Virtual Cooking Classes: a new trend rising
The COVID-19 pandemic turned many industries upside down. Among those affected, restaurants and the food industry experienced upheaval few could have predicted. Businesses adapted, though, and instead of customers coming to them, they came to the customers. The result: A rise in virtual cooking classes….
Non-Alcoholic Wines: An upcoming trend
One of the fastest-growing segments in the wine market isn’t actually wine, at least, not technically. Sales of de-alcoholized wine, aka non-alcoholic wine, rose 43 percent in the first half of 2021, according to Nielsen, making it the second-fastest-growing category of wine last year. Clearly…
Red Wine Antioxidant Fights Cancer?
Researchers say the antioxidant found in grape skins, known as resveratrol, appears to work by targeting the cancer cell’s energy source from within and crippling it. When combined with radiation, treatment with resveratrol prior to radiation also induced cell death, an important goal of cancer…
Will sustainability shape the future wine market?
Sustainability has been the focus of international institutions and most national governments—although not always with the same emphasis—since at least 1987 when the United Nations World Commission on Environment and Development (Brundtland Commission) published the Report “Our Common Future”. Sustainable development was defined as “development…
How to start your own cellar
Sooner or later, every wine lover begins laying down a few bottles to age. After all, there’s no better way to mark a special occasion or to make an ordinary occasion special than to pop the cork on a prized bottle that you’ve been saving….
Mediterranean diets: Why does diet of Greeks differ?
The term “Mediterranean diet,” implying that all Mediterranean people have the same diet, is a misnomer. The countries around the Mediterranean basin have different diets, religions and cultures. Their diets differ in the amount of total fat, olive oil, type of meat and wine intake;…
1,500-year-old Byzantine wine complex found in Israel
A 1,500-year-old wine-making complex, said to have been the world’s largest at the time, has been discovered in Israel, archaeologists say.Five presses were unearthed at the huge Byzantine-era winery at Yavne, south of Tel Aviv, which is estimated to have produced two million litres a…
What do Greeks drink?
They smell and taste like Greek summertime in a glass: Ouzo, raki, tsipouro and masticha. Among the wide selection of Greek products, three famous spirits are ready to pour forth their secrets. Ouzo is considered the national drink of Greece. In technical terms, it is…
Wine Aging & Wood Barrels: Why are they so important?
The aging of wines is a process used to preserve wine but also to enhance its properties. It is a process of great interest, mainly because of the additional properties it adds to wines and because of its economic implications. Historically, barrels have been employed…
The Wolf Post interview
We had the pleasure to discuss about Santorini Wien Tour with The Wolf Post Italy. We are thrilled to share our passion for wine, gastronomy & tourism! Check the article below.
Top Tips for Getting to Santorini
If you are planning your trip to Santorini and are struggling to arrange your transfer from the airport, you are in the right place! We have brought together some top tips to help you organise a stress-free journey from the airport to your accommodation. Holidays…
The Differences Between Coastal and Inland Wine Regions
An agricultural product, wine is tied to nature, so vines are influenced by weather patterns, orientation to the sun and soil hydration. And vineyards planted near grow and are cultivated differently than those situated inland, away from water. The average consumer may not consider these factors when choosing or drinking a bottle…
