{"id":39034,"date":"2018-04-04T22:05:28","date_gmt":"2018-04-04T19:05:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cinque.gr\/?p=39034"},"modified":"2026-02-05T10:50:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T08:50:19","slug":"best-wine-bar-greece","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cinque.gr\/el\/best-wine-bar-greece\/","title":{"rendered":"Tasos Dousis: \u201cIn Monastiraki, I Discovered the Best Wine Bar in Greece\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Tasos Dousis: \u201cIn Monastiraki, I Discovered the Best Wine Bar in Greece\u201d<\/h4> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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In the heart of Athens\u2019 historic center, in Psyrri, just steps away from Monastiraki, Cinque Wine & Deli<\/strong> stands out as one of the most authentic wine bars in Greece.<\/p>

From its very first days, Cinque captivates both Greek and international visitors \u2014 a fact clearly reflected on TripAdvisor, where it holds 1,069 reviews with an outstanding 5.0 rating<\/strong>, a rare achievement for a wine bar in central Athens.<\/p>

Among those who highlighted the Cinque experience is journalist and travel editor Tasos Dousis<\/strong>, who included Cinque in his feature \u201c99+1 Travel Secrets of Greece That Few People Know\u201d<\/em> (No. 10), describing the wine bar with words that capture its philosophy perfectly.<\/p>

Greek Wine, Without Pretension<\/h3>

At Cinque Wine & Deli, wine is not treated as a luxury statement, but as a cultural, everyday experience<\/strong>.<\/p>

The wine list focuses on:<\/p>

- lesser-known \u03b3\u03b7\u03b3\u03b5\u03bd\u03b5\u03af\u03c2 \u03b5\u03bb\u03bb\u03b7\u03bd\u03b9\u03ba\u03ad\u03c2 \u03c0\u03bf\u03b9\u03ba\u03b9\u03bb\u03af\u03b5\u03c2 \u03c3\u03c4\u03b1\u03c6\u03c5\u03bb\u03b9\u03bf\u03cd<\/strong><\/p>

- small, high-quality Greek producers<\/p>

- special and limited bottlings<\/p>

More than 35 Greek wine labels<\/strong> are available, almost all by the glass<\/strong>, allowing guests to explore, compare and discover without barriers.<\/p>

As one of the many TripAdvisor reviews notes:<\/p>

\u201cThe objectively small and seemingly inconvenient space works in Cinque\u2019s favor, creating warmth and intimacy that expand through the tasting experience itself.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>

Flavors With Identity<\/h3>

Food at Cinque does not play a secondary role \u2014 it is an essential part of the experience.<\/p>

\u03a4\u03bf cheese platter<\/strong> is among the most impressive one can find in a wine bar, featuring selections such as:<\/p>

- Smoked cheese from Vermio<\/p>

- Goat cheese from Monemvasia with Agiorgitiko wine syrup from Nemea (Gofa Estate)<\/p>

- Manouri from Meteora<\/p>

- Graviera from Naxos<\/p>

- Kasseri from Mytilene<\/p>

- Kefalograviera from Amfilochia<\/p>

- Feta from Vytina<\/p>

- Anthotyro with cranberries (Erifi)<\/p>

All platters are accompanied by five handmade chutneys<\/strong>, prepared in-house \u2014 pepper, tomato, apple and other seasonal variations.<\/p>

There is also a mixed platter combining Greek cheeses and cured meats<\/strong>, including Cretan air-dried salami, Thracian beer salami, smoked pork from Meteora, Greek mortadella from Thessaloniki and beef pastrami.<\/p>

Hospitality With Substance<\/h3>

What guests consistently highlight is not only the quality of the products, but the human approach<\/strong>.<\/p>

At Cinque, the team does not simply serve wine \u2014 they listen, ask questions and guide each guest toward what truly suits their taste.<\/p>

As one review describes it:<\/p>

\u201cExcellent wines, high-level tasting without pretension, warmth and simplicity in a place that \u2018grows\u2019 through quality and friendliness.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>

A Wine Bar Shared by Word of Mouth<\/h3>

Cinque Wine & Deli is not designed for those seeking ostentatious luxury or formal environments.
It speaks to those who value authentic wine<\/strong>, honest flavors and genuine hospitality.<\/p>

Perhaps that is why it continues to be \u201cdiscovered\u201d by travelers visiting Athens from all over the world \u2014 and shared in the most powerful way: through personal experience<\/strong>.<\/p>\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\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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