4 ways to freeze wine faster
Are you in the mood for a glass of wine but don’t have the time to wait for your favorite “malagouzia” to freeze in the fridge? So that you don’t have to wait, we suggest four ways in which a bottle of wine can be…
Can a bottle of red wine go in the fridge?
In a nutshell…. Definitely yes!
Wine-Making in Ancient Greece
The wine-making process in ancient times, was different than how we make it today. Learn how the ancient Greeks made their wines!
Sparkling wine production methods
Most quality sparkling wines are the result of two fermentations. One is to turn the grape juice into still wine (this is called base wine) and the subsequent one is to turn the base wine into sparkling wine. The winemaker instigates the second fermentation by…
The Dionysian Myth of the Vine and the Wine
Ancient Greek Myths, hide in a simple but wise way, truths and historical events, such as the Myth of the “Vine and Wine” that connect him with the god Dionysus. The Legend This myth tells how the god Dionysos, when he was a baby, next…
Is it okay to put Ice in the Wine?
Nothing is more refreshing than a cool glass of wine when the weather is hot – but nothing is more boring than waiting for the wine to chill before drinking it. Is it allowed to quickly freeze the wine by throwing in ice cubes? Expert…
A Brief History of Vinegar around the World
Vinegar is as old as civilization itself. Throughout history, it has proven to be the most versatile of all products. Dictionaries define versatility as being “able to adapt and change with ease to new conditions” and for the past 10,000 years, people have accordingly used…
Why did the Ancient Greeks drink watered-down wine?
The ancient Greeks and Romans usually drank their wine mixed with water. But why did they do this? And why aren’t we used to doing that anymore? Before we go ahead and answer these stimulating questions, make sure to visit our website and book one…
Wine in Ancient Greece
Greece, today, is an important wine region of the world. The methods we use to cultivate and produce wine are new and modernized. However, this delicious drink was also favored by our ancestors, the Ancient Greeks. In this article, we will take you on an…
The Gift of Dionysus to the Ancient Greeks
In this article find out which gift did God Dionysus give to the Anient Greeks, hence to humanity!
Ice Wine: What is it?
Months after the Northern Hemisphere’s wine harvest, some vineyards — particularly in the US, Canada and Germany — are still full of fruit. When perfectly healthy grapes are left on the vines as the year progresses and the temperatures drop, you’re in ice wine territory….
Wine and Symbolism in Art
Wine has long been an important and historical symbol. Wine was, after all, Jesus’ first miracle (though the creation of wine itself dates back to 6000 BC) and it continues to coat the mouths of both believers and non-believers alike. The Greeks even have an…
