Wine is an alcoholic beverage, the result of fresh grapes' juice fermentation. Wine has a significant presence in the history and tradition of many cultures, the same is true for Greece since Wine is deeply linked with the Greek history, culture and tradition.The confirmed presence of wine in ancient Greece dates from 1700 BC were it held a special place in their everyday life as well as in official ceremonies and celebranions, with most prominent those in honor of the god Dionysus. It must be noted that in the Greek pantheon one of the 12 primary deities, Dionisus, was the god of grape juice fermentation and Wine. This is indicative of the value that Wine held within the Ancient Greek society.
Greece is a producer of fine quality Wines resulting from the fine varieties of Greek vines. It must be noted that the Mediterranean climate, and that of Greece in particular, favor the growth and maturation of fine vine varieties. More than 300 different varieties of grapes are grown in Greece, this leads to the production of a very large selection of wines. Depending on the color of the grape utilised and the brewing process, Greek wines can divided into: white , rosé and red; each of those categories can come in different varieties according to their content in sugars, namely: dry , semi-dry , semi-sweet and sweet . Greek Wine producers posess the appropriate expertise and in recent years have invested heavily in the Wine business, producing a large variety of high quality Wine brands.
The Greek Wines offer top culinary delight ; lavish taste structure and strongly aromatic characteristics . They can ideally accompany any meal and can be a fine choice for any event.
The international Wine community is becoming more and more aware of the quality and variety of Greek Wine, and alimentation companies around the world find it impretive to add them to their catalogue.