Getting to Know Greek Wines
In my series on Greek wines, I’ve explored Retsina, the wines of Macedonia, and how Greek wines are faring in light of the Greek economy. […]
The Ins and Outs of Greek Retsina Wine
In olden days, Greeks used amphorae to transport everything, from olive oil and wine. These vessels were prone to leaking, and when transported on a […]
Wines from Macedonia
Macedonia is representative of Greece. In spite of its historic relationship with the likes of Aristotle and Alexander the Great, Macedonia has for centuries been […]
How Are Wines from Greece Faring?
Greece has been much in the news lately, and sadly not in a good way. How does Greece’s economic upheaval affect her agriculture? Specifically, how […]
Demystifying German Wine Labels
Why are German wine labels so staid and severe? I mean, when the emblem for the highest level of quality (“VDP,” Verband Deutscher Prädikats) is […]
Exploring Campania Wines
Welcome to the final article of my Italian varietal series. The focus of this article is Campania, which lies on Italy’s “lower shin” and is […]
Sardinian Nuragus and Carignano Wines
There’s something about Italy that captivates me. From sun-drenched shorelines to exotic history, I am an unabashed Italy buff. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that […]
Exploring Two Wines from Calabria
Moving into the toe of Italy’s “boot,” we reach the Italian wine region of Calabria. Except for Sicily and Sardinia, both water-bound islands, Calabria has […]
Wines from Sicily: Zibibbo and Nero d’Avola
Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, is well known for being the home to Archimedes, one of the greatest minds in history, as well […]
Emilia-Romagna Wine Picks
In our virtual wine tour, we linger a little longer in the north of Italy, just under the boot “cuff,” namely in Emilia-Romagna, one of […]