The wine region of Larissa is located in the region of Thessalia of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine GK Wines or the Domaine ΟΙΚΟΓΕΝΕΙΑ ΑΛΑΤΑ produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Larissa are Pinot noir et Gewurztraminer, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. We currently count 3 estates and châteaux in the of Larissa, producing 3 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture.
The wines of Larissa go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison).
Prices have been rising on California fine wines, and especially Screaming Eagle, said Liv-ex this week. Its California 50 index, which tracks the price performance of Screaming Eagle, Harlan Estate, Dominus, Opus One and Ridge Monte Bello, has increased by around 32% in the last year. ‘High quality and heightened demand have led to rising prices,’ said Liv-ex, a global marketplace for the trade. Its figures provide more evidence of a strong 12 months for the fine wine market in general, and fol ...
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Traditionally the wine auction market took the summer off. Although the season has lengthened recently, summer is usually a fallow period. This year, speculation was rampant – will the market (and the prices) continue their upward spiral? The first fall sales have now been conducted, and if prospects for the wine market remain strong, a few clouds linger on the horizon. Wine auction results in 2021 broke all previous records and set a new benchmark. With sales in major auctions of over £500m, th ...
