Greece Cellars Welcome European Wine Tourism Day 2016
Lovers of the vine will have the chance to join the Wine Producers of Northern Greece in festivities marking European Day of Wine Tourism on November 13 with the country’s cellars and vineyards open for intoxicating action.
Wine buffs and connoisseurs wishing to sample the latest production will have the chance to visit some 18 wineries and vineyard routes, touring cellars from 11am to 5pm while tasting new releases as well as vintage varieties.
Launched in 2009 and held on the second Sunday in November, European Day of Wine Tourism aims to showcase European wine territories with a series of events organized by cities or towns in efforts to promote their territory and stimulate wine tourism. Participating wineries are members of the European Network of Wine Cities (RECEVIN).
Admission is free. Participants include Wines of Northern Greece, Vineyards of Attica, Wines of the Peloponnese, Aegean Islands Wines and Wines of Crete. For more info visit New Wines of Greece.