WINE HISTORY

• CA 4000-3500BC. Vines likely arrive in Crete from the east via Egyspt and Cyprus.
• 1500BC. DIONYSUS. The Greek God of wine or an earlier forerunner is worshipped as early as 1500BC.
• 800BC. Greeks introduce vines and winemaking techniques to Italy and Sicily, and later to France and Spain.
• 700BC. WINE LEGISLATON. Greece is the first country in the word to introduce detailed wine legislation and appellations.
• 500BC. SYMPOSIA. The rise of regular social events centered on wine. Oenochoos, is sommelier, played an important role at the symposia…

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WINE IN THE 21st CENCURY 

The new millennium sees cutting-edge production facilities and an ever expanding level of sophistication. Wineries of all sorts and sizes develop into the major businesses, with a clear focus on exports. Another important shift takes place, as many growers now exploit the immense potential of the indigenous grape varieties, giving Greece a major competitive advantage.

GET READY TO GO WINE TASTING

We recommend this GO WINE tour to be started at any time after breakfast till evening time in order to visit the wineries and top archaeological local places. You need to take with you sun glasses, hat and sport shoes.

THINGS TO DO

-To see ISTHMUS AND ANCIENT CORINTHOS.

       242km/3h.08min

-To see ANCIENT NEMEA

-To see ANCIENT MYCENAE

-To see TOWN ARGOS

-To see TOWN NAFPLION

-To return to Athens via EPIDAURUS

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