Food & Wine Tasting Experiences
Food & Wine Tasting Experiences by Cinque are designed to bring Greek taste to life through curated pairings, storytelling and shared moments around the table.
Each experience combines carefully selected Greek wines with artisanal food products — cheeses, cured meats, olive oils, small bites and seasonal delicacies — chosen to highlight balance, terroir and everyday pleasure. These tastings are guided by the Cinque team and adapted to different levels of wine knowledge, from curious beginners to passionate wine lovers.
Hosted in our Athens locations, the experiences are intimate, relaxed and social, offering a meaningful introduction to Greek gastronomy beyond the typical wine bar visit.
Ideal for couples, small groups, corporate gatherings or travelers seeking an authentic Greek food and wine experience.
“I Love You Forever” – Romantic Wine Tasting for Two in Athens | Cinque Wine & Deli
A romantic Greek wine tasting designed for two.
Five carefully selected Greek wines, served in specially engraved glasses, paired with a heart-shaped platter of Greek charcuterie & cheese — a tasting created to celebrate connection, sharing and memorable moments, by the Cinque Wine & Deli Network.
❤️ Engraved wine glasses
🍷 Five Greek wine styles
🧀 Signature heart platter
⏱ Duration: 2 hours
📍 Choose your preferred Cinque location during booking
Charcuterie Clock – Greek Wine & Charcuterie Tasting in Athens | Cinque Wine & Deli
A complete introduction to Greek wine & cuisine.
Taste 8 Greek wines paired with 8 Greek charcuteries, presented as a unique charcuterie clock, in a guided experience by the Cinque Wine & Deli Network.
✔️ 8 wines & 8 charcuteries
✔️ Interactive “clock” presentation
✔️ Perfect for first-time visitors
✔️ Greek, English & French
⏱ Duration: 2 hours
📍 Choose your preferred Cinque location during booking
Cheese Clock – Greek Wine & Cheese Tasting in Athens | Cinque Wine & Deli
A playful introduction to Greek wine & cheese.
Taste 8 Greek cheeses arranged as a clock, paired with 8 Greek wines (40ml each), in a guided and relaxed experience by the Cinque Wine & Deli Network.
✔️ 8 wines & 8 cheeses
✔️ Indigenous Greek grape varieties
✔️ Fun, educational & social
✔️ Ideal for first-time visitors
⏱ Duration: 2 hours
📍 Choose your preferred Cinque location during booking
Cinque’s Plate – Greek Wine & Food Pairing Experience in Athens | Cinque Wine & Deli
A full Greek wine & food pairing built around the Cinque table.
Taste 5 Greek wines (white, rosé & red) paired with freshly cut Greek charcuterie, cheeses, rusks and seasonal chutneys, in a relaxed, guided experience by the Cinque Wine & Deli Network.
✔️ Wine-led lunch or early dinner experience
✔️ Indigenous Greek grape varieties
✔️ Greek charcuterie & house-made accompaniments
✔️ Greek, English & French
⏱ Duration: 2 hours
📍 Choose your preferred Cinque location during booking
Cinque’s Plate – Greek Wine & Food Pairing for Two in Athens | Cinque Wine & Deli
A generous Greek wine & food pairing experience designed to share.
Enjoy 10 Greek wines paired with a freshly cut Greek charcuterie & cheese plate, house-made rusks and seasonal chutneys, curated by the Cinque Wine & Deli Network.
✔️ Designed for two guests
✔️ 10 Greek wines & full food pairing
✔️ Indigenous grape varieties
✔️ Greek, English & French
⏱ Duration: 2 hours
📍 Choose your preferred Cinque location during booking
Do It Like Ancient Greeks – Wine & Food Experience for Two in Athens | Cinque Wine & Deli
A wine & food experience inspired by Ancient Greece, designed for two.
Share one bottle of Greek wine served in ancient-style vessels, paired with foods documented in ancient Greek tradition, in a fully immersive experience curated by the Cinque Wine & Deli Network.
✔️ Wine served in Pythagoras’ cup & Krater
✔️ Ancient Greek food pairing
✔️ One bottle (750ml) for two
✔️ Cultural & immersive experience
⏱ Duration: 2 hours
📍 Choose your preferred Cinque location during booking
Lunch Wine Pairing Experience in Athens | Cinque Wine & Deli
A relaxed lunch wine pairing inspired by modern Greek flavours.
Enjoy a 4-course Greek lunch, each dish paired with a Greek wine (75ml), in a guided food & wine experience hosted by the Cinque Wine & Deli Network.
✔️ 4 Greek courses & 4 wine pairings
✔️ Indigenous Greek grape varieties
✔️ Casual yet curated lunch experience
✔️ Greek, English & French
⏱ Duration: 2 hours
📍 Choose your preferred Cinque location during booking
Private Greek Wine & Food Tasting in Athens | Cinque Wine & Deli
A relaxed introduction to Greek wine and cuisine.
Taste 3 Greek wines paired with a selection of Greek cheeses, cured meats, olives and rusks, in a private, guided experience by the Cinque Wine & Deli Network.
✔️ Greek wine & food pairing
✔️ Indigenous grape varieties
✔️ Ideal for first-time visitors
✔️ Greek, English & French
⏱ Duration: 2 hours
📍 Choose your preferred Cinque location during booking
🌱 Vegan option available upon request
Private Sommelier Experience in Athens – Personalized Luxury Wine Tasting | Cinque Wine & Deli
A fully personalized private wine tasting guided by a sommelier.
Enjoy a one-on-one luxury wine experience of 5 glasses of 75ml, curated around your personal taste, featuring rare and premium Greek wines, guided by Nikitas Prassas, at the Cinque Wine & Deli Network.
✔️ 100% private & tailor-made
✔️ Rare & premium Greek wine labels
✔️ Personal sommelier guidance
✔️ Ideal for special occasions
⏱ Duration: approx. 2 hours
📍 Choose your preferred Cinque location during booking
Vegetarian Lunch Wine Pairing in Athens | Cinque Wine & Deli
A vegetarian lunch paired with Greek wines.
Enjoy 4 vegetarian courses, each paired with a Greek wine (75ml), in a relaxed food & wine experience curated by the Cinque Wine & Deli Network.
✔️ Vegetarian food & wine pairing
✔️ Indigenous Greek grape varieties
✔️ Ideal for lunch or early afternoon
✔️ Greek, English & French
⏱ Duration: 2 hours
📍 Choose your preferred Cinque location during booking
Our Food & Wine Tasting Experiences focus on how Greek wines interact with food — not through rigid rules, but through intuitive, sensory exploration.
Participants learn how acidity, texture, aroma and balance influence pairing decisions, while discovering regional Greek wines and small-scale producers. Tastings may include comparative flights, themed pairings or interactive elements depending on the chosen experience.
All experiences are designed to feel natural and approachable, encouraging conversation, curiosity and enjoyment rather than formal instruction.
What makes Cinque tastings different:
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Curated Greek wine & food pairings
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Small group formats for a personal experience
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Storytelling rooted in Greek terroir and producers
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Relaxed, welcoming atmosphere
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Available in Greek, English and French
Whether you are visiting Athens, planning a private tasting or exploring Greek food culture through wine, Cinque Food & Wine Tasting Experiences offer a genuine, memorable way to taste Greece.