Day: April 5, 2018

The historical white grape variety of Savvatiano (Pronounced “Sava – tia – noh”) is known as widely planted variety in Greek vineyards. Whether it is by itself or part of blends, or part of many PGI wines, this variety is responsible for a considerable volume of the dry whites produced. Once oenophiles have purchased a high-quality Savvatiano,[…]

About 150 years ago, Gustav Clauss from Germany, moved just outside the city of Patras, where he was the first to vinify sweet Mavrodaphne (black daphne, and pronounced “Mav -ro” “Daphne”). Little did he know, at the time he had created the wine, it would have become one of the most identifiable products of the Greek[…]