Map of Athens from above, Athens: Acropolis & Agora marked with a wine glass

Winery · Athens

Athens: Acropolis & Agora

Ancient Athenian wine production rooted in Agora markets — modern tastings trace 2,400 years of Greek viticulture from pottery shards to glass.

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TourAthens: Acropolis & AgoraWine was central to Greek democracy and philosophy. The Agora where Socrates debated was surrounded by wine merchants. The Acropolis temples received wine offerings. This is where Western wine culture began.

Wineries nearby

Winery Athens Wine Bar Culture Athens wine bars went from non-existent (2004) to renaissance culture in 20 years — now wine is the star with sommeliers in every restaurant.
Winery · Attica Domaine Vassiliou Domaine Vassiliou, 1905: George Vassiliou (3rd generation) runs ultra-modern Koropi winery (150 acres calcareous slopes) plus Nemea estate.
Winery · Attica Strofilia Winery Dynamic producer since 1980 with 500+ acres across Peloponnese and Attica, modern art-adorned winery showcasing diverse Greek and international varieties.