This episode brings Greece together through its regions, showing how geography — not latitude alone — defines style. Macedonia, the Peloponnese, and the islands each demonstrate different solutions to heat, water stress, wind, and ripening challenges.

Listen for how altitude replaces latitude in northern regions, how zoning by elevation explains stylistic diversity in PDO Nemea, why Mantinia remains cool despite its southerly position, and how island viticulture — especially Santorini — represents some of the most extreme and expensive winegrowing conditions in Europe.

For Diploma candidates: this episode is a masterclass in regional comparison, showing how the same grape behaves differently under changing climatic pressures, and how PDO rules intersect with site selection, winemaking choices, and market positioning.

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