greece devotes 5% to organic viticulture (certified), one of the top 10 organic grape-growing countries worldwide (2021).
Food and wine pairing has consistently stimulated my senses and piqued my curiosity. Engaging in this endeavor fuels my desire to explore, embrace challenges, and seek the gratification of discovering the perfect match.
As the wines from Santorini capture the attention of serious wine lovers worldwide, a new generation of winemakers, among them Spyros Chryssos is taking on the responsibility of maintaining quality at new sustainable standards while addressing emerging challenges. Here, SAY, ILOVE WINE begins to celebrate some of its rising stars.