Experience the world of Greek wine through a private experience, assisted by an expert sommelier. Learn about the different local grape varieties and the history of wine production in the area. Try 3 different types of wine, paired with the most delicious treats. Receive an informative introduction to wine education, including some of the best international and Greek varieties, types, and categories of wines and grapes. Afterward, your sommelier will tell you about the different stages of wine tasting. Put your newly acquired knowledge into practice by tasting 3 fantastic Greek wines: white, red, and rosé. Each of these will be paired with small bites of authentic Greek food products for a wholesome experience.

 This exclusive half-day tour is perfect for wine lovers and history buffs who want to immerse themselves in the medieval history of Rhodes and discover why modern Greek wines are becoming so popular. Begin by exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Rhodes Town. Secured behind a deep moat within a double ring of lofty walls, the Old Town is like a medieval time capsule, transporting visitors back to the era of the Knights of St. John.  A passionate, knowledgeable guide will lead you on a tour through the atmospheric, winding streets, pointing out medieval monuments and describing how the battles and sieges faced by the Hospitaller Knights shaped the town. The walking tour concludes at the Palace of the Grand Masters, a 14th-century fortified castle that was restored in the 1930s. Today it’s a museum housing medieval furniture, elaborate mosaics, and archaeological exhibits from across the island. Once you’ve finished exploring the Palace, wander down the famous Street of the Knights, the best-preserved medieval street in Europe. The last stop of the tour is the Inn of Auvergne, built in 1507. In the beautiful back garden you will taste award-winning local wines while lunching on traditional Greek meze. 

Wine is an intrinsic part of Greek culture. With a rich history of winemaking stretching back to the dawn of the Bronze Age, Greece is the oldest winemaking region in Europe and one of the oldest in the world. The rugged Greek landscape and long, sunny days are perfect for growing some of the finest grape varieties worldwide, producing exquisite red, white and rose wines. Yet modern Greek wine is only just beginning to get the attention it deserves.   This activity invites you on an inspiring journey through some of the best Greek wine varieties available today. This exclusive Rhodes wine tasting tour is led by an experienced sommelier with an infectious passion for Greek wine. After learning how to taste wine properly, you’ll be introduced to five different varieties of Greek wine.  In Greece, wine is only part of the equation, however. The way locals drink wine is equally important to our culture. Traditionally, they love to drink wine slowly, in good company, and accompanied by a delicious selection of meze. So your Rhodes wine tasting experience takes place in a restaurant in Rhodes, where the chef prepares dishes designed to enhance the flavor of each wine you try.  

We have designed a food and wine tasting menu aiming to your utter delight. Original Greek and Rhodian flavors paint a clear image of the gastronomic orientation of 10GR wine bar towards the new era. The dishes are paired with 5 exceptional wines from the Greek winery, which perfectly outline the contemporary Greek wine scene. Our tasting menu showcases the importance of harmoniously pairing food and wine and with the guidance of our expert Sommelier, we offer a complete culinary experience. Your wine and food tasting will include a tasting of 5 courses and 1 dessert. Five of the dishes will be harmoniously paired with a 75ml glass of wine. This culinary journey will take place under the guidance of an experienced wine expert/sommelier who will offer all relevant information about the dishes as well as the chosen wines. The menu includes: •Welcome (Amuse bouche) - Wine 1 •Salad - Wine 2 •Appetizer - Wine 3 •Light Appetizer - Getting ready for the main course •Main course- Wine 4 •Dessert- Wine 5 (Dessert Wine) *Our menu dishes vary depending on seasonality as well as the availability of ingredients, which are mainly Greek.

Wine tasting for wine lovers includes: an introduction to the world of wine, in which we will briefly mention some of the best international and Greek varieties, a short description of the wine making process and the types and categories of wines. Then we will talk about the stages of wine tasting in theoretical, as well as practical level, by tasting four (4) Greek wines (White-Rose-Red, 50ml each) of different styles which will be thoroughly described. The wines will be paired by quality cold cuts and cheese from small producers.

Private Wine Tasting Under the Guidance of a Sommelier in Rhodes. Wine tasting for wine experts includes: Tasting of five (5) Greek wines (50ml each) from the best wine producing terroirs of Greece, the best producers and of course the finest Greek varieties a wine expert ought to try. It also includes analytic descriptions of wines through the wine tasting stages, information about the place of origin as well as wine making techniques. The wines will be paired by quality cold cuts and cheese from small producers.