Greece is one of the oldest wine-producing regions in the world. The earliest evidence of Greek wine dates back to 6,500 years ago, while it spread throughout the world through the Greek colonies.
It is no coincidence that almost all the countries of the world refer to wine with its Greek word – oeno (vino, vin, wine).
The enormous economic significance of wine resulted in its legislative protection. In ancient Greece, for the first time, the concept of the Wine Appellation of Origin was invented. Thus, we see references in texts to Chios wine, Lesvos wine, Thasios wine, and Pramnios wine (from Ikaria).
In ancient times, as the wine trade expanded, it was transported from one end of the Mediterranean to the other. Amphorae (large clay vessels) were used for storing and transporting wine. Each city-state even had its own distinctive amphora shape for its wine, with a special seal certifying the region that produced it. This tradition has seen a modern revival with some producers using amphorae to age wine, adding earthy notes to their profiles.
Greece’s diverse climate and geography, ranging from the mainland to islands, result in a wide variety of terroirs, each producing distinct styles of wine.
Drunky Goat is a place where you will enjoy ancient and modern wine varieties and get to know their stories, behind carefully selected Greek labels. Our aim is to bring Greek wines back to the fore.