Sommelier

In spring 2024, the prestigious VieVinum International wine festival will take place at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna, where over 600 major wineries from around the world will showcase their products from May 25 to 27. Greece will be the honored country of the event. Wine diplomacy proves successful when executed strategically and with precision.

It remains an uncomfortably foreign idea for some, but even the wine-loving French are experimenting with non-alcoholic drinks these days. 

Being pregnant or the designated-driver in France or attempting a "Dry January" after a booze-soaked festive season has tended to leave few exciting drinks options when dining out. 

A ceremony was held in Athens on Tuesday for the awards granted to 190 Greek products following their assessment by 175 eminent European chefs and sommeliers in Brussels earlier this month. All the products were deemed to be of high quality by the experts who sampled hundreds at the annual event organized by the International Taste & Quality Institute.

Greek truffles, one of the most expensive commodities on the international market, are quietly winning over aficionados around the world.

Although commercial activity in Greece is still in the fairly early stages, the country's truffles have started attracting connoisseurs of international gastronomy and are slowly but steadily reaching important markets abroad.

The Cellier wine and spirits store is hosting a series of tastings that focus on specific countries and regions. On Wednesday, February 28, the country of honor is Chile, one of the great forces in New World wines, and sommelier Stavros Moustakas Oktapodas will be on hand with descriptions, history and tips. The event starts at 9 p.m.

A festival will be organised in Hà Nội with the aim of introducing Bulgarian wine to Asia. The special beverage holds a significant place in Bulgarian culture, habits and traditions, Vietnam News reported.

The Taste of Bulgarian Wine Association and the Bulgarian Embassy in Hà Nội have worked together to organise the event for the first time in Việt Nam.

The wine cellar of LA Mahzen, a Turkish vineyard located close to the ancient city of Ephesus, has been listed as one of the greatest in the world in a new book, "Sommeliers Heaven - The Greatest Wine Cellars Of The World," by Switzerland's Braun Publishing.

The wine competition in Thrace brought together the masters of wine. The 1st Thrace Wine competition was recently held in the northwestern province of Tekirda?. The competition was organized by wine expert Burçak Desombre, the owner of Vinipedia Wine Consultancy.

Passion is the key word. This can be the single word to explain the success of the Roca brothers, Catalonia?s formidable trio behind the legendary El Celler de Can Roca, which was recently selected as the top restaurant in the world in the prestigious San Pellegrino list of the World?s 50 Best Restaurants. Their dedication to their work is amazing.

No less than 109 brand name Greek products were honored in 2015 during the 11th annual taste and quality award ceremony organized by International Taste & Quality Institute (ITQI), up from 40 in 2014.