Winery Tour and Wine Tasting at Karimalis Winery in Ikaria
Description
During the tasting events, our guests are acquainted with the winemaking procedures, the local varieties of grapes used for each wine, how the various types of wine compliment certain foods, the organoleptic testing methods used, and the particular language for the colour, aroma, flavour and aftertaste of wines, along with the basic categories of wine and the wines of Protected Geographical Indication.
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Itinerary
Our winery tour includes a stroll around the vineyard and familiarisation with the grape varieties cultivated within it. This walk finishes at the winery, where the various steps of the wine-making and aging process are explained and the activity closes with tasting the range of all our wines, accompanied by local delicacies. Participants are given a tour of the Ikarian wine-making techniques with a visit to the old press and the ‘pythostasi’, which are carefully preserved on the farm. Guests will enjoy learning the history of the ancient ‘Pramnios’ wine and the way it was produced, as well as the wine-producing history of our own vineyards and will be shown antiquated machinery, wine storage vessels and viticultural tools used by the ancestors of the family. The actual wine tastings are accompanied by delicacies that come 100% from the farm, such as pre-leavened hand-kneaded bread, goat’s cheese, fresh veg, olives, etc.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children are not allowed to participate in the wine tasting. However, in the case of parents having the wine tasting that want to bring their children along, they can order some non alcoholic beverage for the children on the spot.
Reviews(21)
I’ve never been one to casually throw discriminatory or racism claims but, honestly, dining at this winery has been the most uninviting experience I’ve ever had at a restaurant. This really tarnished our stay at Ikaria and I’m writing this review as a heads up for tourists like us. The moment my girlfriend and I walked in, it was clear that we were not welcome here. It took 20 mins to get served water, almost an hour to get any wine at all, and we did not get blankets even though it was cold and we requested one earlier. Note that all the other people around us got served water, wine and blankets almost as soon as they got in. We, quite literally, saw people that walked in 30 mins to a hour after us get prioritized and served before we were. The owner of the business (Georgios) did not want to hand us the wine menu to select what we wanted, and his tone was very condescending the entire time. We left here feeling very disrespected. I would say, though, that there was one British waitress (don’t recall her name!) that was very accommodating and checked in with us when she noticed things were off. Yes, we’re black people.
Wonderful winery, with a beautiful view .. you get lost in nature and travel with the wonderful tastes of their wines ... it is definitely the must wine experience...
The tour and wine tasting was great! The tour guide was very knowledgeable and a good guide. We also really enjoyed the family atmosphere. I would totally recommend to others
This was a wonderful experience. The tour of the farm is amazing! The tour guide Amelia was great and we also got to meet the owners and they were very welcoming!
Wine tasting were not so professional, we have tested 6 different wines but we had only one glass for testing. We liked the location.
Very well organized and interesting wine tasting with good appetizers as accompaniment. One should also take advantage of the possibility of an excellent dinner afterwards with breathtaking views over the mountains to the sea.
A very nice place with an amazing terrace overlooking sunset. Always different set menu with quality raw materials. Many products from the same farm. Great courtesy and kindness. To try
Had an amazing day of cooking lessons at Karimalis today! Eleni inspired us all in helping us make Ikarian pies (including the filo pastry from scratch), soufiko (an Ikarian vegetable dish), and fava… also got to to try other yummy things. Ate everything we prepared on a beautiful terrace looking out over the vineyard to the sea. Eleni, George (who gave us lots of info on the Ikarian diet) and their helpers are all so lovely and helpful. A great way to spend a day on Ikaria!
Breathtaking location for a cooking lesson learning how to cook organically in the traditional Ikarian way. Eleni and George guide you through an engaging, thought provoking and fascinating journey through traditional Ikarian cuisine. You lean by listening, watching and active participation; and finally you test your newly found skills with an amazing lunch on their incredible terrace with views down to the sea. So much to learn, enjoy and reflect upon.
The place is very beautiful and Elini's meals delicious but the service is a scam. Yourgos is much more of a businessman and a guru than he seems.
Dear Sonia, we are very puzzled by your review. All our guests have only the best to say of our service, and you admit yourself that the meals are delicious, so we are wondering what makes you believe the services is a scam. Please contact us so we can check what issues did you have with our service
