Greek Wine Dinner with Athenee Imports
Join us in welcoming Chris Badini from Athenee Wine Imports for a four-course Iron Gate wine dinner paired with their fine Greek wines!
Athenee Importers, established in 1975, is the largest importer and distributor of fine wine, spirits and beer from Greece and Cyprus in the United States. Their mission is to represent family owned and operated wineries, distilleries and breweries from Greece and Cyprus.
In the past 20 years, the Greek wine industry has undergone tremendous change. Initially, the Greek wine market was controlled by large wineries that produced wines for the mass market with very little attention paid to quality. The next generation of Greek wines would lie in the hands of small producers who keep an eye to quality while closely guarding quantity.
As a result of Greece’s membership in the European Union (EU), money was available to revamp existing wineries and build new ones. EU funds coupled with private investment have lead to a silent yet dramatic change in the modern Greek wine market. Today, the majority of oenologists are trained at the finest schools around the world. After completing their training, they have returned to their homeland to implement their skills. These specialists have begun extensively working with the indigenous grape varieties to produce exciting new wines that reflect the new style of Greece.
We are excited to have Athenee East Coast Sales Manager, Chris Badini, join us for a four-course family-style meal paired with their traditional, authentic Greek wines. Join us to hear more about Greek wine's story and how these small producers are changing the the industry!
Join us in welcoming Chris Badini from Athenee Wine Imports for a four-course Iron Gate wine dinner paired with their fine Greek wines!
Athenee Importers, established in 1975, is the largest importer and distributor of fine wine, spirits and beer from Greece and Cyprus in the United States. Their mission is to represent family owned and operated wineries, distilleries and breweries from Greece and Cyprus.
In the past 20 years, the Greek wine industry has undergone tremendous change. Initially, the Greek wine market was controlled by large wineries that produced wines for the mass market with very little attention paid to quality. The next generation of Greek wines would lie in the hands of small producers who keep an eye to quality while closely guarding quantity.
As a result of Greece’s membership in the European Union (EU), money was available to revamp existing wineries and build new ones. EU funds coupled with private investment have lead to a silent yet dramatic change in the modern Greek wine market. Today, the majority of oenologists are trained at the finest schools around the world. After completing their training, they have returned to their homeland to implement their skills. These specialists have begun extensively working with the indigenous grape varieties to produce exciting new wines that reflect the new style of Greece.
We are excited to have Athenee East Coast Sales Manager, Chris Badini, join us for a four-course family-style meal paired with their traditional, authentic Greek wines. Join us to hear more about Greek wine's story and how these small producers are changing the the industry!
The Menu
First Course
charred mediterranean octopus "scampi," cara cara, caper, dill, chervil, our daily focaccia
Theopetra, Estate White, Malagousia / Assyrtiko, Thessaly, 2024
Second Course
squid ink lumache, anchovy, chili flake, opal basil, cherry tomato pomodoro
Thymiopoulos Vineyards, Naoussa Xinomavro, 2023
Third Course
berkshire pork "souvlaki," loin & belly with cipollini onions, beluga lentils, squash mostarda
Karavitakis Winery, Klima Red, Kotsifali, Crete, 2023
Fourth Course
olive oil torta, rose chantilly, blood orange curd, first of the season strawberries
Semeli Estate, Feast White, Moschofilero, Peloponnese, 2024
Due to the nature of these pairings, we cannot substitute dishes to accommodate allergies or dietary restrictions. Modifications can be made to be approved by on a case by case basis. For questions, please email Erin Dudley at edudley@neighborhoodrestaurantgroup.com
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Highlights
- 2 hours 30 minutes
- In person
Refund Policy
Location
Iron Gate Restaurant
1734 N Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20036
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