Alternative tours Athens Wine Tour

Experience the Athens wine tour and taste wines from small wineries that have been producing for decades in the suburbs of Athens. The drive takes about 40 minutes to get to the Mesogaia area where local vineyards have been popular for the Athenians from old times. Till mid ’90s most of the wine consumed in the capital of Greece came from there.

Athens Wine Tour -Taste like local

Arriving at the winery which has been operated since 1890, today is the 3d generation that continues the tradition of wine making. The expert wine specialist who teaches also at the University will show and inform you about the types of wine that they produce as well as the procedure.

You will taste 4 different wines accompanied by local olives, Greek delicacies, bread, and cheese. The flavors that you will taste are Malagouzia, innovative Retsina, Assyrtiko, and Agiorgitiko.

Wineries in Athens

Wineries in Athens produce the varieties of Malagouzia, Savatiano, Assyrtiko, Agiorgitiko, Retsina, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot from the portfolio of wines produced by this Domaine are accompanied by a plethora of awards both in Greece and abroad. Wines that are proud to be distinguished on the list of the finest wines are produced in Greece. Mesogaia – A blessed land to experience our Athens wine tour!

Some words about Mesogaia, the blessed land of the farmed Attiki vine. It is a truly privileged land surrounded by the sea that protects and nurtures it. The fruit of this land is the spawn from mild winters and warm and benevolent summers.

Athens Wine Tour- See the countryside

The area of Mesogaia is surrounded by several mountains such as Hymettus, Penteli in the north, and Panio oros. As well it is also surrounded by the Aegean Sea. The soil is full of perfect ingredients—the ideal environment for vine production.

God Dionysus – Greece tours

In the vicinity of the temple of Artemis, there is the haunt of Dionysus, the patron saint of wine in mythology who is believed to have taught Ikarius how to make wine 3000 years ago. This ancient method of wine production has been maintained and the vines have been lovingly cared for.

Because of the cult of Dionysus, theatre started in Athens.

Attica Climate- Athens Wine Tour

In Attica, the vine played a leading role from ancient times in the economic, cultural, and social for the Athenians. In the last decades, the area of Mesogaia has changed because many people and industries have moved to these areas. Farm areas have been reduced dramatically, but still, there is significant wine production in these areas.

The Attica climate is characterized by a wide variety of their composition and a low concentration of organic matter. High temperatures during the summer months and mild winters, the beneficial presence of the sea breeze that embraces the area, contribute along with cool winds from the mountains to the vineyard’s survival.

After your authentic experience of the Athens wine tour, we will drive you back to your hotel. We usually take the coastline in order to see the Athenian Riviera as well, passing by beautiful suburbs such as Glyfada and Voula.