The wine region of Velventos is located in the region of Kozani of Macedonia of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Κτήμα Βογιατζή ( Ktima Voyatzi ) or the Domaine Kamkoutis produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Velventos are Xinomavro et Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Velventos often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.
We currently count 2 estates and châteaux in the of Velventos, producing 2 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Velventos go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian.
The final 11-strong shortlist includes four drink books – Wines of the Rhône by Matt Walls; The South America Wine Guide by Amanda Barnes; Inside Burgundy by Jasper Morris MW and Foot Trodden by Simon J Woolf & Ryan Opaz. Commenting on the shortlist, Nicholas Lander, chair of the André Simon Memorial Fund, said: ‘A number of this year’s food and drink nominees, including Wines of the Rhône, address the urgent environmental and global issues of today in ways that are original, inspiring an ...
By 1965, the vineyards of Condrieu had largely been abandoned – phylloxera and two world wars had decimated the place and its people. There were just 8ha of vines remaining on these granite slopes. If it weren’t for the hard work of a few steadfast vignerons, the appellation might have disappeared entirely, reclaimed by the forest. Thankfully, Condrieu survived and has since flourished – but great appellations have been lost before. We know this because some have recently been rediscovered. In f ...
Château Climens owner Lurton has sold a majority stake in the prestigious, Barsac-based estate to Jean-Hubert Moitry and his family, via the family’s Patrimonia Développement group, it was announced this week. It marks the Moitry family’s first investment in the wine sector, and represents a major deal in the Bordeaux wine world. Financial details weren’t disclosed. Nicknamed ‘Lord of Barsac’, Climens is one of the Premier Grand Cru Classé estates of Sauternes and Barsac listed in Bordeaux ...
