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Giannis Antetokounmpo Expands Portfolio in Greece with Leading Winery Acquisition

Winemaking

By Tasos Kokkinidis January 22, 2025 Giannis Antetokounmpo and his family are broadening their investment portfolio in Greece with the reported acquisition of one of the country’s leading winery estates. Reports say that the “Greek Freak” through his investment company, Ante, has bought the Semeli Estate, a historic winery in the Nemea region of Peloponnese. The winery has […]

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How the Lisboa wine region of Portugal is emerging as one of Europe’s most underrated wine regions

Winemaking

Lisboa is a winemaking region located along Portugal’s Atlantic coastline. By LLM Reporters | October 6, 2024 Words by Elaine Wilson Things have changed in the world of Portuguese wine. The Lisboa wine region of Portugal is emerging as one of Europe’s most underrated wine regions. This region has nine distinctive appellations set against the

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This Assyrtiko May Be the Best Greek White Wine We’ve Ever Had

Winemaking

By Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen April 22, 2025 This young duo’s first vintage at the helm of this Santorini blew us away. As longtime fans of Greek wine and especially Assyrtiko from Santorini, we were recently blown away by Gai’a’s latest release, 2022 Ammonite, a single-plot Assyrtiko from 300-year-old ungrafted vines. Named for the ancient,

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Study reveals impact of grape ripeness on Greek sparkling wines

Research

Agricultural University of Athens study examines harvest timing and wine quality A recent study published on Thursday, January 2, in the scientific journal OENO One examines how grape ripeness and harvest timing affect the chemical composition, foam properties, and sensory attributes of sparkling wines made from the Greek native variety Savvatiano. Conducted by a team

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