Yiannis Karakasis MW belongs to a highly select international community of wine professionals, as one of only 427 Masters of Wine worldwide.

At the heart of his work is Greek wine and its promotion to a wider audience. He is the founder of Great Greek Wines, a platform dedicated to showcasing Greek wine and strengthening its presence within the contemporary wine landscape.

Through this work, Greek wine is approached not simply as a product, but as part of a broader story—one that begins in the vineyard and connects place, production and contemporary Greek gastronomic identity.

Yiannis Karakasis’ work focuses on highlighting this identity and building a stronger connection between the Greek vineyard and the international wine community.

At Gastrosophy Fest 2026, Yiannis Karakasis MW brings the perspective of wine and the Greek vineyard to the conversation, exploring the relationship between place, ingredient and people, and the way wine becomes part of the wider journey of taste.