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wine tasting experiences
WINE TASTING
Explore the art of wine tasting at AVLI
Each private wine tasting that we organize is conducted by a certified Sommelier and is aimed at a relatively small number of people.
Our goal is to provide the services we offer at a high level so that the experience is unforgettable.
CRETAN WINES
In this wine tasting we will discover the historic vineyard of Crete,
which for about 3500 years has continuously produced wines of many different styles.
5 Cretan wines
This wine flight consists of four (4) dry wines and one (1) dessert wine made from the most important Cretan varieties and of course the best producers. (40ml/glass)
You will have the opportunity to taste and learn about: Thrapsathiri, Vidiano, Liatiko, Kotsifali and Romeiko varieties
- Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday At 15:30
- Duration: 1 hour (approx.)
- Up to 10 persons
- 5 Cretan varieties
- The wines are accompanied by individual platters featuring premium Greek delicacies from our kitchen, with most ingredients coming from our organic farm.
- Our goal is to make your acquaintance with Cretan wine unforgettable!
8 Cretan wines
This wine flight consists of seven (7) dry wines and one (1) dessert wine all made from the most important Cretan varieties and of course the best producers. (40ml/glass)
You will have the opportunity to taste and learn about: Malvasia di Candia aromatica, Vidiano, Dafni, Liatiko, Kotsifali, Mandilari and Romeiko varieties
- Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday At 15:30
- Duration: 1,5 hour (approx.)
- Up to 10 persons
- 7 Cretan varieties / 8 wines
- The wines are accompanied by individual platters featuring premium Greek delicacies from our kitchen, with most ingredients coming from our organic farm.
- Our goal is to make your acquaintance with Cretan wine unforgettable!
GREEK WINES
In this wine tasting we will discover the most important Greek varieties from the best wine-producing regions of the country. Selected wines from small producers that will highlight our great wine wealth. These varieties have been offering joy and emotion for about 3500 thousand years.
5 Greek wines
This wine flight consists of five (5) selected wines that we have chosen for you with great care. (40 ml/glass)
You will have the opportunity to taste and learn about: Roditis, Moschofilero, Malagouzia, Xinomavro and Agiorgitiko varieties
- Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday At 17:30
- Duration: 1 hour (approx.)
- Up to 10 persons
- 5 Greek varieties
- The wines are accompanied by individual platters featuring premium Greek delicacies from our kitchen, with most ingredients coming from our organic farm.
- Our purpose is for you to get to know the best Greek varieties!
8 Greek wines
This wine flight consists of seven (7) dry wines and one (1) dessert wine that we have chosen for you with great care. (40ml/glass)
You will have the opportunity to taste and learn about: Savvatiano, Moschofilero, Malagouzia, Assirtiko, Liatiko, Xinomavro, Agiorgitiko and Mavrodafni varieties
- Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday At 17:00
- Duration: 1,5 hour (approx.)
- Up to 10 persons
- 8 Greek varieties
- The wines are accompanied by individual platters featuring premium Greek delicacies from our kitchen, with most ingredients coming from our organic farm.
- Our purpose is for you to get to know the best Greek varieties!
Reservations for different days and hours can be arranged after contacting us
Unique and Premium Greek wines
We can provide a wine tasting event where we will discover unique and high-quality Greek wines, from the most important native or indigenous varieties, from rare vintages and of course from the best producers. The content of this event can be tailor-made. Contact us and we will gladly arrange it for you.
- It requires at least 2 people.
- Duration: 45-60 min (approx.)
- Greek, premium wines
- Meze platter (per person)
Food & Wine pairing experiences
guided by our Sommelier
We have designed some food and wine-pairing menus aiming at your utter delight.
Original Greek and Cretan flavours paint a clear image of the gastronomic orientation to a new era.
The dishes are paired with 5 exceptional wines from the Cretan or rest of Greece vinery, which perfectly outline the contemporary Greek wine scene.
Our tasting menus showcase the importance of harmoniously pairing food and wine and with the guidance of our expert Sommelier we offer a complete culinary experience.
FOOD AND WINE PAIRING
Wine and food tasting will include: Tasting of five (5) courses including one (1) dessert – all of these dishes will be harmoniously paired with a 75ml glass of wine (or 40ml glass dessert wine). This culinary journey will take place under the guidance of an experienced wine expert/sommelier who will offer all relevant information about the dishes and the chosen wines.
For the best experience, please make your reservation at least one day in advance of the event.
CRETAN VINEYARDS
MENU DEGUSTATION A (gluten free)
- Welcome (Amuse bouche): "Manouri" cheese, breaded with mixed sesame seeds served on rocket with strawberry jellies.
- “Dithiramvos”, a rose, dry wine from Louloudis winery, made of Liatiko variety - PGI Crete (75ml)
- Salad: Mixed seasonal leaves with pumpkin seeds, raisins soaked in brandy, radish, and pomegranate seeds drizzled with balsamic, honey & pomegranate juice dressing.
- “Malva de Crete”, a white, dry wine from Idaia winery, made of 100% Malvasia di Candia aromatica variety - PGI Crete (75ml)
- Starter: Creamy, velvety, white tarama mousse with pistachio, olive oil and lemon juice.
- “Kleftis”, a white, dry Assirtiko blend wine from Efrosini winery - PGI Crete (75ml)
- Main Course: Tender beef set on sliced aubergine, with Graviera cheese from (PDO) Naxos island
- “Petra SeCreta2”, an organic red, dry wine from Zoumberakis Estate, made of Kotsifali and Liatiko varieties - (75ml)
- Dessert: Chocolate sponge cake with carob and almond powder and a smooth milk chocolate cream.
- “Liastos”, an aged dessert wine from Karabitakis winery, made of the indigenous variety of Romeiko (40ml)
CRETAN VINEYARDS
MENU DEGUSTATION Β
- Welcome (Amuse bouche): Feta cheese wrapped in “kataifi” (shredded phyllo dough) baked in our wood oven. Drizzled with a rose geranium and watermelon sauce and poppy seeds.
- “Dithiramvos”, a rose, dry wine from Louloudis winery, made of Liatiko variety - PGI Crete (75ml)
- Salad: Seasonal par-boiled greens lightly sauteed with olive oil, spring onions and cherry tomatoes, finished with fresh lemon juice and served with Cretan ‘Galomizithra’ cheese.
- Thrapsathiri variety, white, dry wine from Aggelakis winery (75ml)
- Starter: Fresh mushroom stuffed with apaki and Cretan Gruyère cheese, in a crispy crust, served on homemade olive oil and truffle mayonnaise.
- “Vilana Fume”, a white, dry wine from Minos - Miliarakis winery - PGI Crete (75ml)
- Main Course: Stuffed pasta shells loaded with salmon, prawn, calamari and cream cheese, in a prawn and finely-ground shells bisque sauce.
- “Kleftis”, a white, dry Assirtiko blend wine from Efrosini winery - PGI Crete (75ml)
- Dessert: ''Portokalopita'' (Greek orange pie), a fluffy and aromatic orange pie with yoghurt namelaka, refreshing mandarin gel and vanilla ice cream.
- “Zazazu”, a white sparkling wine from Lirarakis winery, made of Muscat di Spina, Vilana and Vidiano varieties (~125ml)
GREEK VINEYARDS
MENU DEGUSTATION C (gluten free)
- Welcome (Amuse bouche): "Manouri" cheese, breaded with mixed sesame seeds served on rocket with strawberry jellies.
- Savvatiano variety, from Papagiannakos Estate - PGI Markopoulo (75ml)
- Salad: Mixed seasonal leaves with pumpkin seeds, raisins soaked in brandy, radish, and pomegranate seeds drizzled with balsamic, honey & pomegranate juice dressing.
- “Plano” made of Malagouzia variety, from Techni Oenou Estate - PGI Macedonia (75ml)
- Starter: Creamy, velvety, white tarama mousse with pistachio, olive oil and lemon juice.
- “Amalia Brut”, a white, sparkling wine made of Moschofilero variety, from Tselepos Estate - Arkadia region (150ml)
- Main Course: Tender beef set on sliced aubergine, with Graviera cheese from (PDO) Naxos island
- “Nemea”, a red, dry wine made of Agiorgitiko variety, from Palivos Estate - PDO Nemea, Peloponnisos (75ml)
- Dessert: Chocolate sponge cake with carob and almond powder and a smooth milk chocolate cream.
- “Mavrodafni of Patras Reserve”, an aged dessert wine, from Parparousis winery - PDO Mavrodafni of Patras (40ml)
GREEK VINEYARDS
MENU DEGUSTATION D
- Welcome (Amuse bouche): Feta cheese wrapped in “kataifi” (shredded phyllo dough) baked in our wood oven. Drizzled with a rose geranium and watermelon sauce and poppy seeds.
- “Antinoe”, a white, dry wine of Moschofilero variety, from Panagopoulos Estate - PDO Mantinia (75ml)
- Salad: Seasonal par-boiled greens lightly sauteed with olive oil, spring onions and cherry tomatoes, finished with fresh lemon juice and served with Cretan ‘Galomizithra’ cheese.
- “Plano” made of Malagouzia variety, from Techni Oenou Estate - PGI Macedonia (75ml)
- Starter: Fresh mushroom stuffed with apaki and Cretan Gruyère cheese, in a crispy crust, served on homemade olive oil and truffle mayonnaise.
- “Naoussa”, a red, dry wine made of Xinomavro variety, from Estate Chrisochoou - PDO Naoussa (75ml)
- Main Course: Stuffed pasta shells loaded with salmon, prawn, calamari and cream cheese, in a prawn and finely-ground shells bisque sauce.
- “Geometria”, a white, dry wine made of the Assirtiko variety, from Lafazanis winery - PGI Peloponnisos (75ml)
- Dessert: ''Portokalopita'' (Greek orange pie), a fluffy and aromatic orange pie with yoghurt namelaka, refreshing mandarin gel and vanilla ice cream.
- “Samos Grand Cru”, a dessert wine, from UWC of Samos island, made of Muscat di Samos variety - PDO Samos (40ml)
