Private Wine Tasting near Acropolis

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Private Wine Tasting near Acropolis in Athens, Greece

4.7(3)

Duration

2 hours

Language

English

Guests

1-2

Get ready to take part in a wine tasting and taste the best Greek wines! Choose from a selection of options and make your own collection of fantastic wines, learning their history and tasting the best delicacies of the region! In the ancient world, Greece was once one of the leading producers of wine. In his work The Iliad, Homer gives the earliest written account of the transportation of wine by the sea. The ancient Greeks loved wine and used various vessels associated with the consumption and transport of wine, such as amphorae, ornamented goblets, and others.

Highlights:

Customized Greek Wine tasting
Tasting of local cheese

Includes:

Guide
Customized 5-set Greek wine tasting
Local cold cuts, cheese, and water

Please note: Minimum age of passengers is: 18. The indicated price is for group up to 2 people. For each addtional person, please, inquire.

Greece has many mountainous wine regions at high altitudes that help maintain the high acidity and freshness of the wines produced there. A key factor for Greek wines is the cool sea breeze they enjoy from the Aegean or Ionian seas. This cool breeze provides a vital service in summer, helping the grapes maintain a slightly cooler temperature during the sweltering heat. On our tour, we will introduce you to the varieties of the most popular grape varieties in the different regions. We will also tell you how to taste wine, recognize lousy wine, and pair wine with food. You will learn a lot about delicious Greek wines and Greek cuisine. You will be able to feast on Greek delicacies thanks to impressive portions of food and drinks. Personalize this tasting according to your preferences and dive into the world of pleasure.