Category: Wine spot

When I first started getting into wine, I couldn’t drink red with anything. The closest I could tolerate to red was a rosé. And that’s how my ‘rosé’ story with wine began. Since then, I’ve fallen in love with it. Today, I see fantastic work being done by Greek winemakers in the rosé category—full of…

Recently, I found myself in a cellar with over 200 wine labels. Very impressive, right? But the truth is, 98% of wine drinkers neither have nor want a cellar with 200 bottles. They prefer having 4-5 great bottles depending on mood, company, and occasion. Let me share something personal: I once tried to build a…

Today (26.04.2025), we embark on a culinary journey through two regions rich in gastronomic identity: Central Macedonia and Thessaly. From the multicultural city of Thessaloniki to the majestic Meteora, and from Naoussa’s vineyards to Volos, every stop offers a traditional dish paired perfectly with local wine for your Easter table. Follow us on another flavorful…

Our Easter special at newsit.gr continues, taking you on a flavorful journey across the country. Today (April 17, 2025), we’re stopping in Sterea Ellada and Evia—two regions steeped in tradition, cuisine, and wine. From Livadeia and Arachova to Kyme and Skyros, we present the signature Easter dishes of each area paired with local wines. Join…

Have you ever tried a white sparkling wine, bright, with a fresh character and aromatic notes of red fruits? If so, you’ve likely enjoyed a Blanc de Noirs wine. A term that may sound unfamiliar (it means ‘white from black’), but I believe we’ve all encountered it at some point—especially when talking about sparkling wines.…

News for Greek wine producers, but also for wine lovers, is good: The top institution for the promotion and promotion of Greek wine, Great Greek Wines (GGW) returns and will be held from 1 to 4 May 2025, at the brand new Ace Hotel & Swim Club Athens. This event, designed to promote the new…

Have you ever thought about visiting a winery? If not, maybe it’s time to do it. Personally, for me it is not just a walk in a vineyard; it is an experience that opens up new horizons to taste, history, and pleasure. CORVERSE That’s why it’s worth: 1. You discover how wine is made You…

Street food has conquered our hearts with its intense flavors and unique simplicity. From juicy burgers and delicious French fries to aromatic tacos, the choices are really endless. But how can we take these flavors off? The right combination with wine can make a difference. CORVERSE In this article, I will recommend the ideal wines…

The new wine year begins dynamically, as the Peloponnese Wine Festival 2025, the most important collective presentation of the wines of the Peloponnesian vineyard comes for the 17th year, in order to highlight the wines of Greece’s largest vineyard. On Monday, January 20th from 12:00 to 21:00, at the Athenaeum Intercontinental Hotel the event will…

No, we will not talk about the amazing wine bar in Exarchia but about the element of tannin that we find primarily in red wines. I remember when I started tasting wines without much knowledge. In a wine bar I ordered a glass of red wine and the polite waiter told me: “This wine has…

Objectively speaking, the goal of every wine professional is to make his customers happy. Having this in mind, the sommelier of a restaurant is the one who proposing the appropriate label, not only will upgrade the taste experience, but will create strong feelings of joy and anticipation for the next time. CORVERSE And this is…

Have you ever wondered in what other dimension, besides the classic 750 ml bottle, you can find your favorite wine? Does the bottle also play a role in the issue of aging wine? CORVERSE Let’s go first and talk about the dimensions of Split 187.5ml bottles: Here we are talking about a glass of wine,…

When I began my journey into the wine world, I was fascinated by the idea of an aging bottle. I thought every old wine hid a shocking experience. But reality is more complicated. The aging of wine is an art that depends on many factors. What wines improve with time? How can one understand whether…

I have heard many times that semi-sweet or semi-dry wines are of lower quality than land, that they add sugar to be sweet or -the worst – that with ‘chemistry’ they make them sweet. Let’s go clean up the scenery. CORVERSE Initially, we should mention that there are too many quality and expensive wines, which…

In 2024 he left and in 2025 he came! Together with the new year we expect new experiences, dreams that will become reality and, of course, new wine pleasures. For me, wine in 2024 became an integral part of my everyday life. Through this I discover new aspects of myself and create feelings and memories…