MALIA WINERY FIELD GUIDE
A compact, coastal tasting that follows 3,500 years of Greek grapecraft — eight native wines, one focused flight
A focused 1.5-hour tasting that presents seven dry wines plus a dessert pour from small Greek producers to illustrate the country's indigenous varieties.
A compact, coastal tasting that follows 3,500 years of Greek grapecraft — eight native wines, one focused flight.
Embark on a curated tour of Greece’s winemaking heritage: a tasting flight of eight varieties that highlights indigenous grapes such as Assirtiko and Xinomavro, with selections drawn from small producers and framed as seven dry wines plus one dessert wine.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Indigenous grapes up close
Taste signature Greek varieties — from the mineral clarity of Assirtiko to the structure of Xinomavro — presented to show how native grapes express terroir across the country.
Small-producer selections
All eight pours are chosen from small producers across Greece’s principal wine regions, a deliberate focus that surfaces diversity and craftsmanship rather than mass production.
Seven dry wines plus a dessert finale
The flight is composed of seven dry wines and one dessert wine, each served in measured 40 ml pours to let you compare styles and structure across varieties.
What the day feels like
What the tasting feels like
This is an intimate, guided tasting that parcels eight distinct expressions into a single session: a thoughtful progression of seven dry wines capped by a dessert wine, designed to reveal Greece’s indigenous varieties and the small producers who keep those traditions alive.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tasting suits — and who it excludes.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tasting runs approximately 1.5 hours.
Tastes are served in 40 ml pours per glass; no special gear required for the tasting itself.
Meeting point is Avli Malia restaurant — 2, Agiou Ioannou str, 70007, Malia.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tasting?
The tasting lasts approximately 1.5 hours.
Where do we meet?
At Avli Malia restaurant, 2 Agiou Ioannou street, 70007, Malia.
How many wines are included?
Eight wines in total: seven dry wines plus one dessert wine.
Are the wines from large producers or small producers?
Selections are from small producers across Greece’s best wine-producing regions.
Is there an age restriction?
Yes — participants must be 18 years or older.