From Roman Rule to the Modern Revival (146 BCE – Present Day) By the late Hellenistic period, Greek wine had reached nearly every corner of the Mediterranean world. It was prized in Rome, Persia, and Egypt, and its production methods set the standard for viticulture across Europe, North Africa, and the Near East. However, as…

The Classical and Hellenistic Golden Age of Viticulture (c. 1100 BCE – 146 BCE) The fall of the Mycenaean civilisation (c. 1100 BCE) marked the beginning of the Greek Dark Ages, a period of economic and cultural stagnation. Yet, even in this time of upheaval, wine remained a fundamental element of Greek life. By the…

From Mythology to Early Civilisations (c. 7000 BCE – 1600 BCE) The history of wine in Greece is a tale as ancient as civilisation itself, deeply intertwined with mythology, religion, trade, and cultural identity. Archaeological evidence suggests that viticulture in the region dates back at least 9,000 years, making it one of the earliest known…

The history and science behind the 750ml wine bottle The history and science behind the 750ml wine bottle The 750-millilitre (ml) wine bottle is an enduring standard in the global wine industry, yet its origins are rooted in a confluence of historical, practical, and scientific factors. The adoption of this precise volume was not…