Wine
Cypriot wines to bear WineCore logo
The wine industry in Cyprus is at a turning point, as coordinated upgrading and promotion efforts are under way in both the private and public sectors.
The Cyprus Wine Consortium, consisting of 15 wineries in the private sector, has created a recognition symbol called WineCore, which stands for Wineries of Cyprus Own-Rooted Evolution.
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Nursed in Vipava Valley, vines exported world-wide
One of Slovenia's premier wine-growing regions, the Vipava Valley has a vine grafting tradition going back almost 120 years. Today, their grafted vines are sold world-wide, the lion's share to France, the world's leading wine-producing country.
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Couple jailed in Spain over 1.6-mn euro wine heist
A Spanish court on Monday jailed a couple for stealing 45 bottles of wine worth over 1.6 million euros from a hotel restaurant in what police called a "meticulously planned" theft.
A bottle of Chateau D'Yquem 1806 worth 350,000 euros was among the wines stolen from the Atrio hotel in Caceres in southwest Spain in October 2021 in the heist which made global headlines.
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Greece to usher in marine wine aging parks
Organized underwater parks for aging wine bottleswill now exist in Greece, as the Ministry of Development and Investments is promoting the relevant regulatory framework by formulating the rules for their operation.
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The success story of Greek wines
Over the last years we've seen a wave of creativity sweep across Greece - from art to the country's growing gastronomical scene. An integral part of this success story are Greece's wines. Ted Diamantis, one of the leading importers of Greek wines in the United States, joins Thanos Davelis to look into how Greek wines are boosting Greece's overall image.
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Can the French embrace cuisine sans booze?
It remains an uncomfortably foreign idea for some, but even the wine-loving French are experimenting with non-alcoholic drinks these days.
Being pregnant or the designated-driver in France or attempting a "Dry January" after a booze-soaked festive season has tended to leave few exciting drinks options when dining out.
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Japan urges Young People to Drink More
The younger generation is drinking less alcohol than their parents, a move that has affected taxes on drinks such as rice wine sake. Therefore, the national tax agency entered into a national competition for ideas to reverse the trend.
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Which European Wines do Americans Love the most? (infographic)
America loves wines from Southern Europe, with France and Italy, especially coming to mind
Greek wine tourism offers truly unique experiences
The unique advantage of wine tourism in Greece, which offers a complete tourism experience, was highlighted by the Minister of Rural Development and Food, Mr. Giorgos Georgantas, in his address at the "Wine Tourism: the next day" event, organized by "Achaic Development" at the Achaia Claus facility.
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Paros is one of the best destinations for honeymooners
Santorini is also on the list