The north-eastern side sea of the Mediterranean lies between the east coast of Greece and Turkey. The name goes back to the legendary King Aegeus of Athens. The region is rich in history, culture and scenic diversity and is one of the oldest settlement and wine-growing areas of mankind. The Aegean comprises countless islands and coastal strips of both countries. Despite national borders, both sides share thousands of years of history, in which viticulture has always played an important role.
The Greek Aegean comprises numerous famous islands and archipelagos such as the Dodecanese, Sporades and Cyclades. Many of them were colonised by Greeks around 1000 BC. Viticulture and wine culture have an ancient tradition on these islands. Even in ancient times, famous Greek wines were produced here and exported as far away as Rome.
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The glossary is a monumental achievement and one of the most important contributions to wine knowledge. Of all the encyclopaedias I use on the subject of wine, it is by far the most important. That was the case ten years ago and it hasn't changed since.
Andreas Essl
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