{"id":38752,"date":"2021-03-29T14:07:48","date_gmt":"2021-03-29T11:07:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cinque.gr\/?p=38752"},"modified":"2026-01-29T16:43:42","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T14:43:42","slug":"virtual-tasting-experiences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cinque.gr\/el\/virtual-tasting-experiences\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0394\u03b9\u03b1\u03b4\u03b9\u03ba\u03c4\u03c5\u03b1\u03ba\u03ae \u03b3\u03b5\u03c5\u03c3\u03b9\u03b3\u03bd\u03c9\u03c3\u03af\u03b1 \u0391\u03c3\u03cd\u03c1\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03bf\u03c5"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"38752\" class=\"elementor elementor-38752\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-47ce255 wd-section-stretch e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"47ce255\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-954260a wd-width-100 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_title\" data-id=\"954260a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;highlighted_vertical_offset&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;highlighted_vertical_offset_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;highlighted_vertical_offset_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"wd_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"title-wrapper wd-set-mb reset-last-child wd-title-color-white wd-title-style-default wd-title-size-default text-center\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"liner-continer\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"woodmart-title-container title wd-fontsize-l\"><br>\u0394\u03b9\u03b1\u03b4\u03b9\u03ba\u03c4\u03c5\u03b1\u03ba\u03ae \u03b3\u03b5\u03c5\u03c3\u03b9\u03b3\u03bd\u03c9\u03c3\u03af\u03b1 \u0391\u03c3\u03cd\u03c1\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03bf\u03c5<\/h4> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"title-after_title reset-last-child wd-fontsize-xs\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1>Exploring Greece\u2019s Indigenous Variety Across Borders<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-fd82a19 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fd82a19\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff605b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"ff605b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;highlighted_vertical_offset&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;highlighted_vertical_offset_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;highlighted_vertical_offset_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-center\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"719\">This virtual tasting took place during the lockdown period.<br data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"662\" \/>What it revealed, however, remains highly relevant today.<\/p><p data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"823\">When travel paused, Cinque chose to continue the conversation \u2014 allowing Greek wine to travel instead.<\/p><hr data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"828\" \/><h3 data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"872\"><strong data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"872\">Assyrtiko, Shared Across Countries<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"1069\">On March 10th, a virtual wine tasting dedicated to <strong data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"938\">Assyrtiko<\/strong>, Greece\u2019s most iconic white grape variety, was organized by Cinque Wine Bar Athens for the international <strong data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1068\">#winelover community<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1281\">Tasting kits were carefully prepared, packaged and delivered to participants in <strong data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1180\">eight different countries<\/strong>, arriving safely and ready to be opened simultaneously \u2014 despite distance, borders and restrictions.<\/p><p data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1352\">The wines showcased Assyrtiko\u2019s diversity of expression, coming from:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1496\"><li data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1420\"><p data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1420\">the mainland vineyards of <strong data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1400\">Atalanti Valley<\/strong> in Central Greece<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1496\"><p data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1496\">and the volcanic island of <strong data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1463\">Santorini<\/strong>, the birthplace of the variety<\/p><\/li><\/ul><hr data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1501\" \/><h3 data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1542\"><strong data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1542\">When Knowledge Meets Experience<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1618\">The tasting was joined live by leading figures of Greek wine and oenology:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1966\"><li data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1699\"><p data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1699\"><strong data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1648\">Leonidas Hatzimichalis<\/strong>, owner of Domaine Hatzimichalis, Atalanti Valley<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1826\"><p data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1826\"><strong data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1729\">Giannis Paraskevopoulos<\/strong>, co-owner of Gaia Winery, Santorini, oenologist and Professor at the University of West Attica<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1966\"><p data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1966\"><strong data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1851\">Giorgos Kotseridis<\/strong>, Professor of Viticulture at the Agricultural University of Athens and consultant to Anhydrous Avantis Santorini<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"2097\">Together, they guided participants through terroir, vinification choices and the stylistic contrasts of Assyrtiko across regions.<\/p><p data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2272\">The discussion that followed allowed guests to exchange impressions, compare preferences and deepen their understanding of Greek terroir \u2014 all within a shared digital space.<\/p><hr data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2277\" \/><h3 data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2324\"><strong data-start=\"2283\" data-end=\"2324\">A Network Built to Deliver Experience<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"2326\" data-end=\"2398\">What made this possible was not technology alone.<br data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2378\" \/>It was coordination.<\/p><p data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2592\">Cinque handled the preparation of small-format tasting bottles, the secure packaging and the international distribution of the kits \u2014 ensuring consistency, quality and timing across countries.<\/p><p data-start=\"2594\" data-end=\"2641\">This experience reflected a network capable of:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2642\" data-end=\"2817\"><li data-start=\"2642\" data-end=\"2683\"><p data-start=\"2644\" data-end=\"2683\">handling wine safely in small formats<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2684\" data-end=\"2745\"><p data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2745\">delivering educational experiences beyond physical spaces<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2746\" data-end=\"2817\"><p data-start=\"2748\" data-end=\"2817\">aligning producers, experts and guests under one coherent narrative<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84a0869 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_image_or_svg\" data-id=\"84a0869\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_image_or_svg.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wd-image text-center photoswipe-images\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a  href=\"https:\/\/cinque.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/One-Network.-One-Experience.-Many-Locations.jpg\"data-width=\"1000\" data-height=\"1000\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\" aria-label=\"Image link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/cinque.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/One-Network.-One-Experience.-Many-Locations.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"International virtual wine tasting on Zoom with participants from multiple countries organized by Cinque Wine Bar during lockdown.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cinque.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/One-Network.-One-Experience.-Many-Locations.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cinque.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/One-Network.-One-Experience.-Many-Locations-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cinque.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/One-Network.-One-Experience.-Many-Locations-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cinque.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/One-Network.-One-Experience.-Many-Locations-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cinque.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/One-Network.-One-Experience.-Many-Locations-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cinque.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/One-Network.-One-Experience.-Many-Locations-430x430.jpg 430w, https:\/\/cinque.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/One-Network.-One-Experience.-Many-Locations-700x700.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa7a766 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"fa7a766\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;highlighted_vertical_offset&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;highlighted_vertical_offset_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;highlighted_vertical_offset_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-center\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"2824\" data-end=\"2871\"><strong data-start=\"2828\" data-end=\"2871\">International Voices, Shared Enthusiasm<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"2873\" data-end=\"3119\">Participants and international wine professionals highlighted the experience as a rare opportunity to travel through Greece virtually \u2014 discovering Assyrtiko\u2019s mineral-driven Santorini expressions alongside broader, fruit-forward mainland styles.<\/p><p data-start=\"3121\" data-end=\"3142\">The tasting featured:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3143\" data-end=\"3327\"><li data-start=\"3143\" data-end=\"3198\"><p data-start=\"3145\" data-end=\"3198\">a fresh mainland Assyrtiko by Domaine Hatzimichalis<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3199\" data-end=\"3254\"><p data-start=\"3201\" data-end=\"3254\">a stainless-steel fermented Assyrtiko by Gaia Wines<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3255\" data-end=\"3327\"><p data-start=\"3257\" data-end=\"3327\">and a barrel-aged Santorini expression by Avantis \u2013 Anhydrous Winery<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3329\" data-end=\"3454\">For many, the evening reinforced why Assyrtiko remains one of the most compelling white grape varieties in the Mediterranean.<\/p><hr data-start=\"3456\" data-end=\"3459\" \/><h3 data-start=\"3461\" data-end=\"3496\"><strong data-start=\"3465\" data-end=\"3496\">More Than a Virtual Tasting<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"3498\" data-end=\"3592\">This event was not simply a response to temporary restrictions.<br data-start=\"3561\" data-end=\"3564\" \/>It became a reference point.<\/p><p data-start=\"3594\" data-end=\"3637\">It demonstrated how the Cinque network can:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3638\" data-end=\"3810\"><li data-start=\"3638\" data-end=\"3676\"><p data-start=\"3640\" data-end=\"3676\">activate international communities<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3677\" data-end=\"3712\"><p data-start=\"3679\" data-end=\"3712\">support producers and educators<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3713\" data-end=\"3810\"><p data-start=\"3715\" data-end=\"3810\">and design wine experiences that remain meaningful, even when physical presence is impossible<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3812\" data-end=\"3941\">For guests, it was a journey through Greece in a glass.<br data-start=\"3867\" data-end=\"3870\" \/>For Cinque, it was proof of a system built to adapt, connect and scale.<\/p><hr data-start=\"3943\" data-end=\"3946\" \/><h3 data-start=\"3948\" data-end=\"3985\"><strong data-start=\"3952\" data-end=\"3985\">A Conversation That Continues<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"3987\" data-end=\"4073\">While this tasting belongs to a specific moment in time, its impact extends beyond it.<\/p><p data-start=\"4075\" data-end=\"4215\">The conversations around Assyrtiko, Greek terroir and indigenous varieties continue \u2014 both online and in person \u2014 across the Cinque network.<\/p><p data-start=\"4217\" data-end=\"4318\">Because when wine is treated as culture, knowledge and shared experience, distance becomes 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