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Step into an evening of elegance, culture, and Greek terroir. Hosted in the refined setting of the Cycladic Art Museum in the heart of Athens, this curated wine experience brings together timeless art and contemporary Greek winemaking.

Begin your visit with a thematic private tour titled “Wine: The gift of God Dionysus”, led by an experienced archaeologist. Selected exhibits reveal the profound role of wine in ancient Greek life — from the worship of Dionysus, god of wine and festivity, to the techniques of winemaking, dietary practices, and the refined ritual of the Symposium.

Enjoy this immersive journey through amphorae, myths, and cultural traditions, and complete your experience with a wine tasting at the elegant Cycladic Café. Here, Cycladic minimalism meets authentic local flavors, offering a sensorial pause where culture blends with contemporary Athenian lifestyle.

Why You’ll Love It

✔️ Taste Greece’s top wines in a one-of-a-kind cultural setting
✔️ Explore the intersection of wine, heritage, and contemporary hospitality
✔️ Hosted by expert sommeliers and curators
✔️ A unique experience for art lovers and wine enthusiasts alike
✔️ Ideal for couples, small groups, or as a refined corporate event

Perfect For…

✔️ Art and history lovers seeking a deeper connection with ancient Greece
✔️ Wine enthusiasts curious about the roots of Greek winemaking
✔️ Couples looking for a refined evening in the heart of Athens
✔️ Travelers eager to pair culture with sensory pleasure
✔️ Small groups in search of a high-end, themed experience
✔️ Corporate guests or delegates looking for a signature cultural add-on

 

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Step into the world of Greek wine like never before! From hidden vineyards to myth-laced tastings under the sun — your unforgettable journey starts here.

🍇 Discover Greek Grape Varieties

📚 Wine Word Origins

🌿 Symposion → From ‘σύν’ (together) + ‘πίνειν’ (to drink)
Not just a drinking party, but a ritualized gathering — the birthplace of philosophical dialogue over shared cups.

🏺 Oinos → From Mycenaean Linear B
The ancient word for wine.

🍾 Retsina → From ‘ῥητίνη’ (retini)
Named after the pine resin once used to seal amphorae and later became part of the flavor — an ancient tradition still alive today.

🍇 Ampelos → From ‘ἄμπελος’
The Greek word for vine — source of the term ampelography, the study of grape varieties.

🍷 Krater → From the Greek ‘κρατήρ’
A large vessel used to mix wine with water during symposia — the heart of ancient wine culture.

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📖 “Did You Know?” Greek Wine Facts

Assyrtiko is one of the few white grapes that can age gracefully for decades.

Xinomavro is often called the “Barolo of Greece” — bold, complex, and built to age.

Agiorgitiko is known as the “Blood of Hercules” in myth.

Malagousia was nearly lost — until a winemaker’s instinct brought this aromatic gem back to life.

Vidiano is Crete’s rising white star — once nearly extinct, now hailed as Greece’s next great white grape.

In Greek, “moscho” means fragrant, and it lives up to Moschofilero's name.

Savvatiano is Greece’s most planted grape — and it thrives in the heat where other grapes fade.

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