The Grape That Plato Drank: Mylonas Winery's Mission to Revive Savatiano in UNESCO-Protected Attica

Описание: Join us for an exclusive interview with third-generation winemaker Stamatis Mylonas as he reveals the fascinating 3,000-year wine history of Attica, Greece - the same region where Plato and Aristotle once gathered for philosophical symposiums over wine.
What You'll Learn:

How Mylonas Winery has operated since 1917, from buried amphora to modern techniques
Why Savatiano grape is Greece's most misunderstood variety with incredible potential
The ancient Greek farming practices still used today (including lunar cycle pruning!)
How Attica's UNESCO-protected terroir creates unique mineral-rich wines
The surprising connection between Retsina and fine wine production
Why the 400-year Ottoman period set Greek wine back - and how it's catching up
How Greece's economic crisis actually boosted wine exports worldwide

Key Highlights:

55+ year old bush vines with no irrigation
Traditional farming blend of organic & biodynamic practices
Sandy clay and gravel soils over limestone
From the birthplace of Retsina to premium Savatiano wines

Stamatis explains how his family is on a mission to prove that Savatiano can produce world-class wines, challenging the grape's reputation and putting Attica on the international wine map.
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