CRETAN VINEYARDS: menu degustation

We have designed a food and wine-pairing menu aiming at your utter delight.
Original Greek and Cretan flavours paint a clear image of the gastronomic orientation to a new era.
The dishes are paired with 5 exceptional wines from the Cretan vinery, 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.

This culinary journey consists of:

1. Welcome (Amuse bouche): Feta cheese wrapped in “kataifi” (shredded phyllo dough) baked in our wood oven. Drizzled with a rose geranium and watermelon sauce and poppy seeds.
   Wine: “Dithiramvos”, a rose, dry wine from Louloudis winery, made of Liatiko variety – PGI Crete (75ml)
2. Salad: Seasonal par-boiled greens lightly sauteed with olive oil, spring onions and cherry tomatoes, finished with fresh lemon juice and served with Cretan ‘Galomizithra’ cheese. Wine: Thrapsathiri variety, white, dry wine from Aggelakis winery (75ml)
3. Starter: Fresh mushroom stuffed with apaki and Cretan Gruyère cheese, in a crispy crust, served on homemade olive oil and truffle mayonnaise.
   Wine: “Vilana Fume”, a white, dry wine from Minos – Miliarakis winery – PGI Crete (75ml)
4. Main Course: Stuffed pasta shells loaded with salmon, prawn, calamari and cream cheese, in a prawn and finely-ground shells bisque sauce.
   Wine: “Kleftis”, a white, dry Assirtiko blend wine from Efrosini winery – PGI Crete (75ml)
5. Dessert: ”Portokalopita” (Greek orange pie), a fluffy and aromatic orange pie with yoghurt namelaka, refreshing mandarin gel and vanilla ice cream.
   Wine: “Zazazu”, a white sparkling wine from Lirarakis winery, made of Muscat di Spina, Vilana and Vidiano varieties (~125ml)

NOTES

• For the best experience, please make your reservation at least one day in advance of the event.
• Please arrange for your transportation and don’t drive after the event as your blood alcohol levels will be higher than legal limit.
• Your table will be available for 2 hours from the confirmed reservation time.
• We have a 15 minute grace period, in case of a non-show within 15 minutes after your initial reservation time your table will be released and your reservation will not be valid.

Highlights

• 5 homecrafted menu courses
• 5 exceptional Cretan wines
• Guided by a certified Sommelier
• High level service
• Seating at restaurant’s area
• Priority in restaurant’s reservations
• Fast check-in

What it includes

• Tasting of five (5) courses including one (1) dessert – all of these dishes will be harmoniously paired with a 75ml glass of wine (or 125ml glass sparkling wine)
• Sommelier

What it does not include 

• Transfer

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