Γευσιγνωσία Ελληνικού Εξαιρετικού Παρθένου Ελαιολάδου στην Αθήνα | Cinque Wine & Deli

Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting in Athens

Extra Virgin Olive Oil is at the heart of Greek cuisine and the foundation of the Mediterranean diet.

This Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting is a guided, educational and sensory experience designed to help guests understand the flavours, aromas and everyday uses of Greek olive oil, in a clear and approachable way.

Hosted across selected locations of the Cinque Wine & Deli network, the experience offers a structured introduction to olive oil tasting — ideal for first-time explorers and food lovers alike.

Taste Four Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oils

During the tasting, you will sample four different Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oils, sourced from different regions of Greece and presented in professional olive oil tasting glasses.

Each olive oil is explained by the Cinque team, focusing on:

• aroma and flavour profiles

• bitterness, fruitiness and pungency

• regional characteristics

• quality indicators of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Learn How Olive Oil Is Made & Tasted

The experience is supported by:

• informative videos on olive oil production

• explanations of professional olive oil tasting techniques

• detailed maps of Greek olive-growing regions

• aroma references linked to olive oil flavours

This helps guests understand not only what they taste, but why they taste it.

Food Pairing & Flavour Changes

To experience how olive oil behaves with food, the tasting includes:

• fresh bread

• cherry tomatoes

• feta cheese

• three different types of olives

Guests are encouraged to observe how the same food changes flavour depending on the olive oil used, reinforcing the practical, everyday value of olive oil knowledge.

An apple is provided between tastings to cleanse the palate, following professional tasting practice.

Who This Experience Is For

This tasting is ideal for:

• travellers interested in Greek gastronomy

• food lovers and curious beginners

• guests who want to use olive oil better at home

• those seeking a short, educational experience

No prior knowledge is required.

Τι Περιλαμβάνεται

• Tasting of 4 ελληνικά εξαιρετικά παρθένα ελαιόλαδα

• Εμφιαλωμένο νερό

• Bread

• Cherry tomatoes & feta cheese

• Three types of Greek olives

• Apple for palate cleansing

• Printed educational material & maps

• Informative videos & guided explanation

• Commemorative rosette certifying participation as an olive oil taster

Λεπτομέρειες Εμπειρίας

• Διάρκεια: approximately 1 hour

• Γλώσσες: Ελληνικά, Αγγλικά & Γαλλικά

• Τοποθεσία: Επιλέξτε τον χώρο Cinque Wine & Deli που προτιμάτε κατά την κράτηση

Προαιρετικές Επιλογές

• Additional wine or olive oil tastings

• Bottled olive oil or wine purchases in-store

• Worldwide shipping of selected products

• Προαιρετική πρόσβαση στο Cinque Wine Club

Πολιτική Ακύρωσης

This experience is non-refundable.
Changes may be requested subject to availability.