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Kechris Winery
Duration
1 h
Availability
Up to 25 persons
Guided Tour
Up to 25 persons
Overnight Stay
Not provided
Active Months
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Bio Products
Bio Products
Toilets
Toilets
Accessibility
Accessibility
Tasting
Tasting
Dining Services
Dining Services
Retail Shop
Retail Shop
Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly
Transfer Service
Transfer Service
Description
Kechris Winery is a modern family-owned business in Thessaloniki, seamlessly combining decades of experience with systematic scientific research and creativity to produce wines with character and authenticity. With core values rooted in innovation, quality and respect for tradition, the winery is committed to exploring the full potential of retsina and leading its renaissance on the global stage. Through this pursuit and a spirit of creative experimentation, Kechris Winery has crafted four distinct styles of retsina, which have earned more than 260 international awards, reaffirming retsina’s place among the great wines of the global vineyard. At the winery’s facilities, visitors can enjoy a unique and authentic experience, where tradition blends harmoniously with innovation. They have the opportunity to taste ten different labels, discovering expressions of both freshness and maturity, as shaped by the slopes of Mount Paiko in Goumenissa, where the estate-owned vineyards are located.
TOUR AND TASTING
Visitors will get acquainted with modern retsina and our family’s tradition of winemaking in a guided tour of the winery, the vinification area, the wine cellar and other facilities of the winery.
The visit concludes with a tasting session of the winery’s representative wines.
Booking Options
Embark on a unique journey through the world of wine, from grape to glass. Enjoy a guided tour of our production, winemaking facilities and cellar where you will uncover the story and philosophy behind each of our bottles. The experience is rounded off with a tasting of four of our representative wines. Duration: 1h
Discover the tradition and philosophy of our winery with a visit to our facilities. The tour includes the winemaking and production areas, the cellar and concludes with a tasting of six of our premium wines.
Duration: 1h 15 mins
A unique tasting experience dedicated exclusively to Retsina. This traditional Greek wine, with its rich history, vibrant present and promising future, uniquely blends tradition with contemporary winemaking techniques. Through four distinct Retsina types, produced by our winery after decades of scientific research, you will discover the exceptional expressions of this remarkable Greek wine.
Duration: 1h
A thematic tasting experience dedicated exclusively to Xinomavro, the emblematic variety of Northern Greece. Through diverse winemaking approaches and harvests, you will discover the distinctive expressions of Xinomavro, from the freshness and fruitiness of a young wine to the structure and complexity of a well-aged label. The experience includes a tasting of four exceptional Xinomavro wines, along with a brief introduction to its history and unique characteristics.
Duration: 1h
Discover the history and secrets of Retsina through a unique masterclass dedicated exclusively to this iconic Greek wine. Explore how tradition and respect for history meet quality and innovation, creating modern expressions of Retsina. Through a tasting of four different Retsina expressions produced by our winery, we will delve into:
The rich history and evolution of Retsina in the modern wine world.
The role of resin in shaping the wine’s distinctive character.
The production techniques that combine tradition with innovation.
The sensory differences between various Retsina winemaking approaches.
This masterclass is designed for both professionals and wine enthusiasts who wish to deepen their understanding and exploration of this unique Greek wine.
Duration: 1,5h
Optional Services
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