The wine production in Greece for the year 2023 is anticipated to experience a significant decline of 30%, primarily attributed to the presence of downy mildew, according to Yiannis Voyatzis, the head of the Greek Winemakers’ Association.
This revelation came during a meeting between Yiannis Voyatzis and Lefteris Avgenakis, the Agricultural Production and Foods Minister, who was on a four-day tour of Central Macedonia along with a delegation. The meeting also included representatives from the Association of Wine Producers of Northern Greece.
Minister Avgenakis emphasized the vital role played by Greek wine as a prominent ambassador of Greek production on the international stage.
Greek wine production is characterized by the involvement of numerous family enterprises, which have made significant contributions to wine tourism and local economies. Presently, Greece boasts approximately 1,400 wineries cultivating a total of 60,000 hectares (equivalent to 600,000 stremmas) of vineyards. The focus of these wineries is on producing quality wines rather than pursuing intensive cultivation methods, as highlighted by Yiannis Voyatzis.
