Parallel Events 2022

Master Class: “Rare and Less Rare Greek Varieties — Rightly or Wrongly?”

Sunday, April 3 | 16:00–18:00

A tasting and analysis of the organoleptic characteristics, viticultural traits, peculiarities, and challenges of Greek grape varieties — exploring their place in today’s wine landscape

Instructor: Pavlos Gegas

Wine Consultant & Wine Critic

Participation: Pre-registration is required. Seats are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Participation fee: €20 (pre-registration for the Exhibition is also required).

Panel Discussion: “Hospitality: The Day After — and Where Should We ‘Focus’?”

Monday, April 4 | 13:00–15:00

Topics include:

– The framework and operation of restaurants in the post-pandemic era.

– How can “restaurants” and “Greek wine” walk the same path together?

– The opportunity presented by locality, seasonality, and better consumer awareness.

– The challenges of critical changes brought by health measures, rising costs, staffing profile shifts, shortages in raw materials and supplies, and difficulties in the supply chain.

Participants:

– Lefteris Lazarou, Chef, Owner of Varoulko

– Nikos Loukakis, Founder / Co-owner NOAH Athens & Pure Tinos – Principal Modern Sommelier WSPC – Board Member, Panhellenic Association of Sommeliers

– Vassilis Masselos, Columnist on gastronomy, wine, and travel for Kathimerini publications

Panel Sponsor

Moderator: Nikos Ioannidis, Journalist