• Veikou 93 - Experience the inviting and carefully curated ambiance of CHNOPS, where you’ll embark on a storytelling adventure through one of Greece’s most misunderstood wines: Retsina. Once regarded as inexpensive and low-quality, retsina was often overlooked, yet its origins trace back to ancient times when wine was preserved with pine resin. Today, a new wave of winemakers is transforming it with skill, attention, and innovation. You’ll savor five unique retsinas, each paired with a thoughtfully selected dish that enhances its distinct character. All dishes are prepared with local, seasonal ingredients, linking each taste to the vibrant landscape and evolving identity of Greek wine. Your journey begins with Retsina Afros-Kechris Winery (Thessaloniki), paired with pan-fried cheese. It continues with Botanic Sparkling Retsina (Attica), served with white tarama mousse and a homemade tortilla. Next is Retsina Amphorε Nature (Aigialeia), accompanied by house-marinated anchovies. Pitys Ritinitis (Mantineia) follows, paired with yellow split pea purée topped with smoked mackerel. The experience concludes with Retsina-Aoton (Attica), alongside handcrafted meatballs with toasted pine nuts.

• Bottled water
• Carbonated beverages
• Alcoholic beverages
• Other

• Pan-fried cheese - Paired with Retsina Afros-Kechris Winery is a great combination as the saltiness of the cheese blends with the natural acidity of Retsina.
• Delicate white tarama mousse and housemade tortilla - Paired with Botanic Sparkling Retsina, white taramas and lemon accentuate the freshness of sparkling Retsina.
• House-marinated anchovies with olive oil and herbs - Paired with Amphorε Nature retsina, anchovies bring out the earthy side of Retsina, while the aromatic orange blends with its acidity.
• Yellow split pea purée topped with smoked mackerel - Paired with Pitys Ritinitis Retsin. The aromatic combination of face with resin and pine nuts highlights the
  rich character of the wine.
• Handcrafted meatballs with toasted pine nuts - Paired with Retsina-Aoton. It comes as a great closure of the tasting, encapsulating the Mediterranean.
• Greek spoon sweet - Always a great way to close a meal!

This is not just a wine tasting — it is a guided wine and food pairing experience curated by a team of oenologists and experts in gastronomic culture, aimed at exploring Greece’s most misunderstood wine: Retsina. Participants will sample five unique Retsina wines from various regions, each carefully paired with a dish made from seasonal, local ingredients. Through storytelling, archival materials, and music, the story of Retsina is brought to life — from its modest beginnings to its emergence in the Greek wine scene. This experience is ideal for inquisitive travelers who wish 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.