Ikarian Wine Immersion at Afianes Wines: Guided cellar tour & Wine tasting with Winemaker & Ikarian-Style Meal

Here is what's in store for you

Welcome to Afianes Wines!

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 foot, and visit the cultural area of the winery which hosts a rich collection of traditional Ikarian artifacts. Then hike to the vineyard of the grandfather Nikos and explore the Ikarian biodiversity, 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 shares all his winemaking and tasting techniques perfected over the years. You will be guided to the pirate stone house where the oldest wines of the estate are stored. Here you'll taste 7 exquisite Afianes vintages. Guided by the winemaker, learn how to identify multi-layered aromas and other characteristics of the wine. Then, you will enjoy a traditional Ikarian-style dinner including a 7-course meal accompanied by 2 glasses of wine.