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CONTENTS Greece Is - WINE, 2017 Issue, First Edition 6. In Brief. The new era of Greek wine. 16. Praise. Renowned wine experts
EXPLORE 46. Northern Greece. Exciting terroirs,
EXPERIENCE 116. The Greek Way. Delicious classics
salute the efforts of Greek winemakers.
grapes with attitude.
of local cuisine, paired with native
22. The Only Road to Follow. It’s all
56. Central Greece. A mosaic of
varieties.
about quality, character and consistency.
varieties and terroirs.
26. The American Challenge.
64. Peloponnese. Agiorgitiko and
118. Wine and Cheese. Best friends! 122. Tandoori, Meet Agiorgitiko.
Uncorking a market with huge potential.
Moschofilero country.
There’s an ideal Greek wine for every
28. The Art of Drinking. Through the
74. Ionian Islands. The realm of
popular international cuisine.
millennia, wine has been the defining
Robola.
126. Satisfying the Senses. Our
component of sociability for Greeks.
76. Santorini. An historic wineland;
favorite wine restaurants and bars.
34. Timeline. An intoxicating history
Assyrtiko’s astonishing rise.
135. The Experts’ Choice. Renowned
at a glance.
90. Aegean Islands. Gems of the
wine professionals recommend Greek
36. Dionysus. The Greek god of wine
archipelago.
wines they love.
and ecstasy.
143. Place Your Orders. Well-stocked
40. The Mists of Time. Wine in ancient
94. Crete. The rising star. 104. Sweet Wines. Show them to
Greece.
the sun...
108. Retsina. Back with a vengeance. 112. Sparkling Wines. Bubbles everywhere!
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