Excellent Total Experience:
Cinque Wine & Deli Honored at the ESTIA Awards 2019
Excellent – Silver Award for Total Experience in the Wine Bar Category
In 2019, Cinque Wine & Deli was once again recognized for its unwavering commitment to excellence, receiving the Excellent – Silver Award for Total Experience in the Wine Bar category at the prestigious ESTIA Awards 2019.
This distinction marked the third time Cinque Wine & Deli was honored with a Silver Award at the ESTIA Awards — a rare achievement that confirmed the consistency, depth and authenticity of the experience that defines the Cinque brand.
The award was received by Νικήτα Πράσσα, oenologist and Head Sommelier of Cinque Wine & Deli, on behalf of the entire team — a moment that reflected not a single success, but a sustained philosophy of wine hospitality built over time.
Total Experience as a Living Philosophy
Το Total Experience category at the ESTIA Awards goes far beyond product quality.
It recognizes venues that deliver a complete, cohesive and emotionally resonant guest journey — from atmosphere and service to storytelling, expertise and human connection.
For Cinque Wine & Deli, this recognition validated a philosophy carefully shaped since its early years:
-Wine as a cultural and educational experience, not simple consumption
-Human-centered hospitality inspired by Greek filoxenia
-Thoughtfully curated Greek wine selections, served with context and meaning
-A welcoming environment where every guest feels part of the table
At Cinque, the experience begins before the first sip and lingers long after the last glass.
A Benchmark Wine Bar Experience in Athens
By 2019, Cinque Wine & Deli had already established itself as a reference point for wine bars in Athens, attracting both locals and international visitors seeking authentic Greek wine experiences.
Each visit offered:
-Carefully designed wine flights focused on indigenous Greek grape varieties
-Expert guidance from trained sommeliers and oenologists
-Pairings with Greek cheeses, cured meats and delicacies
-An atmosphere balancing professional expertise with warmth and approachability
Το Excellent – Silver Award for Total Experience recognized this holistic approach — one that blends expertise, emotion and consistency into a single, seamless journey.
Consistency That Builds Trust and Recognition
Receiving the ESTIA Awards Silver distinction for the third time reinforced what had already become clear:
Cinque Wine & Deli was not driven by trends or momentary success.
It was building a long-term, sustainable and scalable wine bar concept.
This multi-year consistency positioned Cinque as:
-One of the most awarded wine bars in Greece
-A concept trusted by both industry professionals and the public
-A benchmark for experiential wine hospitality
-A model capable of growth without compromising authenticity
The People Behind the Experience
The 2019 award was received by Νικήτα Πράσσα, whose role as Head Sommelier and oenologist has been instrumental in shaping Cinque’s wine philosophy and experiential identity.
Behind the distinction stood the collective effort of the Cinque team — united by a shared belief that wine hospitality should be genuine, educational and deeply human.
Moving Forward with the Same Commitment
As stated at the time of the award:
“We will continue the hard work.”
Not as a slogan — but as a promise.
A promise to evolve without losing identity,
to honor Greek wine,
and to deliver experiences worthy of excellence — again and again.