The Greek Wine Renaissance
June 16, 2004
On June 16, 2004 the Embassy of Greece in Tokyo and the food and beverage consultancy company Nippon Hellenica organised a wine tasting at the New Takanawa Prince Hotel. The event was supported by the Japan Sommelier Association and was attended by 150 people.
The Ambassador of Greece Mr. Kyriakos Rodousakis in his inaugural speech referred to the long history of viniculture in Greece and the achievements of modern Greek wine Industry. The event was greeted by Mr. Takashi Atsuta, President of Japan Sommelier Association.
The presentation of Greek wines was made by Mr. Fotios Tziolis, Author of "Greek Wine" in Japanese.
The Greek wine tasting & Comments were made by Mr. Makoto Abe, Grand Sommelier, Japan Representative in the World Sommelier Competition Greece 2004.
At the end of the seminar more than 30 wines, Ouzo and Metaxa Grand Olympian Reserve (12 years old) were available for free tasting.
Participants:
| Wines | Wine Makers | Japanese Importers |
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Tsantali Naoussa Santorini Gaia Estate Kouros Patras
Savatiano Nemea Reserve Chateau Porto Carras Samos Anthemis Metaxa Private Reserve |
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Tsantalis S.A. Boutaris Gaia Wines Greek Wine Cellars D. Kourtakis S.A. Ino S.A. Parparousis Porto Carras Samos Cooperative Metaxa
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Asahi Breweries Suntory JET Corporation Mercian Corporation Pieroth Japan Adria International Yokohama Kamochu
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