Uncorking Europe: Wine Stories from Greece & Jumilla (Spain)

Episoade

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  Exploring Greek Wines: Regions, Indigenous Grape Varieties and Authenticity 14.10.2026 29min

  This episode of Uncorking Europe: Wine Stories from Greece & Jumilla (Spain) features a conversation with Stellios Boutaris, President of the Greek Wine Federation, hosted by wine podcaster Liza Vintzilaiou DipWSET. During the episode, Stellios guides listeners through the richness and diversity of Greece’s wine regions, exploring the role of PDOs and PGIs, the unique character of Greek vineyards, and the evolution of modern Greek winemaking. The conversation highlights the country’s remarkable heritage of indigenous grape varieties, the wide range of wine styles produced, and the efforts behind the international positioning of Greek wines. From ancient traditions to contemporary innovation, the episode explores how Greek wines express authenticity, origin, and quality within Europe’s PDO system, while connecting with today’s consumers through their versatility, distinctive identity, and ability to pair with cuisines around the world.
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  Mapping Jumilla: Evolution, Identity, and Spain’s Wine Landscape, with Master of Wine Sarah Jane Evans. 02.10.2026 22min

  This episode of Uncorking Europe: Wine Stories from Greece & Jumilla (Spain) explores Jumilla through the perspective of Sarah Jane Evans MW, one of the most authoritative voices on Spanish wine internationally. The conversation delves into Jumilla’s 5,000-year viticultural heritage, the significance of its PDO status, and the central role of Monastrell as its defining grape variety. It also examines how climate, geography, and history shape the identity of its wines, and how the region is increasingly recognized within the global wine landscape. A discussion on evolution, authenticity, and the future of Jumilla in a changing international wine market.