Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting in Athens | Cinque Wine & Deli
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An introductory tasting of Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Discover 4 different Greek EVOOs, learn how olive oil is produced, how professionals taste it, and how flavours change when paired with food — guided by the Cinque Wine & Deli Network.
🫒 4 Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oils
🍞 Bread, olives, feta & cherry tomatoes
🍎 Apple cleansing between tastings
⏱ Duration: 1 hour
📍 Choose your preferred Cinque location during booking
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:
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aroma and flavour profiles
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bitterness, fruitiness and pungency
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regional characteristics
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quality indicators of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Learn How Olive Oil Is Made & Tasted
The experience is supported by:
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informative videos on olive oil production
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explanations of professional olive oil tasting techniques
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detailed maps of Greek olive-growing regions
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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:
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fresh bread
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cherry tomatoes
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feta cheese
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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:
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travellers interested in Greek gastronomy
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food lovers and curious beginners
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guests who want to use olive oil better at home
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those seeking a short, educational experience
No prior knowledge is required.
What’s Included
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Tasting of 4 Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oils
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Bottled water
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Bread
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Cherry tomatoes & feta cheese
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Three types of Greek olives
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Apple for palate cleansing
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Printed educational material & maps
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Informative videos & guided explanation
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Commemorative rosette certifying participation as an olive oil taster
Experience Details
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Duration: approximately 1 hour
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Languages: Greek, English & French
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Location: Choose your preferred Cinque Wine & Deli location during booking
Optional Extras
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Additional wine or olive oil tastings
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Bottled olive oil or wine purchases in-store
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Worldwide shipping of selected products
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Optional access to the Cinque Wine Club
Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable.
Changes may be requested subject to availability.
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Cinque is not just a tasting. It’s a way of experiencing Greek culture through flavour.
At Cinque, experiences are designed to go beyond the product itself.
Whether the focus is wine, olive oil, deli products or spirits, each experience follows the same philosophy: authenticity, quality and real human connection.
What makes Cinque different is not what we serve — it’s how we serve it.
Curated by experience, not trends
Every tasting is carefully designed by people who work daily with the products, the producers and the stories behind them.Greek at the core
We focus on Greek origin, local producers and honest flavours that reflect place, season and tradition.Relaxed, social and unpretentious
No rigid rules, no formality — just guided discovery in a welcoming, human setting.Designed for real people
Experiences adapt naturally to each group, whether you’re a beginner, a curious explorer or a true enthusiast.More than tasting — a shared moment
Cinque experiences are meant to be felt, discussed and remembered, not simply consumed.
At Cinque, every experience is an invitation to slow down, connect and taste Greece with intention.
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