Explore Greece’s bold Assyrtiko grape with a curated wine and food pairing experience in Athens. Taste, learn, and connect with Greek culture.
Explore Greece’s bold Assyrtiko grape with a curated wine and food pairing experience in Athens. Taste, learn, and connect with Greek culture.
- Veikou 93 - Guests are invited into a welcoming and curated environment, embarking on a storytelling journey through the vibrant essence of Greece’s renowned grape: Assyrtiko. Utilizing archival materials, the exploration delves into its distinctive character, origins, and its enduring influence on Greek wine history. As the narrative unfolds,…
- Veikou 93 - Guests are invited into a welcoming and curated environment, embarking on a storytelling journey through the vibrant essence of Greece’s renowned grape: Assyrtiko. Utilizing archival materials, the exploration delves into its distinctive character, origins, and its enduring influence on Greek wine history. As the narrative unfolds, participants will savor five unique Assyrtiko wines, each accompanied by a carefully selected dish that enhances and complements its flavor. All dishes are prepared with local, seasonal ingredients, linking each taste to the wine’s native landscape. The tasting begins with Assyrtiko Voila (Heraklion, Crete) paired with cabbage rolls in egg and lemon sauce. The journey continues with Antara-Vaptistis Winery (Tinos, Cyclades), paired with zucchini sticks with bottarga powder and yogurt sauce. Following is Assyrtiko-Zafiri Winery (Nemea, Peloponnese), paired with mini tarama tartlets with lemon zest and fresh valerian greens. From Santorini, guests will enjoy Santorini 34-Artemis Karamolegos Winery, with traditional Greek vinegared octopus with olive oil. The experience concludes with Nykteri - Hatzidakis Winery (Santorini) paired with fresh seabass tartare with peppery arugula and crisp radish, served in a savory cone.

- Carbonated beverages
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic beverages
- Meals
- Carbonated beverages
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic beverages
- Meals
- Cabbage rolls in egg & lemon sauce - The famous Greek “avgolemono” (egg and lemon sauce) brings out the acidity of the wine, while it adds aromatic freshness.
- Zucchini sticks with bottarga powder and yogurt sauce - Zucchini blends with the minerality of Assyrtiko, while the bottargda powder brings out its acidity.
- Mini tarama tartlets with lemon…
- Cabbage rolls in egg & lemon sauce - The famous Greek “avgolemono” (egg and lemon sauce) brings out the acidity of the wine, while it adds aromatic freshness.
- Zucchini sticks with bottarga powder and yogurt sauce - Zucchini blends with the minerality of Assyrtiko, while the bottargda powder brings out its acidity.
- Mini tarama tartlets with lemon zest and fresh valerian greens - Our lemony tarama blends perfectly with the flowery tones of the wine.
- Traditional Greek vinegared octopus with olive oil - The vinegared octopus enhances the salinity of the wine, while the smoked salt gives a unique earthy note.
- Fresh seabass tartare - The seabass tartare brings out the citrusy qualities of the wine.
- Greek spoon sweet - Always the best way to close a Greek meal!
This is not just a wine tasting; it’s an immersive wine and food pairing journey curated by oenologists and experts in gastronomic culture, aimed at exploring Greece’s most daring grape: Assyrtiko. Participants will savor five unique wines from various regions, each expertly paired with a dish made from seasonal, local ingredients. Through engaging…
This is not just a wine tasting; it’s an immersive wine and food pairing journey curated by oenologists and experts in gastronomic culture, aimed at exploring Greece’s most daring grape: Assyrtiko. Participants will savor five unique wines from various regions, each expertly paired with a dish made from seasonal, local ingredients. Through engaging storytelling, archival materials, and music, the narrative of Assyrtiko is vividly brought to life—from its island beginnings to its growing significance in Greek identity. This experience is ideal for inquisitive travelers eager to taste more deeply, learn extensively, and connect with Greece in a memorable way.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.