Join the Winemaker for a Unique Culinary and Wine Tasting Journey
Overview
An intimate and educational private tasting experience awaits with our winemaker, featuring traditional winemaking methods and local delicacies. Begin by visiting the “Pithostasi,” where wine is fermented and aged in clay jars buried underground.
- 🍷 Observe the vinification method of the ancient Ikarians while sipping on some of our finest vintages.
- 🪨 Take a close look at the granite press where grapes are stomped by foot.
- 🏺 Visit the cultural area of the winery, which hosts a rich collection of traditional Ikarian artifacts.
- 🌿 Walk through the forest with beekeeping plants and observe the centuries-old vines.
- 📚 Learn how to identify the aromatic nuances of the aging process and select the right wine for each occasion.
To support sustainability, this experience features immediate digital access, never expires, and offers a worldwide selection.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
- Snacks
- Alcoholic Beverages
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This experience includes:
Winemaker’s Tour from Cellar to Soil: Immerse yourself in history, tradition and artisanal craftmanship as our winemaker takes you on a complete tour of the winery and nearby vineyards. Step back in time as you explore our traditional granite press, the clay amphorae where we ferment our wines, and our cultural museum featuring artifacts from Ikarian life and winemaking traditions.
Then, hike to our grandfather Nikos' vineyard to explore Ikarian biodiversity, learn about our soils, and how the ecosystem works in and out of the garden.
Taste Across Vintages: Engage your senses in an intimate tasting of five rare and notable cellar wines. Guided by the winemaker, uncover the story behind each vintage while exploring the aromas and profiles that make each wine unique.
Eat Like an Ikarian: Enjoy a traditional five-course meal homemade by Maria Afianes and accompanied by two more wines
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.