1. Classic Tour

Delve deep into the art of wine tasting and discover the secrets of the Afianes winery.

Learn to understand and feel the true character of each wine while an experienced guide walks you through the basic principles of wine tasting in a wine tasting class. Discover 2 fresh as well as 2 aged wines from different methods, and learn how to identify the special traits and nuances of the aged wines. The tasting class is accompanied by rusks baked in a traditional wood-fired oven. Learn not only how to identify different wine profiles but also how to select the right wine for each occasion.

Take a tour of the estate by visiting the “Pithostasi” where wine is fermented and aged in clay jars buried underground, and experience the vinification method of the ancient Ikarians. Take a close look at the granite press where grapes are stomped by fοοt, and visit the anti-pirate stone house of the winery, where the oldest wines of the estate are safeguarded. Visit the cultural area of the winery which hosts
a collection of traditional Ikarian artifacts and immerse yourself in this timeless winemaking tradition.

  • 90 mins
  • 4 wines (40ml)
  • Tour of the estate (anti-pirate house, cyclopean granitic stone press , traditional pithostasi, Dionisous ampitheater and the folklore museum)
  • Afianes team
  • Traditional wooden oven rusks and water
  • Tuesday till Saturday tour starts at
  • May  – October 16:30 – 18:30 – 20:30
  • November-April after agreement

2. Professional Tour

Deep dive experience with the winemaker Nikos or Konstantinos.

Begin this unique experience by visiting the “Pithostasi” where the wine is fermented and aged in clay jars buried underground, and experience the vinification method of the ancient Ikarians. Take a close look at the granite press where grapes are stomped by fοοt, and visit the cultural area of the winery which hosts a rich collection of traditional Ikarian artifacts.

Then hike to the vineyard of our grandfather Nikos and explore the ikarian biodiverity, understand the soil and how the ecosystem works in and out of the garden.

After the hike the tasting class takes place under the guidance of the winemaker himself, who share all his winemaking and tasting techniques perfected over the years. Be taken to the pirate stone house where the oldest wines of the estate are stored and taste seven exquisite and stimulating vintages the winery has to offer. Learn how to identify multi-layred aromas and other characteristics of the wine.

Then you can enjoy a traditional ikarian style dinner which is homemade by Maria , a seven course meal in the middle accompanied by two glasses of wine.

We are more than happy to host you and show you around and share all these flavors and knowledge with you!

  • 4 hours
  • 5 cellar wines
  • Winery tour, Wine Tasting Class
  • Winemaker
  • 7 course Ikarian style meal cooked by Maria
  • Only by reservation 48 hours in advance

CLASSIC TOUR

Price: 28€/person

  • 90 minutes
  • 4 wines
  • Guided tour in the estate and 4 Wine Tasting Class
  • Afianes team
  • Ιcarian bread rusks & bottled water
  • Tuesday till Saturday tour starts at
  • May – October 16:30 – 18:30 – 20:30
  • November-April     after agreement

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PROFESSIONAL TOUR

Price: 150€/person

  • 4 hours
  • 5 cellar wines
  • Guided tour, Wine Tasting, Full meal
  • Winemaker
  • Enjoy a 7 course traditional Ikarian menu from Maria paired with 2 glasses of wine
  • Only by reservation 48 hours in advance

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