Greek Wine Tasting at Heteroclito
A guided flight of indigenous Greek grapes — Assyrtiko, Agiorgitiko, Xinomavro — at Heteroclito, the natural-leaning wine bar on Mitropoleos.
The call
Worth it if you're watching the budget and you only have one day.
Short answer
Is Greek Wine Tasting at Heteroclito worth it?
Greek Wine Tasting at Heteroclito deserves a place on most first itineraries.
The answer depends on your budget, time and travel style; the breakdown below shows who gets the most value.
Why
- 01
Heteroclito, tucked on Mitropoleos near the cathedral, is the sweet spot for this: 200-plus Greek labels with a natural-wine bent, by-the-glass picks that rotate on the first of each month, and a staff who'll walk you through native varietals over a plate of cheese.
- 02
Greek wine is a genuine blind spot for most visitors, so it lands as real discovery rather than a checklist tasting.
Is it a fit?
Go if
You're watching the budget
Greek Wine Tasting at Heteroclito earns the spend, even on a tight budget.
You only have one day
Short trip or not, keep Greek Wine Tasting at Heteroclito.
You're traveling as a couple
As a couple, Greek Wine Tasting at Heteroclito is an easy yes.
You're traveling solo
Solo, Greek Wine Tasting at Heteroclito is an easy yes.
Plan it well
- Cost
- ~€40–70 per person
- Timing
- Early evening before dinner.
- Booking
- Reserve ahead at a tasting room or city wine bar.
- Allow
- 1.5–2.5 hours
Consider instead
Sources and method (3)
- Heteroclito, at Mitropoleos & Fokionos in the historic centre (since 2012), carries 200+ Greek labels with a natural-wine bent and 20 by-the-glass picks that rotate monthly. heteroclito.gr ↗
- Focuses on indigenous varietals — Assyrtiko, Xinomavro, amber/orange wines — with simple cheese and small-plate pairings; no reservations. greekgastronomyguide.gr ↗
- starwinelist.com ↗