The Wine Dilemma Classic – Greek & International Wine Tasting in Athens | Cinque Wine & Deli

Every Wine Begins Somewhere

Some wines are born among volcanic rocks and sea winds. Others come from cool mountain vineyards, limestone slopes or sunlit valleys thousands of kilometres away.

Every place leaves something behind in the glass: acidity, aroma, texture, minerality, memory.

At Cinque, we have spent years introducing visitors to the diversity of Greek wine. But sometimes the most revealing way to understand a Greek variety is to taste it beside wines shaped by a different country, climate and tradition.

That is how The Wine Dilemma was born.

Not as a competition with a correct answer, but as a conversation between Greece and the wider wine world.

Three Wines. One Question.

Your experience begins with one themed Wine Dilemma: three carefully selected wines from Greece and internationally recognised wine regions, served at 75 ml each.

The wines may share an aromatic character, a similar structure or a common sense of place. At other times, their differences create the most interesting comparison.

One journey may bring together aromatic varieties such as Malagouzia, Moschato and Torrontés. Another may place the rare Greek Mouhtaro beside the elegance of Pinot Noir, or explore the relationship between Xinomavro and Nebbiolo.

You taste, compare and follow the story behind every glass.

Which wine feels most familiar?
Which one surprises you?
And which would you choose if only one could remain?

There is no predetermined winner. The answer belongs entirely to you.

The Table Remains Greek

The wines may cross borders, but the table remains rooted in Greece.

Each wine is paired with a selected Greek cheese, chosen to reveal a different side of the glass. Saltiness may soften tannins. Creaminess may balance acidity. A smoky flavour may uncover aromas that were almost hidden before the first bite.

The three pairings are presented on a stone platter with tasting descriptions, creating a small journey through Greek flavour alongside the international wine comparison.

Choose Your Dilemma

The Wine Dilemma Classic is available in a collection of different themed journeys.

Some explore fresh and aromatic whites. Others move through mineral varieties, forgotten Greek grapes or expressive red wines. Each composition has its own title, regions, wines and story.

You choose the journey that speaks most to your curiosity. Cinque provides the wines, the pairings and the context. Your palate makes the final decision.

More Conversation Than Lecture

The Wine Dilemma is guided, but deliberately relaxed.

You will receive tasting notes and maps, learn about the grapes and regions represented, and have time to form your own impressions. Questions are welcome throughout the experience.

No previous wine knowledge is required. Curiosity is enough.

What’s Included

• Three wines from Greece and international wine regions — 75 ml each
• Three Greek cheese pairings
• Stone-platter presentation with tasting descriptions
• Personal tasting-notes card
• Printed wine information and regional maps
• Guided conversation and open Q&A
• Bottled water and a small assortment of bites
• Collectible Cinque magnet

Experience Details

• Duration: Approximately 2 hours
• Languages: Greek, English and French
• Location: Select your preferred Cinque Wine & Deli location during booking
• Experience: The Wine Dilemma Classic
• Wine knowledge required: None

A Journey Without a Correct Answer

Three wines arrive at the same table from different parts of the world.

Each carries its own landscape, history and way of expressing itself. For a little while, they share the same Greek cheeses, the same conversation and the same guest.

The true dilemma is not whether Greece or the world wins.

It is deciding which story you would most like to taste again.

Three wines. Three stories. One delicious dilemma.

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable. Requests to change the date or time may be accommodated subject to availability.