Wines of Greece 
Situated at the genesis of global winemaking, Greece is the progenitor of European viticulture. While historical records are obscured by the veils of time, it is conjectured that viticulture journeyed to Greece from Egypt and Phoenicia, with roots extending back to Caucasus and Mesopotamia. Assuming the mantle, Greece not only nurtured the industry but also disseminated it across the entire Mediterranean region. For four, perhaps even six millennia, Greece has been cultivating grape varieties that trace their lineage to antiquity.
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Wines of Crete 
My comprehensive account of Greek viniculture, encompassing its history, wine laws, key inland regions, diverse wines, and my personal impressions, can be explored here. For insights into the distinctive wines of Santorini, delve here. Now, let’s turn our focus to the viniculture of Crete, the very birthplace of Greek viniculture and a land where its modern renaissance shines brightly.
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North Burgundy. Coteaux de Tannay and Melon de Bourgogne 
Coteaux de Tannay was the last place on our Wine and Waters journey for the bike and wine visit. Administratively it is located in Burgundy, and the climate and soil are also typical for Burgundy. However, accolading wine territorial classification, it belongs to Loire Valley. Tannay’s winemakers make wine in the Burgundy tradition (that is logical), but it cannot be named Burgundy (because belongs to the Loire formally), so it got the IGP title. The main varieties are Chardonnay and Pinot noir, as everywhere in Burgundy, and also Melon de Bourgogne.
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North Burgundy. Vezelay 
Vezelay – it’s about history, architecture, religion, and wine.
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North Burgundy. Irancy 
Irancy is a small, nice town, that is located on the right bank of Yonna, about four kilometres from the river. It was founded in 900 AD when Abbot Richard, Duke of Burgundy expanded his abbey. Also, it is one of the most northern French AOCs for red wines. Its specialization is Pinot noir. And it is also the ideal place to understand the idea of terroir.
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Wines of Santorini 
For a comprehensive exploration of Greek viticulture, peruse the insights shared here. Now, let’s immerse ourselves in the captivating world of Santorini, an Aegean Island boasting a vinous legacy that traces its roots back to antiquity.
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Wines of France. Buzet AOC 
Let’s talk about the small wine region Buzet, which I searched out travelling on the barge and tasting local wines; about a trickery of Bordeaux wine negotiants; and about winemaking co-ops.
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