HAPPY NEW YEAR 2O1O

WE WISH YOU A HAPPY & PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!!!

cheers!!!

GREEK WINES FOR X-MAS GIFTS

Now that XMAS is only a few days away & the New Year is at the gates, show your love, affection and respect to your friends, family & assosiates with a bottle of Greek Wine!!

Enjoy the hidden wine treasures of Greece at your Christmas & New Year's Eve dinners and live your greek "Myth"!!!



For any information on the closest location to find Greek Wines - wherever you are - you can either contact us at dseitanidis@gmail.com or you can visit http://www.greekwinesworldwide.com/ at Distribution Networks & Wine & Dine!!

GREEK WINES WORLDWIDE shines at www.wein-plus.de

It is no coincidence that all members of the GREEK WINES WORLDWIDE group of procucers have been recommended by one if the most reliable websites in Germany

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Many info and ratings of a wide selection of greek wines, will give you the chance to be closer to the greek wine treasures!!

2010 FOOD & WINE GUIDE by ANTHONY GIGLIO

The 2010 FOOD & WINE GUIDE by Anthony Giglio lists 12 recommended Greek Wines (5 reds & 7 whites) and identifies Greece as an "up & coming" wine region. The Guide also states that Greece has over 300 indigenous grape varieties, second only to Italy !!!!

In this list of recommended wines, the only producer who has 2 wines listed, is ESTATE ARGYROS from SANTORINI with the red Atlantis & the white Estate Argyros Assyrtico.

Congratulations, Matthew!!!

DOUGOS WINERY SHINES AT A.W.C. 2009 VIENNA

We are pleased to inform you that Dougos Winery has been recently awarded the following medals at the AWC 2009 INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE - VIENNA 2009, proving for once more its outstanding quality & style!!

METH' IMON ACACIA
SILVER MEDAL

METH' IMON 7
SILVER MEDAL

METHISTANES RED
SILVER MEDAL


METH' IMON SYRAH
SILVER MEDAL

DOUGOS ESTATE
SEAL OF APPROVAL

For any further information on Dougos Winery and its range of wines, please contact us at: dseitanidis@gmail.com

KARAFAKI wines by ESTATE CHRISOHOOU in NAOUSA

Estate Chrisohoou in Naousa offers to its friends worldwide a unique range of wines in a very stylish packaging;

Actually, it is a 500ml caraf with an easy - to -open capsule, to accompany your every day meals at a very competitive price.

KARAFAKI CHRISOHOOU is available in 3 wines

KARAFAKI WHITE DRY(RODITIS 100% )
KARAFAKI RED DRY (CABERNET SAUVIGNON & XINOMAVRO )

KARAFAKI IMIGLYKOS -SEMISWEET
(XINOMAVRO, MERLOT &CABERNET)

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100% AUTHENTIC A.O.C. RAPSANI by G. CHRISOHOOU

The brand new 100% authentic

APPELLATION OF ORIGIN RAPSANI OF SUPERIOR QUALITY

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KLASSIEK EUROPA Wine Event in Holland (October 11th)

On Sunday October 11th, Klassiek Europa Wine Event will take place in Holland,this time with 4 Masterclasses.
We are delighted to invite you to the Domaine Claudia Papayianni Masterclass at 14.00h.　

The title of the Masterclass will be
"Claudia Papayianni, a Greek winelady with a ( biological ) mission!"　

All information is to be found at http://www.blogger.com/www.wijnpers.nl/keAll information about the location : http://www.palacehotel.nl/

Moreover, we will be introducing the following top Greek wine Producers.
ESTATE ARGYROS from SANTORINI
DOUGOS WINERY from RAPSANI/MOUNT OLYMPUS
WINE ART ESTATE from DRAMA

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Freshen up your senses...with an AGRYROS ESTATE ASSYRTICO 2008

Assyrtico Argyros 2008
Brand Name: Assyrtico Argyros
Vintage: 2008
Alcohol : 13%
Wine Type: Dry white
Wine category: Appellation of Origin Santorini of Superior Quality
Producer: Argyros estate
Grape Variety: Assyrtico 100%
Region: Episcopi Gonia, Santorini
Altitude: 150m
Ecosystem, soil: volcanic l
Climate: typical Mediterranean, warm, dry with strong winds
Vines per Ha : 1800
Yield :25 hl/ha
plant density :2,5*2 m
harvest:14/8/2008 - 30/8/2008
Vinification:Destemming & use of pneumatic presses. Alcoholic fermentation with selected yeast,in inox vessels.
Barrel used: No
Bottles produced :40.000
Tasting comments:Crystal-clear yellow colour, distinctively flavoured with citrus overtones. The relatively high acidity of Asyrtico gives it a crisp freshness, while the vineyard's extremely low performance offers body, structure and substance. Can be cellared for an additional 2-3 years.
Storage suggestions: Store in dark, clear and cool place
Serving Suggestions: At 8-10 C
Total Acidity: 7,10(gr/l,as tartaric acid)
Volatil acidity: 0,24(gr/l,as acetic acid)
PH: 3,5
Reducing sugar:1,2(gr/l)
Total sulphur acid:110 (mg/l)
Free sulphur acid:21(mg/l)

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A PINK "EXPLOSION' IS..THE WINE OF THE MONTH

TECHNI ALIPIAS ROSE '08

Producer: Wine Art Estate
Type of wine: Dry Rose, Regional wine of Drama
Varietal composition: Cabernet Sauvignon – Nebbiolo – Syrah – Merlot - Sangiovese
Region of production: Mikrochori, Drama
Origin of grapes: Mikrochori Vineyards (Drama, Macedonia, Greece)
Soil: Sandy-Clay
Climate: Continental with intense temperature changes of day and night, southern winds during summer.
Vineyards altitude: 200 meters app.
Vintage: 2008
Vintage start: Early - September
Region of bottling: Mikrochori , Drama
Vinification methods: Classical Rose vinification (each variety is separately vinified)
Alcohol: 13.8% vol
Acidity: 5.7 gr/lt
Sugars: 3.5 gr/lt
Characteristics: TECHNI ALIPIAS ROSE is made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, Nebbiolo and Syrah. It has a particularly appealing rosé colour, with a rich fragrance whose palette of aromas includes scents of ripe strawberry, blackberry and violet. The taste is soft, rich and warm, all freshness and fruit.
The wine is best enjoyed with pasta - Varenika, white meats and cooked vegetable dishes, such as mushrooms cooked in wine, aubergine roll, stuffed tomatoes, as well as cold dishes of preserved meats and cheeses.
Serving Temperature: 10°C

DOUGOS WINERY- RESULTS OF THE 4th GREEK TASTING FOR WINES OF ORGANIC GRAPES

We are proud to inforn you that, at the recent Annual 4th Greek Tasting of wines of Organic grapes, Dougos Winery top scored once again, achieving admittedly outstanding rankings!!

GOLD MEDAL

· METH’YMON Acacia White Dry 93, 4 / 100 points
· DOUGOS Roditis – Assyrtico White Dry 89, 2 / 100 points


SILVER MEDAL

· METH’YMON Syrah Red Dry 2006 87, 0 / 100 points
· METH’YMON 7 varieties Red Dry 2007 85,6 / 100 points


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WEEKENDER'S DELIGHT..

An original Greek Summer recipe for those who are willing to enjoy a light dish on a Sunday evening with friends & family...

KOLOKYTHAKIA GEMISTA

( STUFFED COURGETTES)

serve 6 persons, preparation time : 25 min. cooking time : 90 min.

INGREDIENTS

- 1 kg COURGETTES
- 600 gr. BEEF MINCE
- 2 ONIONS, FINELY CHOPPED
- 1/2 CUP OF GREEK SHORT - GRAIN RICE
- 125 ml OLIVE OIL
- 1 BUNCH DILL
- SEA SALT & FRESHLY GROUND PEPPER

FOR THE "AVGOLEMONO" = EGG & LEMON SAUCE

- 1 LEMON JUICE
- 3 EGG YOLKS
- A LITTLE SEA SALT

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

• Wash, top & tail the courgettes.
• Lighly scrape their skin off with the blade of a blunt knife.
• Hollow them out so they resemble to cylinders, closed at one end.
• Mix the minced meat, rice, 3/4 bunch of dill,onion,salt & pepper in a bowl and then stuff the courgettes.
• Place the cougettes one next to the other in a shallow pot with the open end on top.
• Add the olive oil and just a little hot water.
• Cover & simmer for approx. 1:30' hours.

Additionally

• Strain the pan juices and pour into a small pan.
• Beat the egg yolks with the lemon juice & salt and slowly add the pan juices, continuously beating..
• Pour over the courgettes and garnish with the remaining dill.

Accompany this light dish with a fresh, aromatic white wine, preferably a Lafazanis Roditis, a Techni Alipias Sauvignon Blanc/Assyrtico or a Claudia Papayianni Alexandra Malagouzia.

THAT WAS IT!!

...and when the feast is over...you can send me your comments at : dseitanidis@gmail.com

THANK YOU ALL...

Just a few words to deeply thank all my friends from around the world, for their kind messages!!

Guys, you're giving me the strength I need to move forward....

Soon enough I will be able to communicate with you, from the new GREEK WINES WORLDWIDE website!!

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NEW LABELS FOR IDISMA DRIOS range...by WINE ART ESTATE

The "multi - champion" varietal range of WINE ART ESTATE...is now "dressed up" in new classy labels; the current vintages are already available at a limited number of bottles.

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CHRISOHOOU WINERY...the oldest producer in the region presents a brand new Rapsani v.q.p.r.d

CHRISOHOOU VINEYARDS
V.Q.P.R.D. RAPSANI MOUNT OLYMPUS
since 1880

On the enchanting hillsides of the notorious Mount Olympus, in the heart of the appellation region of RAPSANI, the CHRISOHOOU WINERY and its privately owned vineyards in more than 30 stremmas are located. The CHRISOHOOU Family cultivates & produces local wines since 1880 and today, the 4th generation – Giorgos & Telemachos – is continuing the family tradition.
The unique microclimate, the rich terroir & the high altitude of the region, as well as the carefully selected indigenous grape varieties & controlled yield (maximum 600-800 kg/stremma), combined with the “cutting- edge” wine making techniques, are the key factors for the production of this authentic superb RAPSANI, ideally expressing the philosophy & vision of the CHRISOHOOU family tradition.
Today, we are pleased to introduce the winery’s pride, a robust & powerful dry red original & authentic RAPSANI made of Stavroto, Krasato & Xinomavro carefully selected grapes, matured in French oak barrels for 12 months, at an extremely limited number of bottles.

ORIGINAL RAPSANI CHRISOHOOU - VINTAGE 2007

TYPE:Dry red wine Appellation RAPSANI of Superior Quality

VARIETAL COMPOSITION: Stavroto 40% - Krasato 30% - Xinomavro 30%
VINEYARDS: 30 stremmas of privately owned mountain vineyards at the slopes of Mount OLYMPUSinRAPSANI,at an altitudeof650meters. The soil is clay & argil and the climate is continental.
VINIFICATION:For Stavroto & Krasato classic red vinification at controlled temperature of 20-24C. Cold maceration & malolactic fermentation in barrels for the Xinomavro. Ageing for 12 months in French Oak barrels 500lit and at least 6 months in the bottles.
ALCOHOLIC DEGREE: 12, 3 %
SUGAR LEVEL: 2, 90 gr/lit
TOTAL ACIDITY: 4, 60 gr/lit
FREE SO2: 11, 2 gr/lit
PH: 3, 5
TASTING NOTES:Intense & bright red colour with brownish hints and complex aromas of red dry fruits & discreet presence of wood. Rich & velvety in mouth has a refreshingly high acidity and a long aromatic aftertaste.
FOOD PAIRING:Red meat, either glilled or cooked in rich sauces & hard yellow cheeses.

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The Best NEMEA V.Q.P.R.D. in Greece is now the most classy as well..

The "champion" of the most famous Appellation zone of Greece - NEMEA - the land of AGIORGITIKO grape variety, "dressed up" recently and has a brand new label, avaivalble at your disposal.

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NEW LABELS FOR THE "SELECTION LAFAZANIS" DUO

The well known & successful SELECTION LAFAZANIS (SILLOGI) duo has now brand new labels and they at both available at your disposal at very competitive prices.

Enjoy them !!

DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS 2009

Greek Wines Worldwide shined once again at the recent DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS 2009 with the following top Greek Wine Producers.

ARGYROS ESTATE - ASSYRTICO 2008 - REGIONAL TROPHY

ARGYROS ESTATE - SANTORINI VQPRD 2008 -SILVER MEDAL

CHRISOHOOU ESTATE - VQPRD NAOUSSA 2005 -SILVER MEDAL

DOMAINE CLAUDIA PAPAYIANNI WHITE 2008 -COMMENDED

DOMAINE CLAUDIA PAPAYIANNI ROSE 2008 -BRONZE MEDAL

CLAUDIA PAPAYIANNI-MERLOT/NIKOLAS 200 -COMMENDED

WINE ART ESTATE -TECHNI ALIPIAS WHITE 2008-SILVER MEDAL

WINE ART ESTATE -TECHNI ALIPIAS RED 2007 -COMMENDED

WINE ART ESTATE TECHNI ALIPIAS ROSE 2008 -BRONZE MEDAL

WINE ART ESTATE -IDISMA DRIOS MERLOT 2006-COMMENDED

...and the best is yet to come!!

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GREEK WINES WORLDWIDE at INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRITS COMPETITION 2009

We are proud to inform you that tw0 of our co-operating producers ( ESTATE CHRISOHOOU & WINE ART ESTATE) have been awarded the following medals.

Estate Chrisohoou VQPRD Naousa 2005
Award: SILVER MEDAL - BEST IN CLASS
Entry Category:
Single Estate Vintage Wines (red, white, rosé)
Judges Tasting Notes:
This bright ruby wine is reaching its peak with a mature, expressive nose and very attractive raspberry fruitiness. Dry and savoury flavours on the palate, light bodied, delicate and refined with a suggestion of dried fruit on the long and gentle finish.

Estate Chrisohoou -Aspro Apo Mavro Xinomavro Blanc de Noir 2008
Award: BRONZE MEDAL
Tasting Category:
Xynomavro - Blanc de Noir - TO Imathia - 2008



WINE ART ESTATE - Techni Alipias Red 2006
Award: SIVER MEDAL - BEST IN CLASS
Tasting Category:
Blended Red - Cabernet Sauvignon Dominated - TO Drama - 2006
Entry Category:
Single Estate Vintage Wines (red, white, rosé)
Judges Tasting Notes:
Mature, interesting nose well evolved and showing pungent new oak, zesty and plummy aromas. The structure is rather lean and elegant, with good extract, fruit and tannin. Its colour is dark purplish ruby and has delicious, mouthwatering acidity on finish. Very stilish.

WINE ART ESTATE - Techni Alipias Rose 2008
Award: SILVER MEDAL - BEST IN CLASS
Tasting Category:
Blended Rosé - Syrah Dominated - TO Drama - 2008
Entry Category:
Single Estate Vintage Wines (red, white, rosé)
Judges Tasting Notes:
Vibrant deep pink colour with a purple tinge; a riot of candyfloss, wild strawberries and marshmallow delight the nose. In the mouth it is lively fresh and sweet, round and crisp, with mellow and quite full flavours yet lightly textured. The perfect pink, delicious and uncomplicated.

WINE ART ESTATE - Idisma Drios Assyrtiko 2007
Award: SILVER MEDAL - BEST IN CLASS
Tasting Category:
Assyrtico - TO of Macedonia - 2008-2007
Entry Category:
Single Estate Vintage Wines (red, white, rosé)
Judges Tasting Notes:
The colour is pale gold; the nose is ripe and well developed with a full aromatic profile and lively citrusy character. The palate offers rich flavours, with an almost chewy texture and beautifully balanced by acidity throughout. Brilliant, sensuous wine with a complex, long finish.

WINE ART ESTATE - Techni Alipias White 2008
Award: BRONZE MEDAL
Tasting Category:
Sauvignon Blanc/Assyrtiko - TO of Macedonia - 2008
Entry Category:
Single Estate Vintage Wines (red, white, rosé)

THE LONDON INTERNATIONAL WINE FAIR

Only 3 days left for the Grand Opening of the LONDON WINE FAIR and GREEK WINES WORLDWIDE will be soon landing to London EXCEL!

• ESTATE ARGYROS - SANTORINI



• DOMAINE CLAUDIA PAPAYIANNI-CHALKIDIKI



• ESTATE CHRISOHOOU-NAOUSA



• LAFAZANIS WINERY-NEMEA

will be presenting their wines and invite you to visit their stands at the GREEK PAVILLION.

Be there!!!

WINE ART ESTATE at CONCOURS MONDIAL DE BRUXELLES 2009

We are proud to inform you that WINE ART ESTATE wines, top scored at the recent CONCOURS MONDIAL DE BRUXELLES 2009, proving once more their outstanding quality & style!!

IDISMA DRIOS ASSYRTICO 2007

GOLD MEDAL

TECHNI ALIPIAS SAUVIGNON BLANC - ASSYRTICO 2008

SILVER MEDAL

PINK...SPRING!!

Spring is...Pink !!

What a nice occasion to enjoy some delicious rose wines from our selection...

Atlantis of Estate Argyros (Assyrtico & Mandilaria), Domaine Claudia Papayianni (Grenache rouge & Syrah) and Methystanes of Dougos Winery(Xinomavro & Syrah).

Cheers!!

ESTATE ARGYROS at CHALLENGE INTERNATIONAL DU VIN 2009

ESTATE ARGYROS for one more time has proven its consistency in the production of World Class wines!!

VINSANTO ARGYROS 1989 awarded a SILVER MEDAL

ESTATE ARGYROS BARREL 2008 awarded a BRONZE MEDAL

VINSANTO MEZZO ARGYROS 2002 awarded a BRONZE MEDAL

at the recent CHALLENGE INTERNATIONAL DU VIN 2009 in FRANCE !!

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