The Greek Wine Industry is Blossoming—a Tour of Chateau Nico Lazaridis
By Norm Bour
When it comes to wine, Italy and France always get the focus, but after visiting the Chateau Nico Lazaridis winery in northern Greece, I think there may be another contender in the Mediterranean region.
Greece has not traditionally been known as a “wine production country,” but considering it is still in its infancy, the future looks bright.
Our introduction to the Greek market was through our tour of the winery, and we came away with heads full of new knowledge, new friends, and the delicious lingering of wine on our tongues.
The Chateau produces about 1.4 million bottles annually and has been growing since being founded several decades ago by the self-named Nico Lazaridis…
