Julia writes: Continuing our series of compilations, here we review 115 wines from Greece, a country which has a much more varied and mountainous terrain than many people suspect, especially those who haven't ventured beyond the beaches. This photo, for example, shows the Skouras vineyards in the region of Neméa, best known for the dark-skinned variety Agiorgitiko, where vineyards start in the valley but go up as high as 1,200 metres (3,940 ft), bringing a freshness that many would not associate with a sunny holiday destination. The range and style of...
Greece – a compilation
Wednesday 28 October 2015
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