Sending love to the Cinque Wine Bar, Athens, Greece

A few weeks ago I flew to Athens, Greece for the 4th #winelover anniversary, February 14-17, 2016. One of the first outings I did with fellow #winelovers was a visit to the Cinque Wine Bar. Whether you are new to Greek wines, or already a seasoned Greek #winelover, Cinque is a welcoming place. This wine bar serves up Greek hospitality at its best. Evangelie and Greg, the owners of Cinque, know how to make their patrons feel at home.

#winelovers, Cinque Wine Bar © Spaswinefood

Evangelie is the most amazing host and #winelover. Greg, a professional sommelier brings a #winelover passion to wine.

Greg, Sommelier, Cinque Wine Bar © Spaswinefood

Amazing Greek White Wines
We were treated to a fantastic lineup of Greek white wines.

1. Samartzis Wines, Klepsidra White (Malagouzia), PGI Central Greece 2014 

Samartzis Wines, Klepsidra  Malagouzia, PGI Central Greece 2014 © Spaswinefood

2. Samartiz Wines, Two Rivers, PGI Thiva 2014

Samartzis Wines, Two Rivers Kontoura White (Savatiano) PGI Theva © Spaswinefood

Samartiz Wines, Two Rivers, PGI Theva 2014 (Back Label) © Spaswinefood

3. Kokotos Estate (Ktima), Savatiano 2014 

Kokotos Estate (Ktima), Savatiano 2014 © Spaswinefood

Kokotos Estate, Savatiano 2014 © Spaswinefood

4. Papargyriou Blanc Moshoudi/Assyrtiko 2014

Papargyriou Blanc Moshoudi/Assyrtiko 2014 © Spaswinefood

5. Kanenas, Muscat of Alexandria-Chardonnay 2015

Kanenas, Muscat of Alexandria-Chardonnay 2015 © Spaswinefood

Amazing Greek Rosé Wine
Yes, there was a Tsantali Kanenas, Marnoudi-Syrah Rosé 2014.

Tsantali Kanenas, Marnoudi-Syrah Rosé 2014 © Spaswinefood

Food
But of course there was food. It is after all Greece; where there is wine there must be food.

Tempting Bites © Spaswinefood

Tempting Cheese with Jellies  © Spaswinefood

Now, how can I resist this tempting morsel.

Cheese, with Orange Rind Jam © Spaswinefood

Amazing Greek Red Wines
Then there were the red wines, starting with the Tsantali reds.

1. Tsantali Maypoyai 2013 
2. Tsantali Rapsani 2012

Tsantali Maypoyai 2013 & Tsantali Rapsani 2012 © Spaswinefood

Tsantali Maypoyai 2013 (Back Label) © Spaswinefood

3. Katima Katzimichalis, Aglianico 2008 

4. Kokkinos, Xinomavro, Naoussa 2010 

Katima Katzimichalis, Aglianico 2008 & Kokkinos Xinomavro Naoussa 2010 © Spaswinefood

I so loved all the attention to details provided by Cinque, always with a smiling face.

Katima Katzimichalis, Aglianico 2008 & Kokkinos, Xinomavro, Naoussa 2010 © Spaswinefood

5. Estate Constantin Gofas, Nemea PDO 2013(Agiorgitiko)

Estate Constantin Gofas, Agiorgitiko, Nemea PDO 2013 © Spaswinefood

6. Ktima Vourvoukelis, Limnio 2013

Ktima Vourvoukelis, Limnio 2013 © Spaswinefood

7. Kokotos Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon  2011

Kokotos Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 © Spaswinefood

Of Course There was More Food
There were delicious pastries to sample.Yes, I did.

Delicious Pastries © Spaswinefood

Evangelie, Owner and Fabulous Host © Spaswinefood

But, of course the fabulous VinSanto dessert wine is impossible to resist.

Santo Wines, Vinsanto Santorini 2008 © Spaswinefood

Now, for something sweet let's try this jelly and a sweet!

Delicious Sweets © Spaswinefood

Then of course there were fabulous sandwiches. I passed on the sandwiches, but they sure looked good.

Sandwiches © Spaswinefood

More Sandwiches © Spaswinefood

For me it was time for a coffee.

Expresso Time © Spaswinefood

Customers are made to feel welcome at the Cinque Winebar in the Psirri neighborhood of Central Athens. Before we left two young women dropped by to have a glass of their favorite wine, a Kokotos Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon.

 Evangelie, Posing with a Customer, Cinque Wine Bar © Spaswinefood

What I encountered on this #winelover outing at the Cinque Wine Bar was not only great wines and food, but also amazing hospitality. Special thanks to Evangelie and Greg for such a wonderful welcome to Greece. Yes, there was a special #winelover magic in the air that Valentine's Day. I look forward to writing about other Greek #winelover experiences at Spaswinefood. 

#SeeYouInGreece

Sharon
Cinque Wine Bar
Athens, Greece
February 14, 2016

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