The doors of Greek wineries are wide open and invite you to experience the Greek vineyards in a special weekend filled with the smells of spring and Greek wines. A perfect opportunity to introduce yourself to the magical world of wine and enrich your knowledge on wine. Below you may find all the scheduled events offered by the wineries participating in Open Doors 2015. So select one or more of them, add them in your travel guide and plan your journey through Wondergreece.
Ktima Gerovassiliou
On Saturday the 9th and Sunday the 10th of May 2015, the winery Ktima Gerovassiliou opens its doors with happenings that include tours, tastings and parallel events with free admission from 11 am to 7 pm.
Schedule of events:
Saturday 9/5, 12:00
-"Word of mouth, around all-around" 14 people, 14 recipes, 20 people in one village. Different languages, different cultures. Need for common intercourse, communication and friendship. Around a table. The multicultural kitchen of Epanomi. Presentation of the new version. The journalist Maya Tsokli prefaces the new issue and honors us with her presence! Meanwhile, the ladies and gentlemen involved in the issue spread tablecloths on the garden and offer us delicacies from their countries. - Presentation of the new sculpture of the Gerovassiliou collection by the artist Kostas Tsoklis. An exceptional grape is present since the last few days in the garden of the estate, created by the internationally acclaimed artist Costas Tsoklis.
Sunday 10/5, 12:00
-"Mom, I will from a band" by Burger Project. The musical, interactive children's representation by the creative band Burger Project travels for the first time ever to Thessaloniki and comes to Epanomi to introduce children and adults to the magic of rhythm and melody through a fun musical journey. With the known energy and humor that distinguishes them on stage, the Burger Project “build” in a snap a small magical musical world, playing with the kids (and adults!), dance, sing. In the end the decibels grow bigger with live music and dancing! www.burgerproject.gr
During the weekend
- Radio producer of radio KOSMOS Yannis Dimitriadis comes from Athens and the most colorful radio in Greece and floods us with music from around the world in the garden of the estate!
- Bazaar with books on vines, wine, food, culture.
- Homemade wines by Gerovassiliou: enjoy your meal in one of the taverns of Epanomi with wine purchased from the winery!
Entrance is free.
Ktima Kokotou
We would like to inform you that the property will remain open during the weekend May 9 & 10, participating in Open Doors 2015, to welcome friends who choose to spend a few hours with us. We’ll be expecting you from 11:00 to 18:00 for a tour in the vineyard, the winery and the cellar, to taste our wines and... why not, walk on our path! The walk starts from our organic vegetable garden, the olive groves, the house and our bee colonies, continues through the vineyard and the winery and ends, crossing the orchard, in Oinodiadromes, the specially equipped tasting room, opposite the church of St. George Methystis! Total stroke length: 1460m. See details at: http://bit.ly/19Cw84R. With us there will be La Chocolatière (www.lachocolatiere.gr) catering serving food at very reasonable prices (hamburger, pasta, hot dogs, etc). We will be happy to have you with us!
Katogi Averoff
The Katogi Averoff winery in Metsovo awaits you on Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10th from 11am until 6pm.
Throughout the two-day event tours of the cellars of the winery will take place and guests will have the opportunity to taste the wines of the company, escorted with local cheeses offered by the Cheese Tositsa Foundation, along with spices and sweet fruit jams by Provil.
Alongside, the ensemble “Trio Jazz In The Moods” will accompany the event with jazz music.
During the event, guided tours and tastings of wines will also take place. Optionally, you can enjoy under the shade of the pergola your wine accompanied by cheeses from Cheese Tositsa Foundation in Metsovo and handmade pies from "Rodia", in special prices.
Our young friends from 4-12 years, will have the opportunity to create their own spring construction under the guidance of facilitators of the small space of art www.mxt.gr (Enrollment is required so please call 2291041650 exten. 105, Monday-Friday 09.00-16.00).
Especially for the day of the event our wines will be sold at special prices. For each wine purchase from 50 euros or more you can join join in the lottery for a 3-day stay in the 4* KATOGI AVEROFF Hotel & Winery in Metsovo.
Especially for Open Doors 2015, the following offers are available:
Accommodation offers:
- Standard Double with breakfast for 60 euros/night
- Superior Double with breakfast for 70 euros/night.
- For a two-night stay enjoy a free lunch or dinner at the hotel restaurant - 3-course menu (wine not included) and also a free admission to the Gallery E. Averof and Folklore Museum (arrangement with the hotel reception is required). This offer is valid for Friday, the 8th and Saturday 9th of May 2015.
- Enjoy new flavors in the atmospheric restaurant KATOGI AVEROFF Hotel & Winery, with 4-course menu at a special price for 20 euros/person (wine not included). This offer is valid for lunch and/or dinner on Friday, the 8th, Saturday the 9th and Sunday, the 10th of May 2015.
During the Open Doors 2015 event our winery will remain open for tours and tasting sessions from 11 am to 6 pm on both days.
Tzivani Winery
Events that will take place at our winery during the Open Doors event:
1) Talk about the value of organic farming, tour around the winery, DVD projection with all stages of wine production from the vine to the bottle and tasting.
2) Visit to the Wine and Folklore Museum. The museum houses a rich collection of machines and devices used by our ancestors for the cultivation of vines and production of wine, oil and in general for the production of agricultural products. There is also a large collection of corkscrews, bottling equipment, cooper tools, cobbler, costumes, artifacts, and more exhibits that visitors, especially children can learn from, about the lifestyle and culture of past generations.
3) Browse to the farm estate where visitors can see up close deer, goats, sheep, turkeys, chickens, etc.
4) Browse to the Organic vineyard estate.
5) Nature lovers can walk or take their bikes and enjoy the nearby forest.
6) Many more surprises such as traditional dances, songs etc.
For more information please call at 210 2533000, 6974040444 or 6992533000
Manousakis Winery
Manousakis Winery, will remain open for the event "Open Doors" on 9 and 10 May, from 10:00 am until 18:00 pm for tastings of the Nostos wines. Also, visitors will be welcome to visit for free our gallery with the exhibition of modern art of Mrs. Alexandra Manousakis, traditional “Woven” as well as the photo exhibition of the Manousakis family.
The tours will take place on the following hours: 10:00, 12:00 and 16:00 (every two hours). You do not need to book in advance, if you wish the tour to be in the Greek language. www.manousakiswinery.com
Lykos Winery
During the Open Doors days, we here at the Likos winery are looking forward!
With great pleasure we announce that the weekend 9 and May 10, will be in the morning with our friends representing companies with fine traditional products from around the country, setting up a small celebration at our property, accompanied by our special wines. We expect you to get to know with them, try them, even purchase them if you want and also to participate in a unique experience-surprise that will be unforgettable!
Exclusive ACTIVITY: Archery with 3 targets under the guidance of experienced trainers (12: 00-17: 00).
Our companies-friends with their products:
* Sykofagos- figs Kimi (Evia), * Maltezos farm- Styra Evia, * Stayia Farm- Honey Vasilissa (Chalkida), * Trikalinos Co- Roe (Athens), * Ariston- Balsamic Vinegar (Gargaliani Messinia), * Pyliaki land-Handmade dishes (Pylos Messinia).
Discount 15% for those who dine in Restaurant Likos. Stay tuned for more announcements!
Ktima Lantidi
During the Open Doors in Ktima Lantidi we will have tastings in collectible and rare bottles Magnum 1,5 liter and a tour to the cooper of the estate, one of the few co-located with a winery across Europe. www.lantides.gr
Anoskeli S.A. Olive Mill & Winery
It will be our pleasure to participate in the ”Open Doors 2015” - Saturday 9 & Sunday, May 10, 2015
- General working hours Oil mill/Winery: Mo - Fr 10:00 to 18:00
- “Open Doors 2015” specific working hours of Oil Mill/Winery: Saturday, May 9 & Sunday, May 10, 2015, 10:00 to 18:00
- Event description:
Photography exhibition by Peter Patakos entitled “Olive and Vine”
Maria Koukoula’s exhibition with copper creations about “Olive”
Suggestions to create summer cocktails based on wine
www.anoskeli.gr
Ktima Kontofoli
On Saturday 9/5 at 18.00 and Sunday 10/5 at 12:00 a historical tour at Domaine Montofoli will take place and a tasting will follow with all our products, along with matched Karystinou appetizers!
Ktima Palivou
Our winery, just like every day, will open its doors to guests.
At OPEN DOORS 2015 the public can wander in our field (vineyard, winery and aging space) and try our wines.
Georga Family
About the events of Open Doors 2015 at the estate of families Georga Spata
- Tasting at the winery Sunday, May 10 10:00 to 15:00
- Celebration in the vineyard is on Sunday, May 17, 2015 11:30
Participation is free.
Prior preparation of snacks is required, so for your best service please indicate your participation by EMAIL to info@geowines.gr by Friday 15/5 17:00.
Schedule - attendance instructions can be found at www.geowines.gr
Mylona Winery
During the event “Open Doors 2015” Guests will have the opportunity to take a tour around the production area and taste the wines produced by the small family winery at 3 Ippokratous St. in Keratea, Attica.
We will be open both days from 10:00 to 16:00.
Anavissos Strofilia
Doors at the Winery of Anavissos will remain open on Sunday the 10th of May from 11am to 3pm.
Wines of Crete
The Wines of Crete network invites you to visit the wineries of the island on Saturday 9 and Sunday, May 10, which are to open their doors to wine lovers and “explorers” of flavors and aromas of the wines of Crete. The wineries participating in Open Doors:
Alexakis Winery
Irinis & Filias, Peridi metohi, Heraklion, T: 2810 252 019
Open Doors hours: Saturday 9/5 & Sunday 10/5: 11.00-18.00
EAS Pezon
Kalloni, Heraklion, Τ: 2810 741 945-7
Open Doors hours: Saturday 9/5 & Sunday 10/5: 12.00-18.00
Boutaris Inopiitiki
Skalani, Heraklion, Τ: 2810 731
Open Doors hours: Saturday 9/5 & Sunday 10/5: 11.00-18.00
SILVA – Daskalakis Winery
Siva, Heraklion, Τ: 2810 792021, 6985988637
Open Doors hours: Saturday 9/5 & Sunday 10/5: 9.00-18.00
“Efrosyni” Winery
Avgeniki, Heraklion, Τ: 2810 791989, 6992399606
Open Doors hours: Saturday 9/5 & Sunday 10/5: 11.00-18.00
Lyrarakis Wines
Alagni, Thesi Psaradon, T: 6937376547
Events:
Saturday 9/5
11.15-12.00: Guided tour of the medieval wine press in the region.
12.00-13.30: “It's all... crete to me” – Wine tasting of indigenous Cretan varieties.
16.30-18.00: Tasting of rare old vintages of wines from the collection of our cellar.
Sunday 10/5
11.30-14.30: Wine is art - Creative activities for children with children's crafts on the vine and wine.
11.00-16.00: Meet the Olympic sport of archery by the Athletic Club ATHLOKINISI in Heraklion.
12.00-14.00: Games of harmony - Experiential seminar on harmonic taste combinations of wines and delicacies, basic principles of tasting. Due to limited seating at the seminar, guests will be served on a priority basis. For participation please call 6937376547.
16.30-18.00 “It's all... Crete to me” ” – Wine tasting of indigenous Cretan varieties.
Minos – Miliaraki Winery
Peza Pediados, Heraklion, T: 6946 127 613 & 6944 577 488
Open Doors hours: Saturday 9/5 & Sunday 10/5: 10.00-18.00
Ktima Paterianaki
Melesses, Heraklion, T: 6977 681727
Open Doors hours: Saturday 9/5 & Sunday 10/5: 11.00-19.00
Guests will have the opportunity to tour the vineyards of the estate, the winery and the cellar and recent and earlier harvests of local and international varieties accompanied by fine cuisine.
Apart from this magical journey through the streets of Wine, guests will discover how our biological wines, distinguished by their strong personality, are born.
Stylianou Winery
Kounavi, Heraklion, Τ: 6936 430 368
Open Doors hours: Saturday 9/5 & Sunday 10/5: 11.00-19.00
Rous-Tamiolaki Winery
Houdetsi Pediados, Heraklion, Τ: 2810 742083
Open Doors hours: Saturday 9/5 & Sunday 10/5: 11.00-18.00
Diamantaki Winery
Kato Assites, Heraklion, Τ: 2892024660
Open Doors hours: Saturday 9/5 & Sunday 10/5: 11.00-18.00
Events:
14.00-18.00: Tasting of the label “Vidiano-Diamantakis” 2010-2014
Ktima Zaharioudaki
Plouti Miron, T: 2892024660
Open Doors hours: Saturday 9/5 & Sunday 10/5: 11.00-17.00
Ktima Strataridaki
Ag. Apostoli Kastelianon, T: 6944643404, 6977805355
Open Doors hours: Saturday 9/5 & Sunday 10/5: 11.00-18.00
Douloufaki Winery
Dafnes, Heraklion, T: 2810 792 017
Open Doors hours: Saturday 9/5 & Sunday 10/5: 11.00-16.00
Gavala Winery
Vorias Monofatsiou, T: 2894051060, 6974642006
Open Doors hours: Saturday 9/5 & Sunday 10/5: 10.00-18.00
Idaea Winery
Venerato, Heraklion, T: 2810792156, 6973768053
Open Doors hours: Saturday 9/5 & Sunday 10/5: 11.00-19.00
Maragkaki Winery
13ο klm N.R. Heraklion - Mires, Τ: 2810721260
Open Doors hours: Saturday 9/5 & Sunday 10/5: 11.00-19.00
Toplou Monastery
Toplou Sitias
Open Doors hours: Saturday 9/5 & Sunday 10/5: 11.00-15.00
Ntouraki Winery
Alikampos Apokoronou, Chania, T: 28250 51761, 6971892996
Open Doors hours: Saturday 9/5 & Sunday 10/5: 11.00-18.00
Anoskeli Winery
Anoskeli, Platanias Municipality, Τ: 28240-83127, 6974085028
Open Doors hours: Saturday 9/5 & Sunday 10/5: 11.00-18.00
Events:
Photography exhibition by Peter Patakos entitled “Olive and Vine”
Maria Koukoula’s exhibition with copper creations about “Olive”
Suggestions to create summer cocktails based on wine
Karavitakis Winery
Agios Dimitrios, Kalamaki Chania T: 28240 23381 Open Doors: Saturday 9/5 and Sunday 10/5: 10.00-18.30
Pnevmatikakis Winery
Drapanianas Kissamos, Chania T: 28220 31740, 6945871588 Open Doors: Saturday 9/5 and Sunday 10/5: 11.00-19.00
Nostos - Manousakis Winery
Vatolakos Chania, Chania T: 28210 78787 Saturday 9/5 and Sunday 10/5: 11.00-18.00 Visit the gallery of the winery with modern art exhibition "Traditional Woven" of Mrs. Alexandra Manousakis and the photo exhibition of the family Manousakis.
Klados winery
Panormos Junction, Rethymno T: 2834051589, 6977929777
Opening hours for Open Doors: Saturday 9/5 and Sunday 10/5: 10.00-19.00
More information about the wineries in each area you can learn by the Regional Organizations of wineries:
For Attica: Attica Vineyard Wine Producers Association, tel. 210 6038019, www.enoaa.gr Wine Roads Athens: www.wineofathens.com
For North Greece: Wine Producers Association of Northern Greece (EN.O.A.V.E.) tel. 2310 281617, www.wineroads.gr
For Central Greece: Central Greece Wine Producers Union (EN.O.A.K.E.), tel. 22330 80550 & 210 8076417, www.enoake.gr
For the Peloponnese: Wine Producers Association of the Peloponnese (EN.O.A.P.), tel. 2710 544450, www.enoap.gr
For Crete: Crete Wine Producers Association (EN.O.A.K.), tel. 2810 252 019, www.winesofcrete.gr
For the Aegean Islands: Aegean islands Wine Producers Association (EN.O.A.N.A.), aegeanwineries.blogspot.gr
