{"id":2820,"date":"2019-06-30T23:37:03","date_gmt":"2019-06-30T20:37:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/afianeswines.gr\/visit-us\/%ce%b3%ce%b5%cf%85%cf%83%ce%b9%ce%b3%ce%bd%cf%89%cf%83%ce%af%ce%b1-%ce%be%ce%b5%ce%bd%ce%ac%ce%b3%ce%b7%cf%83%ce%b7\/"},"modified":"2026-08-24T14:56:56","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T11:56:56","slug":"wine-tasting-and-tours","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/afianeswines.gr\/en\/visit-us\/wine-tasting-and-tours\/","title":{"rendered":"Restaurant, Wine Tastings and Tours"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The deposit is fully deducted from your final bill.<\/strong><\/p>\n
Enjoy a complete gastronomic experience at our winery:<\/p>\n
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A menu created by our chef using fresh, local and seasonal ingredients<\/strong><\/li>\n
Each dish paired with selected wines from our winery<\/strong><\/li>\n
Reservations available daily from 7:00 PM onwards<\/strong><\/li>\n
Maximum daily capacity: 40 guests<\/strong><\/li>\n
Sunday: Closed<\/strong><\/li>\n
Monday evening: Pizza & Piano Night<\/strong>, featuring a special pizza menu<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
A \u20ac5 deposit per person<\/strong> is required to confirm your reservation. The full deposit amount will be deducted from your final bill during your visit.<\/p>\n
Please let us know if you are running late. If we have not been notified, your reservation will be considered cancelled 30 minutes after the scheduled reservation time, and the table may be offered to other guests.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n
The \u20ac5 per person online reservation deposit is non-refundable in the event of cancellation or non-attendance by the guest.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div> [vc_btn title=”Book Online” shape=”square” color=”white” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-ticket-alt” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fafianeswines.gr%2Fen%2Fproduct%2Fwinery-restaurant-reservation-ikaria%2F|title:Table%20Reservation%20%E2%80%93%20Restaurant%2FMonday%20Pizza%E2%80%93%20%E2%82%AC5%20Deposit%20%2F%20Person|target:_blank” css=”.vc_custom_1787571019251{margin-top: -30px !important;margin-bottom: 50px !important;}”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1718107352096{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1718106876625{margin-bottom: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;}”]\n\t
Guided tour, wine tasting, and full meal included<\/li>\n
Led by our winemaker (Nikos or Konstantinos Afianes)<\/li>\n
Enjoy a 6 course traditional Ikarian menu paired with an additional 2 glasses of wine<\/li>\n
Every day except\u00a0 Sunday and Monday<\/li>\n
April – October at\u00a0 17.00 (min. 2 people – max. 8 people)<\/li>\n
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A Journey Through Taste & Time: Join the Winemaker for an Unlimited Library Wine Experience<\/h4>\n\t\t
Price: 480\u20ac (total, not per person)<\/h3>\n
(Deposit: \u20ac50 Total price: \u20ac480)<\/strong><\/p>\n
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4 hour vertical tasting<\/li>\n
A vertical tasting is a conversation with time itself. By tasting multiple vintages of the same wine side by side, you will discover how sun, wind, rain, and seasons leave their impressions on each individual bottle.<\/li>\n
A guided tour through the estate, including a visit to the Cyclopean granite press and the traditional amphora where our wines are made, followed by a visit to the winecellar where our rare wines quietly age over time.<\/li>\n
Led by our winemaker (Nikos or Konstantinos Afianes)<\/li>\n
A curated platter of artisanal local cheeses, traditional Ikarian cured pork (hoiromeri), and premium bottled water are included to accompany this amazing tasting experience.<\/li>\n
Join us on a journey through the rich history and tradition of Ikarian winemaking. Uncover the secrets of ancient techniques and learn more about our commitment to crafting unique organic and natural wines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
This experience includes:<\/span><\/p>\n
Hands on history: Step back in time as you explore our traditional granite press, the clay amphorae where we ferment our wines, our cultural museum featuring artifacts from Ikarian life and winemaking traditions, and notable landmarks such as our amphitheatre and anti-pirate house.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Wine tasting: Sample 4 of our wines from different vintages and styles, accompanied by rusks baked in a traditional wood-fired oven. Enhance your experience with a platter of local Ikarian cheeses and meats at an extra charge.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Stay a while: enjoy our winery’s natural atmosphere or unwind with our unforgettable sunset views.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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2. TOUR & TASTING WITH THE FOUNDER AND WINEMAKER<\/h2>\n
Discover the \u201ctreasures\u201d of Afianes Winery and the secrets of winemaking.<\/p>\n
Begin with a visit to the Pithostasi<\/strong>, where wine ferments in traditional clay amphorae buried in the earth, and learn about the winemaking methods of ancient Ikaria. See the granite wine press and visit the folklore corner, featuring a rich collection of traditional Ikarian folk-art objects.<\/p>\n
Complete the experience by tasting 4 different wine labels (40 ml per wine)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
Dive into the flavours of Ikaria through an exclusive tour and tasting guided by the winemaker (Nikos or Konstantinos Afianes). Explore the history of our cellars by sampling 5 rare wines and enjoy a 5-course dinner made by Maria Afianes and\u00a0 accompanied by an additional 2 glasses of wine.<\/p>\n
This experience includes:<\/p>\n
Winemaker\u2019s Tour from Cellar to Soil: Immerse yourself in history, tradition, and artisanal craftsmanship as our winemaker takes you on a complete tour of the winery and nearby vineyards. Step back in time as you explore our traditional granite press, the clay amphorae where we ferment our wines, our cultural museum featuring artifacts from Ikarian life and winemaking traditions, and notable landmarks such as our amphitheatre and anti-pirate house.<\/p>\n
Then, we will hike to our grandfather Nikos\u2019 vineyard to explore Ikarian biodiversity, learn about our soils, and how the ecosystem works in and out of the garden.<\/p>\n
Taste Across Vintages: Engage your senses in an intimate tasting of five rare and notable cellar wines. Guided by the winemaker, uncover the story behind each vintage while exploring the aromas and profiles that make each wine unique.<\/p>\n
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4 hours<\/li>\n
5 cellar wines<\/li>\n
Winery tour, wine tasting class. full meal included<\/li>\n
Led by our winemaker (Nikos or Konstantinos Afianes)<\/li>\n
6 course Ikarian style meal<\/li>\n
Friday<\/span><\/span><\/span> and Sunday only<\/li>\n
April- October\u00a0 17.00<\/li>\n
By reservation only (48 hours in advance)<\/strong><\/li>\n
4. A Journey Through Taste and Time: Join the Winemaker for an Unlimited Library Wine Experience (Deposit: \u20ac50 Total experience price: \u20ac480)<\/h2>\n
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Unlimited Vertical Wine Tasting:<\/h3>\n
A journey through time, expressed through taste<\/h4>\n
There are wines that express a moment. And then there are wines that narrate time itself.<\/p>\n
Our Unlimited Library Wine Experience<\/strong> invites you on a journey through different vintages, where each glass reveals a new dimension of the same grape variety and the same vineyard\u2014 but experienced in a different moment in time.<\/p>\n\n
The Experience<\/h2>\n
Through a carefully selected series of aged vintages, you will have the opportunity to discover:<\/p>\n
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Fokiano<\/strong>, in expressions evolving from freshness to deep complexity<\/li>\n
Begleri<\/strong>, revealing its delicacy and dynamic character through time<\/li>\n
The influence of soil, climate, and vintage on each wine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Each sip is a transition. Each vintage, a different chapter.<\/p>\n
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Time as the Main Protagonist<\/h2>\n
A vertical tasting is not simply a comparison of wines. It is an experience of understanding evolution.<\/p>\n
How does wine change from one harvest year to the next? How do aromas, texture, and energy transform over time?<\/p>\n
The answer lies in the glass.<\/p>\n
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Ikaria Behind Every Taste<\/h2>\n
This experience is not only about wine.<\/p>\n
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experiencing ancient Ikaria in our glass<\/li>\n
the slow and meandering influence of time<\/li>\n
the continuity between past and present<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
It is a journey where nature and human presence coexist without haste, allowing time to reveal the true character of each wine.<\/p>\n
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Who Is It For<\/h2>\n
For those who wish to experience wine beyond the moment. For those who seek depth rather than impression. For those willing to listen to what time has to say.<\/p>\n
We invite you to share this experience alone, with your partner, or with a small circle of people who truly matter to you.<\/p>\n
In an atmosphere of complete calm, this experience unfolds without rush, allowing both time and wine to reveal themselves naturally.<\/p>\n
Participation is limited to 6 people, with a fixed price regardless of the number of participants.<\/strong><\/p>\n
Because value is not found in quantity, but in the intensity of a shared experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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4 hour unlimited exploration of our rare vintages<\/li>\n
Select a label and let us travel through time together.<\/li>\n
Tour of the estate where our Pithari wines are produced (Cyclopean granitic stone press and the traditional pithostasi)<\/li>\n
Led by our winemaker (Nikos or Konstantinos Afianes)<\/li>\n
A curated platter of artisanal local cheeses, traditional Ikarian cured pork (hoiromeri), and premium bottled water are included to accompany this amazing tasting experience.<\/li>\n
Friday to Monday<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
April \u2013 October 12.00 or 18.00<\/li>\n
November-April by reservation only<\/li>\n
6 people maximum<\/li>\n
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