Greek Wine Dinner with Athenee Imports

Athenee Importers, established in 1975, is the largest importer and distributor of fine wine, spirits and beer from Greece and Cyprus in the United States. Their mission is to represent family owned and operated wineries, distilleries and breweries from Greece and Cyprus.

In the past 20 years, the Greek wine industry has undergone tremendous change. Initially, the Greek wine market was controlled by large wineries that produced wines for the mass market with very little attention paid to quality. The next generation of Greek wines would lie in the hands of small producers who keep an eye to quality while closely guarding quantity.

As a result of Greece’s membership in the European Union (EU), money was available to revamp existing wineries and build new ones. EU funds coupled with private investment have lead to a silent yet dramatic change in the modern Greek wine market. Today, the majority of oenologists are trained at the finest schools around the world. After completing their training, they have returned to their homeland to implement their skills. These specialists have begun extensively working with the indigenous grape varieties to produce exciting new wines that reflect the new style of Greece.

We are excited to have Athenee East Coast Sales Manager, Chris Badini, join us for a four-course family-style meal paired with their traditional, authentic Greek wines. Join us to hear more about Greek wine's story and how these small producers are changing the the industry!

charred mediterranean octopus "scampi," cara cara, caper, dill, chervil, our daily focaccia

squid ink lumache, anchovy, chili flake, opal basil, cherry tomato pomodoro

berkshire pork "souvlaki," loin & belly with cipollini onions, beluga lentils, squash mostarda

olive oil torta, rose chantilly, blood orange curd, first of the season strawberries

Due to the nature of these pairings, we cannot substitute dishes to accommodate allergies or dietary restrictions. Modifications can be made to be approved by on a case by case basis. For questions, please email Erin Dudley at [email protected]

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