Olive Oil and Wine Tasting
A Journey from Ancient Greece to Today
Allow us to guide you through a narrative that spans millennia—”A Journey from Ancient Greece to the Present Day, Guided by Olive Oil.” Immerse yourself in stories and traditions that highlight the enduring significance of olive oil in Greek culture.
Join us for an unforgettable olive oil and wine tasting experience in the heart of Kafedena’s village. Delight your senses as you explore three varieties of Extra Virgin olive oil, each produced using distinct traditional methods that reflect the rich heritage of Greece.
Taste Three Exceptional Olive Oils: Savor the unique flavors of oils sourced from the sacred groves of Mount Athos
(Monastery), the sun-soaked fields of Crete, and the historic lands of Sparta.
Learn About Greek Olive Oil Production: Gain insights into how we craft our olive oil in Greece, from the careful harvesting of olives to time-honored pressing techniques.
Discover the Health Benefits: Uncover the remarkable health advantages (ευεργεσία) that make Extra Virgin olive oil a staple of the Mediterranean diet.
Behind “Xydaki” microwinery is George Xydakis, a dentist by profession, who has dedicated himself
to the promotion of Cycladic varieties and the creation of special wines. The Xydaki Micro-Winery was founded in 2001 and included an old vineyard with Cycladic varieties, with which he worked as an amateur and bottled wines for friends. He creates wines from old vines, mainly in Mykonos but also from the surrounding islands, with minimal interventions and native yeasts. Each wine is bottled in minimal bottles and is aimed at lovers of good wine as well as collectors.
Our Selection of wines includes tastes from other Cycladic islands such as Syros and Santorini.
Highlights
• Taste extra virgin Olive Oil Olive Oil and local wines
• Taste Traditional Mykonian Flavors (Mezes)
• In The House Of A Mykonian Family
• Private experience
Group size: 2-50 guests Duration: 2.5 hrs Suggested timeline: 18.00-20.30
Included
• Three Olive Oils
• Three Glasses Of Wine
• Mykonian Mezzes
• Free Parking