Wine Tasting in Monemvasia: Six Local Varieties

The sweet wine at the end is a Malvasia made nowhere else in Greece.

A guided wine tasting in Monemvasia pairs six local varieties (from dry whites and rosés to reds and a sweet Malvasia) with traditional cured pork, Graviera cheese and Kytherian olive oil rusks. The tasting runs about 80 minutes, takes place Tuesday through Saturday, and welcomes all fitness levels. Vegetarian and vegan pairings are available on request.

The experience

You taste six wines that tell the story of what grows in this corner of the Peloponnese. The lineup moves through Kydonitsa and Monemvasia whites (both dry), a dry rosé called Panther, two reds (Monemvasios and Mura Rossa), and finishes with PDO Monemvasia-Malvasia, a sweet white that carries the region's name and its winemaking history in a single glass. A guide who knows the vineyards speaks English or Greek and walks you through each one.

Each wine arrives with food: Sigklino, a traditional cured pork from the region; Graviera cheese from a local maker called Kyriazakos; and rusks made with Kytherian olive oil. If you eat vegetarian or vegan, the kitchen swaps the pork and adjusts the rest. Bottled water comes with the tasting. The whole thing takes about 80 minutes in a room built for this: no vineyard visits because the slopes here don't allow it, but the winery itself is wheelchair accessible and has restrooms designed for mobility needs.

The winery sits where a regional intercity bus passes in front. You can ask the driver to stop nearby. If you're staying in Monemvasia town or elsewhere on the coast without a rental car, this matters: you don't need one to get here. Hours run Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 4pm. The minimum age is 18.

What’s included

• Guided tasting of six local wines.
• pairings with Sigklino cured pork, Graviera cheese and Kytherian olive oil rusks.
• bottled water.
• vegetarian and vegan options available on request.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SaturdayLast departure this season: 31 Dec

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 35

Live guideEnglish and Greek

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcome

Operated by Οινοποιητική Μονεμβασιάς

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying in Monemvasia without a car. The winery is on a direct bus route from town, so you can reach it on public transport.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Greek.

What are the six wines I'll taste in Monemvasia?

The tasting includes Kydonitsa and Monemvasia (dry whites), Panther (dry rosé), Monemvasios and Mura Rossa (reds), and PDO Monemvasia-Malvasia (a sweet white). Each one represents a grape variety or style the region is known for.

Can I get to the winery without renting a car?

Yes. A regional intercity bus passes in front of the winery. You can ask the driver to stop nearby for easy access. For specific accessibility needs or other transport questions, the winery asks you to contact them in advance.

What food pairs with the wines?

Sigklino (traditional cured pork from the region), Graviera cheese from the local Kyriazakos cheese factory, and rusks made with Kytherian olive oil. Vegetarian and vegan options are available if you request them when you book.

How long does the tasting take?

The tasting runs about 80 minutes. The winery is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 4pm.

Is the winery accessible if I use a wheelchair?

Yes. The majority of the tasting is wheelchair-friendly, and the winery provides accessible restrooms. If you have specific mobility needs, contact the winery in advance and they'll help ensure a smooth visit.