Greek Deli Tasting Experiences
Discover the flavours of Greece through our Greek Deli Tasting Experiences.
A curated journey into authentic Greek products — olive oils, cheeses, cured meats, herbs and artisanal delicacies — presented through guided tastings designed to educate, inspire and connect.
Each experience combines storytelling, sensory exploration and food pairing, offering a relaxed yet insightful introduction to Greek gastronomy. Ideal for food lovers, curious travellers and anyone seeking a deeper connection to Greek taste culture.
Available in English, Greek and French. Hosted at selected Cinque locations in Athens.
A Private Saturday or Sunday with Evangelia Tseliou–Prassa
A fully private journey through Greek wine, extra virgin olive oil, food and authentic hospitality.
Hosted by Evangelia Tseliou–Prassa, Head of Hospitality, together with Grigoris Prassas, Co-Founder of Cinque Wine & Deli.
✔️ 8 Greek wines — 4 whites and 4 reds
✔️ Greek cheese and food pairings
✔️ Guided tasting of 4 Greek extra virgin olive oils
✔️ Aroma exploration, stories and personal conversation
✔️ Exclusively for your private group
⏱ Duration: approximately 4 hours
📅 Every Saturday and Sunday, 12:00–16:00
👥 Private experience for 2–4 guests
📍 Cinque Wine & Deli – Monastiraki, Athens
🌐 Languages: English or French
Greek Artisan Cheese Tasting Experience in Athens | Cinque Wine & Deli
An immersive Greek cheese tasting that can also be enjoyed as a light lunch or dinner.
Taste 8 different Greek artisan cheeses from small-scale producers, paired with handmade chutneys and toasted pita bread, in a generous, sharing-style experience curated by the Cinque Wine & Deli Network.
✔️ 8 Greek artisan cheeses
✔️ Small family producers
✔️ Handmade chutneys
✔️ Substantial & satisfying
🕑 Ideal for lunch or early dinner
📍 Choose your preferred Cinque location during booking
Greek Charcuterie Tasting Experience in Athens | Cinque Wine & Deli
A generous Greek deli tasting built around traditional charcuterie.
Taste 10 different Greek cured meats from small artisanal producers, paired with homemade chutneys and toasted Cypriot pitta breads, in a sharing-style experience by the Cinque Wine & Deli Network.
✔️ 8 Greek artisanal charcuterie cuts
✔️ Homemade chutneys & Cypriot pittas
✔️ Generous, meal-style portion
✔️ Ideal for lunch or dinner
📍 Choose your preferred Cinque location during booking
⏱ Duration: approx. 1.5–2 hours
📍 Choose your preferred Cinque location during booking
Greek Craft Beer Tasting Experience for Two in Athens | Cinque Wine & Deli
A curated Greek craft beer tasting for two.
Taste 4 Greek craft beers from different regions, paired with freshly cut Greek charcuterie and 5 homemade chutneys, in a relaxed and guided experience by the Cinque Wine & Deli Network.
✔️ Greek craft breweries
✔️ Beer & charcuterie pairing
✔️ Casual, social & flavour-driven
✔️ Greek, English & French
👥 For 2 people
📍 Choose your preferred Cinque location during booking
Greek Feta & White Cheese Trio – A Traditional Cheese Tasting by Cinque
A guided tasting of three distinct feta styles.
Explore feta made from sheep’s milk, goat’s milk and traditional barrel-aged feta, served with freshly toasted bread in an authentic Greek deli ritual by the Cinque Wine & Deli Network.
⏱ Duration: 25–35 minutes
📍 Choose your preferred Cinque location during booking
Greek Honey & Cheese Tasting Experience in Athens | Cinque Wine & Deli
A sensory journey through Greek honey and cheese.
Taste 4 distinctive Greek honeys from different regions and plants, paired with 3 freshly cut Greek cheeses, in a guided experience by the Cinque Wine & Deli Network.
✔️ Rare Greek honey varieties
✔️ Greek cheese pairings
✔️ Educational & sensory
✔️ Greek, English & French
⏱ Duration: approx. 1.5–2 hours
📍 Choose your preferred Cinque location during booking
Greek Olive Trio Tasting – A Deli Experience by Cinque
A guided tasting of three distinct Greek olive varieties.
Discover the diversity of Greek olives through flavour, texture and origin — a simple yet expressive Greek deli experience curated by the Cinque Wine & Deli Network.
✔️ 3 different Greek olive varieties
✔️ Pure, honest Greek flavours
✔️ Educational & relaxed
⏱ Duration: ~30–40 minutes
Greek Ouzo Trio – A Regional Tasting Experience by Cinque
Greek Sauce Trio l Traditional Deli Experience by Cinque
A tasting of three traditional Greek handmade sauces.
Discover red Florina pepper sauce, traditional tomato sauce and olive paste, served with freshly baked bread in a relaxed Greek deli ritual by the Cinque Wine & Deli Network.
⏱ Duration: 30–40 minutes
📍 Choose your preferred Cinque location during booking
Greek Spoon Sweet Ritual – Three Traditional Ways to Enjoy It
Greek Spoon Sweets Trio – A Traditional Deli Experience by Cinque
A tasting of three traditional Greek spoon sweets.
Discover quince, grape and sour cherry spoon sweets — handmade, aromatic and deeply rooted in Greek hospitality — in a relaxed deli experience curated by the Cinque Wine & Deli Network.
⏱ Duration: 25–35 minutes
📍 Choose your preferred Cinque location during booking
Greek Spreads Ritual – Traditional Meze Experience by Cinque
A hands-on tasting of traditional Greek handmade spreads.
Discover iconic Greek meze — tzatziki, Agioritiki eggplant spread and spicy kopanisti — served with freshly toasted bread, in a relaxed deli ritual curated by the Cinque Wine & Deli Network.
✔️ Handmade traditional Greek spreads
✔️ Freshly toasted bread
✔️ Authentic & everyday Greek flavours
⏱ Duration: ~30–40 minutes
A Taste of Greece, Beyond the Plate
The Greek Deli Tasting Experiences are designed to showcase Greece’s culinary identity through its most honest expressions: small-scale production, local ingredients and products made to be shared.
Guided by the Cinque team, each tasting explores:
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The origin and story behind every product
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Flavour profiles, textures and aromas
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How each deli product fits into everyday Greek cuisine
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Simple pairing ideas you can recreate at home
From extra virgin olive oils and traditional cheeses to cured meats, herbs, spreads and seasonal delicacies, these experiences go beyond tasting — they translate Greek food culture into lived experience.
What Makes These Experiences Unique
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Carefully selected Greek deli products from small producers
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Guided tastings with storytelling and sensory guidance
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Food pairing with bread, seasonal ingredients and complementary bites
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Relaxed, social and educational format
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Designed for both beginners and food enthusiasts
Perfect For
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Visitors wanting an authentic Greek food experience
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Food & wine lovers
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Private groups & corporate tastings
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Culinary curiosity without formality
At Cinque
Hosted inside Cinque Wine & Deli spaces, these tastings reflect our philosophy:
products are not meant to be displayed — they are meant to be tasted, shared and remembered.
Explore Greece one bite at a time.