https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2438/greeceen-USTelligent Community 13https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2438/greeceTue, 06 Jan 2026 22:48:17 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:109b5d6a-5d41-4d9f-ae01-effb0cf099e9Stacy Ladenburgerhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2438/greece#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Expert Guides by Stacy Ladenburger on 1/6/2026 10:48:17 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;"><a name="top"></a></p> <div class="box1_home4">If Greek wine has already seen a new dawn, one thing is for sure: it is just the beginning. <br />New wineries, new faces, and new ideas crop up at every harvest and at an ever-accelerating pace, <br />making Greece one of the most vibrant wine regions in the world.<br /><span class="box1_h4_a">-Konstantinos Lazarakis, MW, &quot;The Wines of Greece&quot;</span></div> <div class="box1_h8_2"> <div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>History of Greece</li> <li>Greek Wine in Context</li> <li>The Land</li> <li>Climate</li> <li>Greek Wine Law</li> <li>The Grapes of Greece</li> <li>Regions of Greece</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;"><a name="01"></a></p> <p><a name="01"></a></p> History of Greece <p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;">The Greeks played a fundamental role in the history of wine. They not only spread vines and knowledge of winemaking to many nations but also were extremely enthusiastic consumers, incorporating wine into a range of cultural activities. This created lasting associations that continue to inform wine&rsquo;s elevated reputation and stature. Wine was of religious importance (Dionysus, god of wine and therefore hedonism, which evolved to become Rome&rsquo;s Bacchus) and military consequence (it was rationed to soldiers), was celebrated for its medicinal properties, was the liquid fuel of philosophers, and was drunk both by leaders and the lower classes. It was also a yardstick against which the Greeks measured their enemies. Beer-drinking societies such as the Gauls were looked down upon, and those that consumed undiluted wine, such as Thracians, were equally scorned. In short, the Greeks viewed not just the consumption of wine, but the proper consumption of wine, as essential to keeping civilization civilized. Toward this end, the Greek oenohoos could even be considered the forerunner to the sommelier. These proto-sommeliers were responsible for blending wine and water during the era&rsquo;s many symposia, in an effort to stoke spirited discourse while avoiding crass drunkenness&mdash;a fine balance indeed.</p> <p style="text-align:center;"><a href="/cfs-filesystemfile/__key/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/telligent-evolution-components-attachments-13-319-00-00-00-01-65-07/sommelier.jpg_2D00_1040x502.jpg"><img class="image-bordered" alt=" " border="0" height="456" src="/cfs-filesystemfile/__key/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/telligent-evolution-components-attachments-13-319-00-00-00-01-65-07/sommelier.jpg_2D00_1040x502.jpg" width="608" /></a><span>Depiction of an oenohoos</span></p> <p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;">What is defined today as “Greek wine” is wine made within Greece’s current political boundaries. This sounds straightforward, but those boundaries have changed many times over the</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: '109b5d6a-5d41-4d9f-ae01-effb0cf099e9' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Preview</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2438/greece/revision/13Tue, 03 Jun 2025 21:31:11 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:109b5d6a-5d41-4d9f-ae01-effb0cf099e9Stacy Ladenburgerhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2438/greece#commentsRevision 13 posted to Expert Guides by Stacy Ladenburger on 6/3/2025 9:31:11 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;"><a name="top"></a></p> <div class="box1_home4">If Greek wine has already seen a new dawn, one thing is for sure: it is just the beginning. <br />New wineries, new faces, and new ideas crop up at every harvest and at an ever-accelerating pace, <br />making Greece one of the most vibrant wine regions in the world.<br /><span class="box1_h4_a">-Konstantinos Lazarakis, MW, &quot;The Wines of Greece&quot;</span></div> <div class="box1_h8_2"> <div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>History of Greece</li> <li>Greek Wine in Context</li> <li>The Land</li> <li>Climate</li> <li>Greek Wine Law</li> <li>The Grapes of Greece</li> <li>Regions of Greece</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;"><a name="01"></a></p> <p><a name="01"></a></p> History of Greece <p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;">The Greeks played a fundamental role in the history of wine. They not only spread vines and knowledge of winemaking to many nations but also were extremely enthusiastic consumers, incorporating wine into a range of cultural activities. This created lasting associations that continue to inform wine&rsquo;s elevated reputation and stature. Wine was of religious importance (Dionysus, god of wine and therefore hedonism, which evolved to become Rome&rsquo;s Bacchus) and military consequence (it was rationed to soldiers), was celebrated for its medicinal properties, was the liquid fuel of philosophers, and was drunk both by leaders and the lower classes. It was also a yardstick against which the Greeks measured their enemies. Beer-drinking societies such as the Gauls were looked down upon, and those that consumed undiluted wine, such as Thracians, were equally scorned. In short, the Greeks viewed not just the consumption of wine, but the proper consumption of wine, as essential to keeping civilization civilized. Toward this end, the Greek oenohoos could even be considered the forerunner to the sommelier. These proto-sommeliers were responsible for blending wine and water during the era&rsquo;s many symposia, in an effort to stoke spirited discourse while avoiding crass drunkenness&mdash;a fine balance indeed.</p> <p style="text-align:center;"><a href="/cfs-filesystemfile/__key/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/telligent-evolution-components-attachments-13-319-00-00-00-01-65-07/sommelier.jpg_2D00_1040x502.jpg"><img class="image-bordered" alt=" " border="0" height="456" src="/cfs-filesystemfile/__key/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/telligent-evolution-components-attachments-13-319-00-00-00-01-65-07/sommelier.jpg_2D00_1040x502.jpg" width="608" /></a><span>Depiction of an oenohoos</span></p> <p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;">What is defined today as “Greek wine” is wine made within Greece’s current political boundaries. This sounds straightforward, but those boundaries have changed many times over the</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: '109b5d6a-5d41-4d9f-ae01-effb0cf099e9' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2438/greece/revision/12Tue, 18 Jun 2024 15:20:39 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:109b5d6a-5d41-4d9f-ae01-effb0cf099e9GuildSomm Adminhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2438/greece#commentsRevision 12 posted to Expert Guides by GuildSomm Admin on 6/18/2024 3:20:39 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;"><a name="top"></a></p> <div class="box1_home4">If Greek wine has already seen a new dawn, one thing is for sure: it is just the beginning. <br />New wineries, new faces, and new ideas crop up at every harvest and at an ever-accelerating pace, <br />making Greece one of the most vibrant wine regions in the world.<br /><span class="box1_h4_a">-Konstantinos Lazarakis, MW, &quot;The Wines of Greece&quot;</span></div> <div class="box1_h8_2"> <div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>History of Greece</li> <li>Greek Wine in Context</li> <li>The Land</li> <li>Climate</li> <li>Greek Wine Law</li> <li>The Grapes of Greece</li> <li>Regions of Greece</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;"><a name="01"></a></p> <p><a name="01"></a></p> History of Greece <p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;">The Greeks played a fundamental role in the history of wine. They not only spread vines and knowledge of winemaking to many nations but also were extremely enthusiastic consumers, incorporating wine into a range of cultural activities. This created lasting associations that continue to inform wine&rsquo;s elevated reputation and stature. Wine was of religious importance (Dionysus, god of wine and therefore hedonism, which evolved to become Rome&rsquo;s Bacchus) and military consequence (it was rationed to soldiers), was celebrated for its medicinal properties, was the liquid fuel of philosophers, and was drunk both by leaders and the lower classes. It was also a yardstick against which the Greeks measured their enemies. Beer-drinking societies such as the Gauls were looked down upon, and those that consumed undiluted wine, such as Thracians, were equally scorned. In short, the Greeks viewed not just the consumption of wine, but the proper consumption of wine, as essential to keeping civilization civilized. Toward this end, the Greek oenohoos could even be considered the forerunner to the sommelier. These proto-sommeliers were responsible for blending wine and water during the era&rsquo;s many symposia, in an effort to stoke spirited discourse while avoiding crass drunkenness&mdash;a fine balance indeed.</p> <p style="text-align:center;"><a href="/cfs-filesystemfile/__key/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/telligent-evolution-components-attachments-13-319-00-00-00-01-65-07/sommelier.jpg_2D00_1040x502.jpg"><img class="image-bordered" alt=" " border="0" height="456" src="/cfs-filesystemfile/__key/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/telligent-evolution-components-attachments-13-319-00-00-00-01-65-07/sommelier.jpg_2D00_1040x502.jpg" width="608" /></a><span>Depiction of an oenohoos</span></p> <p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;">What is defined today as “Greek wine” is wine made within Greece’s current political boundaries. This sounds straightforward, but those boundaries have changed many times over the</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: '109b5d6a-5d41-4d9f-ae01-effb0cf099e9' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Preview</div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2438/greece/revision/11Thu, 18 Apr 2024 15:12:11 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:109b5d6a-5d41-4d9f-ae01-effb0cf099e9GuildSomm Adminhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2438/greece#commentsRevision 11 posted to Expert Guides by GuildSomm Admin on 4/18/2024 3:12:11 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;"><a name="top"></a></p> <div class="box1_home4">If Greek wine has already seen a new dawn, one thing is for sure: it is just the beginning. <br />New wineries, new faces, and new ideas crop up at every harvest and at an ever-accelerating pace, <br />making Greece one of the most vibrant wine regions in the world.<br /><span class="box1_h4_a">-Konstantinos Lazarakis, MW, &quot;The Wines of Greece&quot;</span></div> <div class="box1_h8_2"> <div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>History of Greece</li> <li>Greek Wine in Context</li> <li>The Land</li> <li>Climate</li> <li>Greek Wine Law</li> <li>The Grapes of Greece</li> <li>Regions of Greece</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;"><a name="01"></a></p> <p><a name="01"></a></p> History of Greece <p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;">The Greeks played a fundamental role in the history of wine. They not only spread vines and knowledge of winemaking to many nations but also were extremely enthusiastic consumers, incorporating wine into a range of cultural activities. This created lasting associations that continue to inform wine&rsquo;s elevated reputation and stature. Wine was of religious importance (Dionysus, god of wine and therefore hedonism, which evolved to become Rome&rsquo;s Bacchus) and military consequence (it was rationed to soldiers), was celebrated for its medicinal properties, was the liquid fuel of philosophers, and was drunk both by leaders and the lower classes. It was also a yardstick against which the Greeks measured their enemies. Beer-drinking societies such as the Gauls were looked down upon, and those that consumed undiluted wine, such as Thracians, were equally scorned. In short, the Greeks viewed not just the consumption of wine, but the proper consumption of wine, as essential to keeping civilization civilized. Toward this end, the Greek oenohoos could even be considered the forerunner to the sommelier. These proto-sommeliers were responsible for blending wine and water during the era&rsquo;s many symposia, in an effort to stoke spirited discourse while avoiding crass drunkenness&mdash;a fine balance indeed.</p> <p style="text-align:center;"><a href="/cfs-filesystemfile/__key/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/telligent-evolution-components-attachments-13-319-00-00-00-01-65-07/sommelier.jpg_2D00_1040x502.jpg"><img class="image-bordered" alt=" " border="0" height="456" src="/cfs-filesystemfile/__key/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/telligent-evolution-components-attachments-13-319-00-00-00-01-65-07/sommelier.jpg_2D00_1040x502.jpg" width="608" /></a><span>Depiction of an oenohoos</span></p> <p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;">What is defined today as “Greek wine” is wine made within Greece’s current political boundaries. This sounds straightforward, but those boundaries have changed many times over the</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: '109b5d6a-5d41-4d9f-ae01-effb0cf099e9' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2438/greece/revision/10Wed, 08 Mar 2023 22:39:37 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:109b5d6a-5d41-4d9f-ae01-effb0cf099e9Jonathan Eichholzhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2438/greece#commentsRevision 10 posted to Expert Guides by Jonathan Eichholz on 3/8/2023 10:39:37 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;"><a name="top"></a></p> <div class="box1_home4">If Greek wine has already seen a new dawn, one thing is for sure: it is just the beginning. <br />New wineries, new faces, and new ideas crop up at every harvest and at an ever-accelerating pace, <br />making Greece one of the most vibrant wine regions in the world.<br /><span class="box1_h4_a">-Konstantinos Lazarakis, MW, &quot;The Wines of Greece&quot;</span></div> <div class="box1_h8_2"> <div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>History of Greece</li> <li>Greek Wine in Context</li> <li>The Land</li> <li>Climate</li> <li>Greek Wine Law</li> <li>The Grapes of Greece</li> <li>Regions of Greece</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;"><a name="01"></a></p> <p><a name="01"></a></p> History of Greece <p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;">The Greeks played a fundamental role in the history of wine. They not only spread vines and knowledge of winemaking to many nations but also were extremely enthusiastic consumers, incorporating wine into a range of cultural activities. This created lasting associations that continue to inform wine&rsquo;s elevated reputation and stature. Wine was of religious importance (Dionysus, god of wine and therefore hedonism, which evolved to become Rome&rsquo;s Bacchus) and military consequence (it was rationed to soldiers), was celebrated for its medicinal properties, was the liquid fuel of philosophers, and was drunk both by leaders and the lower classes. It was also a yardstick against which the Greeks measured their enemies. Beer-drinking societies such as the Gauls were looked down upon, and those that consumed undiluted wine, such as Thracians, were equally scorned. In short, the Greeks viewed not just the consumption of wine, but the proper consumption of wine, as essential to keeping civilization civilized. Toward this end, the Greek oenohoos could even be considered the forerunner to the sommelier. These proto-sommeliers were responsible for blending wine and water during the era&rsquo;s many symposia, in an effort to stoke spirited discourse while avoiding crass drunkenness&mdash;a fine balance indeed.</p> <p style="text-align:center;"><a href="/cfs-filesystemfile/__key/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/telligent-evolution-components-attachments-13-319-00-00-00-01-65-07/sommelier.jpg_2D00_1040x502.jpg"><img class="image-bordered" alt=" " border="0" height="456" src="/cfs-filesystemfile/__key/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/telligent-evolution-components-attachments-13-319-00-00-00-01-65-07/sommelier.jpg_2D00_1040x502.jpg" width="608" /></a><span>Depiction of an oenohoos</span></p> <p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;">What is defined today as “Greek wine” is wine made within Greece’s current political boundaries. This sounds straightforward, but those boundaries have changed many times over the</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: '109b5d6a-5d41-4d9f-ae01-effb0cf099e9' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2438/greece/revision/9Thu, 23 Feb 2023 14:35:09 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:109b5d6a-5d41-4d9f-ae01-effb0cf099e9Jonathan Eichholzhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2438/greece#commentsRevision 9 posted to Expert Guides by Jonathan Eichholz on 2/23/2023 2:35:09 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;"><a name="top"></a></p> <div class="box1_home4">If Greek wine has already seen a new dawn, one thing is for sure: it is just the beginning. <br />New wineries, new faces, and new ideas crop up at every harvest and at an ever-accelerating pace, <br />making Greece one of the most vibrant wine regions in the world.<br /><span class="box1_h4_a">-Konstantinos Lazarakis, MW, &quot;The Wines of Greece&quot;</span></div> <div class="box1_h8_2"> <div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>History of Greece</li> <li>Greek Wine in Context</li> <li>The Land</li> <li>Climate</li> <li>Greek Wine Law</li> <li>The Grapes of Greece</li> <li>Regions of Greece</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;"><a name="01"></a></p> <p><a name="01"></a></p> History of Greece <p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;">The Greeks played a fundamental role in the history of wine. They not only spread vines and knowledge of winemaking to many nations but also were extremely enthusiastic consumers, incorporating wine into a range of cultural activities. This created lasting associations that continue to inform wine&rsquo;s elevated reputation and stature. Wine was of religious importance (Dionysus, god of wine and therefore hedonism, which evolved to become Rome&rsquo;s Bacchus) and military consequence (it was rationed to soldiers), was celebrated for its medicinal properties, was the liquid fuel of philosophers, and was drunk both by leaders and the lower classes. It was also a yardstick against which the Greeks measured their enemies. Beer-drinking societies such as the Gauls were looked down upon, and those that consumed undiluted wine, such as Thracians, were equally scorned. In short, the Greeks viewed not just the consumption of wine, but the proper consumption of wine, as essential to keeping civilization civilized. Toward this end, the Greek oenohoos could even be considered the forerunner to the sommelier. These proto-sommeliers were responsible for blending wine and water during the era&rsquo;s many symposia, in an effort to stoke spirited discourse while avoiding crass drunkenness&mdash;a fine balance indeed.</p> <p style="text-align:center;"><a href="/cfs-filesystemfile/__key/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/telligent-evolution-components-attachments-13-319-00-00-00-01-65-07/sommelier.jpg_2D00_1040x502.jpg"><img class="image-bordered" alt=" " border="0" height="456" src="/cfs-filesystemfile/__key/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/telligent-evolution-components-attachments-13-319-00-00-00-01-65-07/sommelier.jpg_2D00_1040x502.jpg" width="608" /></a><span>Depiction of an oenohoos</span></p> <p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;">What is defined today as “Greek wine” is wine made within Greece’s current political boundaries. This sounds straightforward, but those boundaries have changed many times over the</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: '109b5d6a-5d41-4d9f-ae01-effb0cf099e9' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2438/greece/revision/8Thu, 29 Dec 2022 20:01:53 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:109b5d6a-5d41-4d9f-ae01-effb0cf099e9Stacy Ladenburgerhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2438/greece#commentsRevision 8 posted to Expert Guides by Stacy Ladenburger on 12/29/2022 8:01:53 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;"><a name="top"></a></p> <div class="box1_home4">If Greek wine has already seen a new dawn, one thing is for sure: it is just the beginning. <br />New wineries, new faces, and new ideas crop up at every harvest and at an ever-accelerating pace, <br />making Greece one of the most vibrant wine regions in the world.<br /><span class="box1_h4_a">-Konstantinos Lazarakis, MW, &quot;The Wines of Greece&quot;</span></div> <div class="box1_h8_2"> <div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>History of Greece</li> <li>Greek Wine in Context</li> <li>The Land</li> <li>Climate</li> <li>Greek Wine Law</li> <li>The Grapes of Greece</li> <li>Regions of Greece</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;"><a name="01"></a></p> <p><a name="01"></a></p> History of Greece <p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;">The Greeks played a fundamental role in the history of wine. They not only spread vines and knowledge of winemaking to many nations but also were extremely enthusiastic consumers, incorporating wine into a range of cultural activities. This created lasting associations that continue to inform wine&rsquo;s elevated reputation and stature. Wine was of religious importance (Dionysus, god of wine and therefore hedonism, which evolved to become Rome&rsquo;s Bacchus) and military consequence (it was rationed to soldiers), was celebrated for its medicinal properties, was the liquid fuel of philosophers, and was drunk both by leaders and the lower classes. It was also a yardstick against which the Greeks measured their enemies. Beer-drinking societies such as the Gauls were looked down upon, and those that consumed undiluted wine, such as Thracians, were equally scorned. In short, the Greeks viewed not just the consumption of wine, but the proper consumption of wine, as essential to keeping civilization civilized. Toward this end, the Greek oenohoos could even be considered the forerunner to the sommelier. These proto-sommeliers were responsible for blending wine and water during the era&rsquo;s many symposia, in an effort to stoke spirited discourse while avoiding crass drunkenness&mdash;a fine balance indeed.</p> <p style="text-align:center;"><a href="/cfs-filesystemfile/__key/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/telligent-evolution-components-attachments-13-319-00-00-00-01-65-07/sommelier.jpg_2D00_1040x502.jpg"><img class="image-bordered" alt=" " border="0" height="456" src="/cfs-filesystemfile/__key/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/telligent-evolution-components-attachments-13-319-00-00-00-01-65-07/sommelier.jpg_2D00_1040x502.jpg" width="608" /></a><span>Depiction of an oenohoos</span></p> <p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;">What is defined today as “Greek wine” is wine made within Greece’s current political boundaries. This sounds straightforward, but those boundaries have changed many times over the</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: '109b5d6a-5d41-4d9f-ae01-effb0cf099e9' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2438/greece/revision/7Fri, 16 Dec 2022 22:39:35 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:109b5d6a-5d41-4d9f-ae01-effb0cf099e9GuildSomm Adminhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2438/greece#commentsRevision 7 posted to Expert Guides by GuildSomm Admin on 12/16/2022 10:39:35 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;"><a name="top"></a></p> <div class="box1_home4">If Greek wine has already seen a new dawn, one thing is for sure: it is just the beginning. <br />New wineries, new faces, and new ideas crop up at every harvest and at an ever-accelerating pace, <br />making Greece one of the most vibrant wine regions in the world.<br /><span class="box1_h4_a">-Konstantinos Lazarakis, MW, &quot;The Wines of Greece&quot;</span></div> <div class="box1_h8_2"> <div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>History of Greece</li> <li>Greek Wine in Context</li> <li>The Land</li> <li>Climate</li> <li>Greek Wine Law</li> <li>The Grapes of Greece</li> <li>Regions of Greece</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;"><a name="01"></a></p> <p><a name="01"></a></p> History of Greece <p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;">The Greeks played a fundamental role in the history of wine. They not only spread vines and knowledge of winemaking to many nations but also were extremely enthusiastic consumers, incorporating wine into a range of cultural activities. This created lasting associations that continue to inform wine&rsquo;s elevated reputation and stature. Wine was of religious importance (Dionysus, god of wine and therefore hedonism, which evolved to become Rome&rsquo;s Bacchus) and military consequence (it was rationed to soldiers), was celebrated for its medicinal properties, was the liquid fuel of philosophers, and was drunk both by leaders and the lower classes. It was also a yardstick against which the Greeks measured their enemies. Beer-drinking societies such as the Gauls were looked down upon, and those that consumed undiluted wine, such as Thracians, were equally scorned. In short, the Greeks viewed not just the consumption of wine, but the proper consumption of wine, as essential to keeping civilization civilized. Toward this end, the Greek oenohoos could even be considered the forerunner to the sommelier. These proto-sommeliers were responsible for blending wine and water during the era&rsquo;s many symposia, in an effort to stoke spirited discourse while avoiding crass drunkenness&mdash;a fine balance indeed.</p> <p style="text-align:center;"><a href="/cfs-filesystemfile/__key/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/telligent-evolution-components-attachments-13-319-00-00-00-01-65-07/sommelier.jpg_2D00_1040x502.jpg"><img class="image-bordered" alt=" " border="0" height="456" src="/cfs-filesystemfile/__key/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/telligent-evolution-components-attachments-13-319-00-00-00-01-65-07/sommelier.jpg_2D00_1040x502.jpg" width="608" /></a><span>Depiction of an oenohoos</span></p> <p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;">What is defined today as “Greek wine” is wine made within Greece’s current political boundaries. This sounds straightforward, but those boundaries have changed many times over the</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: '109b5d6a-5d41-4d9f-ae01-effb0cf099e9' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2438/greece/revision/6Wed, 09 Mar 2022 02:09:54 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:109b5d6a-5d41-4d9f-ae01-effb0cf099e9Jennifer Angelosantehttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2438/greece#commentsRevision 6 posted to Expert Guides by Jennifer Angelosante on 3/9/2022 2:09:54 AM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;"><a name="top"></a></p> <div class="box1_home4">If Greek wine has already seen a new dawn, one thing is for sure: it is just the beginning. <br />New wineries, new faces, and new ideas crop up at every harvest and at an ever-accelerating pace, <br />making Greece one of the most vibrant wine regions in the world.<br /><span class="box1_h4_a">-Konstantinos Lazarakis, MW, &quot;The Wines of Greece&quot;</span></div> <div class="box1_h8_2"> <div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>History of Greece</li> <li>Greek Wine in Context</li> <li>The Land</li> <li>Climate</li> <li>Greek Wine Law</li> <li>The Grapes of Greece</li> <li>Regions of Greece</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;"><a name="01"></a></p> <p><a name="01"></a></p> History of Greece <p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;">The Greeks played a fundamental role in the history of wine. They not only spread vines and knowledge of winemaking to many nations but also were extremely enthusiastic consumers, incorporating wine into a range of cultural activities. This created lasting associations that continue to inform wine&rsquo;s elevated reputation and stature. Wine was of religious importance (Dionysus, god of wine and therefore hedonism, which evolved to become Rome&rsquo;s Bacchus) and military consequence (it was rationed to soldiers), was celebrated for its medicinal properties, was the liquid fuel of philosophers, and was drunk both by leaders and the lower classes. It was also a yardstick against which the Greeks measured their enemies. Beer-drinking societies such as the Gauls were looked down upon, and those that consumed undiluted wine, such as Thracians, were equally scorned. In short, the Greeks viewed not just the consumption of wine, but the proper consumption of wine, as essential to keeping civilization civilized. Toward this end, the Greek oenohoos could even be considered the forerunner to the sommelier. These proto-sommeliers were responsible for blending wine and water during the era&rsquo;s many symposia, in an effort to stoke spirited discourse while avoiding crass drunkenness&mdash;a fine balance indeed.</p> <p style="text-align:center;"><a href="/cfs-filesystemfile/__key/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/telligent-evolution-components-attachments-13-319-00-00-00-01-65-07/sommelier.jpg_2D00_1040x502.jpg"><img class="image-bordered" alt=" " border="0" height="456" src="/cfs-filesystemfile/__key/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/telligent-evolution-components-attachments-13-319-00-00-00-01-65-07/sommelier.jpg_2D00_1040x502.jpg" width="608" /></a><span>Depiction of an oenohoos</span></p> <p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;">What is defined today as “Greek wine” is wine made within Greece’s current political boundaries. This sounds straightforward, but those boundaries have changed many times over the</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: '109b5d6a-5d41-4d9f-ae01-effb0cf099e9' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2438/greece/revision/5Thu, 09 Sep 2021 12:47:52 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:109b5d6a-5d41-4d9f-ae01-effb0cf099e9GuildSomm Adminhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2438/greece#commentsRevision 5 posted to Expert Guides by GuildSomm Admin on 9/9/2021 12:47:52 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;"><a name="top"></a></p> <div class="box1_home4">If Greek wine has already seen a new dawn, one thing is for sure: it is just the beginning. <br />New wineries, new faces, and new ideas crop up at every harvest and at an ever-accelerating pace, <br />making Greece one of the most vibrant wine regions in the world.<br /><span class="box1_h4_a">-Konstantinos Lazarakis, MW, &quot;The Wines of Greece&quot;</span></div> <div class="box1_h8_2"> <div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>History of Greece</li> <li>Greek Wine in Context</li> <li>The Land</li> <li>Climate</li> <li>Greek Wine Law</li> <li>The Grapes of Greece</li> <li>Regions of Greece</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;"><a name="01"></a></p> <p><a name="01"></a></p> History of Greece <p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;">The Greeks played a fundamental role in the history of wine. They not only spread vines and knowledge of winemaking to many nations but also were extremely enthusiastic consumers, incorporating wine into a range of cultural activities. This created lasting associations that continue to inform wine&rsquo;s elevated reputation and stature. Wine was of religious importance (Dionysus, god of wine and therefore hedonism, which evolved to become Rome&rsquo;s Bacchus) and military consequence (it was rationed to soldiers), was celebrated for its medicinal properties, was the liquid fuel of philosophers, and was drunk both by leaders and the lower classes. It was also a yardstick against which the Greeks measured their enemies. Beer-drinking societies such as the Gauls were looked down upon, and those that consumed undiluted wine, such as Thracians, were equally scorned. In short, the Greeks viewed not just the consumption of wine, but the proper consumption of wine, as essential to keeping civilization civilized. Toward this end, the Greek oenohoos could even be considered the forerunner to the sommelier. These proto-sommeliers were responsible for blending wine and water during the era&rsquo;s many symposia, in an effort to stoke spirited discourse while avoiding crass drunkenness&mdash;a fine balance indeed.</p> <p style="text-align:center;"><a href="/cfs-filesystemfile/__key/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/telligent-evolution-components-attachments-13-319-00-00-00-01-65-07/sommelier.jpg_2D00_1040x502.jpg"><img class="image-bordered" alt=" " border="0" height="456" src="/cfs-filesystemfile/__key/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/telligent-evolution-components-attachments-13-319-00-00-00-01-65-07/sommelier.jpg_2D00_1040x502.jpg" width="608" /></a><span>Depiction of an oenohoos</span></p> <p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;">What is defined today as “Greek wine” is wine made within Greece’s current political boundaries. This sounds straightforward, but those boundaries have changed many times over the</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: '109b5d6a-5d41-4d9f-ae01-effb0cf099e9' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2438/greece/revision/4Thu, 09 Sep 2021 12:46:33 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:109b5d6a-5d41-4d9f-ae01-effb0cf099e9GuildSomm Adminhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2438/greece#commentsRevision 4 posted to Expert Guides by GuildSomm Admin on 9/9/2021 12:46:33 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;"><a name="top"></a></p> <div class="box1_home4">If Greek wine has already seen a new dawn, one thing is for sure: it is just the beginning. <br />New wineries, new faces, and new ideas crop up at every harvest and at an ever-accelerating pace, <br />making Greece one of the most vibrant wine regions in the world.<br /><span class="box1_h4_a">-Konstantinos Lazarakis, MW, &quot;The Wines of Greece&quot;</span></div> <div class="box1_h8_2"> <div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>History of Greece</li> <li>Greek Wine in Context</li> <li>The Land</li> <li>Climate</li> <li>Greek Wine Law</li> <li>The Grapes of Greece</li> <li>Regions of Greece</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;"><a name="01"></a></p> <p><a name="01"></a></p> History of Greece <p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;">The Greeks played a fundamental role in the history of wine. They not only spread vines and knowledge of winemaking to many nations but also were extremely enthusiastic consumers, incorporating wine into a range of cultural activities. This created lasting associations that continue to inform wine&rsquo;s elevated reputation and stature. Wine was of religious importance (Dionysus, god of wine and therefore hedonism, which evolved to become Rome&rsquo;s Bacchus) and military consequence (it was rationed to soldiers), was celebrated for its medicinal properties, was the liquid fuel of philosophers, and was drunk both by leaders and the lower classes. It was also a yardstick against which the Greeks measured their enemies. Beer-drinking societies such as the Gauls were looked down upon, and those that consumed undiluted wine, such as Thracians, were equally scorned. In short, the Greeks viewed not just the consumption of wine, but the proper consumption of wine, as essential to keeping civilization civilized. Toward this end, the Greek oenohoos could even be considered the forerunner to the sommelier. These proto-sommeliers were responsible for blending wine and water during the era&rsquo;s many symposia, in an effort to stoke spirited discourse while avoiding crass drunkenness&mdash;a fine balance indeed.</p> <p style="text-align:center;"><a href="/cfs-filesystemfile/__key/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/telligent-evolution-components-attachments-13-319-00-00-00-01-65-07/sommelier.jpg_2D00_1040x502.jpg"><img class="image-bordered" alt=" " border="0" height="456" src="/cfs-filesystemfile/__key/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/telligent-evolution-components-attachments-13-319-00-00-00-01-65-07/sommelier.jpg_2D00_1040x502.jpg" width="608" /></a><span>Depiction of an oenohoos</span></p> <p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;">What is defined today as “Greek wine” is wine made within Greece’s current political boundaries. This sounds straightforward, but those boundaries have changed many times over the</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: '109b5d6a-5d41-4d9f-ae01-effb0cf099e9' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2438/greece/revision/3Wed, 08 Sep 2021 15:21:03 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:109b5d6a-5d41-4d9f-ae01-effb0cf099e9Jennifer Angelosantehttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2438/greece#commentsRevision 3 posted to Expert Guides by Jennifer Angelosante on 9/8/2021 3:21:03 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;"><a name="top"></a></p> <div class="box1_home4">If Greek wine has already seen a new dawn, one thing is for sure: it is just the beginning. <br />New wineries, new faces, and new ideas crop up at every harvest and at an ever-accelerating pace, <br />making Greece one of the most vibrant wine regions in the world.<br /><span class="box1_h4_a">-Konstantinos Lazarakis, MW, &quot;The Wines of Greece&quot;</span></div> <div class="box1_h8_2"> <div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>History of Greece</li> <li>Greek Wine in Context</li> <li>The Land</li> <li>Climate</li> <li>Greek Wine Law</li> <li>The Grapes of Greece</li> <li>Regions of Greece</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;"><a name="01"></a></p> <p><a name="01"></a></p> History of Greece <p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;">The Greeks played a fundamental role in the history of wine. They not only spread vines and knowledge of winemaking to many nations but also were extremely enthusiastic consumers, incorporating wine into a range of cultural activities. This created lasting associations that continue to inform wine&rsquo;s elevated reputation and stature. Wine was of religious importance (Dionysus, god of wine and therefore hedonism, which evolved to become Rome&rsquo;s Bacchus) and military consequence (it was rationed to soldiers), was celebrated for its medicinal properties, was the liquid fuel of philosophers, and was drunk both by leaders and the lower classes. It was also a yardstick against which the Greeks measured their enemies. Beer-drinking societies such as the Gauls were looked down upon, and those that consumed undiluted wine, such as Thracians, were equally scorned. In short, the Greeks viewed not just the consumption of wine, but the proper consumption of wine, as essential to keeping civilization civilized. Toward this end, the Greek oenohoos could even be considered the forerunner to the sommelier. These proto-sommeliers were responsible for blending wine and water during the era&rsquo;s many symposia, in an effort to stoke spirited discourse while avoiding crass drunkenness&mdash;a fine balance indeed.</p> <p style="text-align:center;"><a href="/cfs-filesystemfile/__key/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/telligent-evolution-components-attachments-13-319-00-00-00-01-65-07/sommelier.jpg_2D00_1040x502.jpg"><img class="image-bordered" alt=" " border="0" height="456" src="/cfs-filesystemfile/__key/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/telligent-evolution-components-attachments-13-319-00-00-00-01-65-07/sommelier.jpg_2D00_1040x502.jpg" width="608" /></a><span>Depiction of an oenohoos</span></p> <p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;">What is defined today as “Greek wine” is wine made within Greece’s current political boundaries. This sounds straightforward, but those boundaries have changed many times over the</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: '109b5d6a-5d41-4d9f-ae01-effb0cf099e9' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2438/greece/revision/2Tue, 22 Sep 2020 15:28:08 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:109b5d6a-5d41-4d9f-ae01-effb0cf099e9Jennifer Angelosantehttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2438/greece#commentsRevision 2 posted to Expert Guides by Jennifer Angelosante on 9/22/2020 3:28:08 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;"><a name="top"></a></p> <div class="box1_home4">If Greek wine has already seen a new dawn, one thing is for sure: it is just the beginning. <br />New wineries, new faces, and new ideas crop up at every harvest and at an ever-accelerating pace, <br />making Greece one of the most vibrant wine regions in the world.<br /><span class="box1_h4_a">-Konstantinos Lazarakis, MW, &quot;The Wines of Greece&quot;</span></div> <div class="box1_h8_2"> <div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>History of Greece</li> <li>Greek Wine in Context</li> <li>The Land</li> <li>Climate</li> <li>Greek Wine Law</li> <li>The Grapes of Greece</li> <li>Regions of Greece</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;"><a name="01"></a></p> <p><a name="01"></a></p> History of Greece <p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;">The Greeks played a fundamental role in the history of wine. They not only spread vines and knowledge of winemaking to many nations but also were extremely enthusiastic consumers, incorporating wine into a range of cultural activities. This created lasting associations that continue to inform wine&rsquo;s elevated reputation and stature. Wine was of religious importance (Dionysus, god of wine and therefore hedonism, which evolved to become Rome&rsquo;s Bacchus) and military consequence (it was rationed to soldiers), was celebrated for its medicinal properties, was the liquid fuel of philosophers, and was drunk both by leaders and the lower classes. It was also a yardstick against which the Greeks measured their enemies. Beer-drinking societies such as the Gauls were looked down upon, and those that consumed undiluted wine, such as Thracians, were equally scorned. In short, the Greeks viewed not just the consumption of wine, but the proper consumption of wine, as essential to keeping civilization civilized. Toward this end, the Greek oenohoos could even be considered the forerunner to the sommelier. These proto-sommeliers were responsible for blending wine and water during the era&rsquo;s many symposia, in an effort to stoke spirited discourse while avoiding crass drunkenness&mdash;a fine balance indeed.</p> <p style="text-align:center;"><a href="/cfs-filesystemfile/__key/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/telligent-evolution-components-attachments-13-319-00-00-00-01-65-07/sommelier.jpg_2D00_1040x502.jpg"><img class="image-bordered" alt=" " border="0" height="456" src="/cfs-filesystemfile/__key/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/telligent-evolution-components-attachments-13-319-00-00-00-01-65-07/sommelier.jpg_2D00_1040x502.jpg" width="608" /></a><span>Depiction of an oenohoos</span></p> <p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;">What is defined today as “Greek wine” is wine made within Greece’s current political boundaries. This sounds straightforward, but those boundaries have changed many times over the</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: '109b5d6a-5d41-4d9f-ae01-effb0cf099e9' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2438/greece/revision/1Wed, 12 Aug 2020 13:25:41 GMT8277e151-5ba9-4335-93f0-6f497ffb8dc4:109b5d6a-5d41-4d9f-ae01-effb0cf099e9GuildSomm Adminhttps://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2438/greece#commentsRevision 1 posted to Expert Guides by GuildSomm Admin on 8/12/2020 1:25:41 PM<br /> <div class="paywall-restricted"><p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;"><a name="top"></a></p> <div class="box1_home4">If Greek wine has already seen a new dawn, one thing is for sure: it is just the beginning. <br />New wineries, new faces, and new ideas crop up at every harvest and at an ever-accelerating pace, <br />making Greece one of the most vibrant wine regions in the world.<br /><span class="box1_h4_a">-Konstantinos Lazarakis, MW, &quot;The Wines of Greece&quot;</span></div> <div class="box1_h8_2"> <div class="style_box"> Contents <ol> <li>History of Greece</li> <li>Greek Wine in Context</li> <li>The Land</li> <li>Climate</li> <li>Greek Wine Law</li> <li>The Grapes of Greece</li> <li>Regions of Greece</li> <li>Bibliography</li> </ol> </div> <p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;"><a name="01"></a></p> <p><a name="01"></a></p> History of Greece <p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;">The Greeks played a fundamental role in the history of wine. They not only spread vines and knowledge of winemaking to many nations but also were extremely enthusiastic consumers, incorporating wine into a range of cultural activities. This created lasting associations that continue to inform wine&rsquo;s elevated reputation and stature. Wine was of religious importance (Dionysus, god of wine and therefore hedonism, which evolved to become Rome&rsquo;s Bacchus) and military consequence (it was rationed to soldiers), was celebrated for its medicinal properties, was the liquid fuel of philosophers, and was drunk both by leaders and the lower classes. It was also a yardstick against which the Greeks measured their enemies. Beer-drinking societies such as the Gauls were looked down upon, and those that consumed undiluted wine, such as Thracians, were equally scorned. In short, the Greeks viewed not just the consumption of wine, but the proper consumption of wine, as essential to keeping civilization civilized. Toward this end, the Greek oenohoos could even be considered the forerunner to the sommelier. These proto-sommeliers were responsible for blending wine and water during the era&rsquo;s many symposia, in an effort to stoke spirited discourse while avoiding crass drunkenness&mdash;a fine balance indeed.</p> <p style="text-align:center;"><a href="/cfs-filesystemfile/__key/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/telligent-evolution-components-attachments-13-319-00-00-00-01-65-07/sommelier.jpg_2D00_1040x502.jpg"><img class="image-bordered" alt=" " border="0" height="456" src="/cfs-filesystemfile/__key/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/telligent-evolution-components-attachments-13-319-00-00-00-01-65-07/sommelier.jpg_2D00_1040x502.jpg" width="608" /></a><span>Depiction of an oenohoos</span></p> <p class="p1" style="text-align:justify;">What is defined today as “Greek wine” is wine made within Greece’s current political boundaries. This sounds straightforward, but those boundaries have changed many times over the</p></div></div><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.restricted', { contentId: '109b5d6a-5d41-4d9f-ae01-effb0cf099e9' }); }); }); </script><script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(function(){ jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.subscribe('paywall.ready', function (data) { jQuery.telligent.evolution.messaging.publish('paywall.displayPopup', { }); }); }); </script><div style="clear:both;"></div>