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PHILEMA FOOD TOURS

Wine Harvest Day

Special Event
Wine Harvest Day

Wine Harvest Day

Philema Food Tours and “Tranampelo Vineyard” invite you to take part in the end of the harvest season celebration!

A unique occasion to learn about indigenous Cycladic varieties and traditional methods of wine production. A hands-on opportunity to participate in the harvesting process, suitable for wine lovers of all ages.

An all-day open bar and buffet made up with local products and recipes, as well as an afternoon live music session to close off the day!

A day full of wine, work, food and music!

Please note

  • The event is estimated to be held early September 2023
  • Exact dates and per person pricing will be announced late August 2023
Introduction
  • Vineyard tour (9:30 – 10:00)
  • Identification of indegenous varieties
  • Comparison of traditional and modern viticulture methods
  • Comments on pruning techniques and terroir
Open buffet with traditional music
Harvest (10:00 – 14:00)
  • Vineyard preparation (cleaning of equipment – harvesting boxes and tools)
  • Harvest of “Mandilaria” red grape variety
  • Manual destemming and crushing of grapes using ‘Strofilia’ (traditional pressing machine)
  • First measurements – grape must analyses
  • Transfer of grape must to stainless steel tanks where it will be left to ferment
Lunch (14:00 – 18:00)
  • Open buffet with local products and recipes
  • Barbeque
  • Open bar – Naxian wines and more
Concert (18:00 – 20:00)
  • Local music band – folk music with a twist of swing