Greece might be small potatoes as far as size goes in European wine production yet with its varied climates from north to south the country has much more to offer than one might think.
Weather permitting (since a wintry mix is on the way), I hope I will be able to join fellow wine aficionados for a Tasting of Wines from the Island of Santorini (trade and media only) at BLT Fish in New York on March 23.
A site dedicated to promoting the region wine offsprings All about Greek Wine offers this bit of background on the island of Santorini.
"On the breathtaking island of Santorini, the production of wine dates back to the time of the Bronze Age. After the devastating volcanic explosion, circa 1650 BC, the island was covered with volcanic ash,lava and pumice stone. This catastrophe created the foundation for perfect soil conditions which now produce very distinctive wines. The vines are cultivated in low basket shaped crowns, close to the ground for protection from the strong winds.'
Let's unfold the mistery.