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20 - 21 September 2024
Selene Wine Caves
With great pride and enthusiasm, we announce Selene Vedema 2024, set to take place in the imposing setting of Selene Restaurant and its wine caves on the 20th and 21st of September 2024. Always in collaboration with Master of Wine Yiannis Karakasis, the Selene Vedema is prepared to meet and exceed the expectations of its guests from Greece and around the world. This year, wine and food enthusiasts will be charmed by even more unique events and happenings. Alongside the much-anticipated masterclasses and tastings, the Selene Vedema will host renowned guests of honour and offer magnificent gastronomic experiences, all paired with some of the world’s most iconic wine labels.
1) Volcanic Wines, The Power of Terroir (12.30-14.00)
by Yiannis Karakasis MW & Wojciech Bonkowski MW at St. Joseph Wine Cave.
In recent years, volcanic wines have ignited fervent discussions within wine circles, captivating enthusiasts with their high energy, tension, and distinctive character. During this special masterclass, we will delve into the fascinating world of volcanic wines, renowned for their dynamic expression of terroir and intense minerality. From the volcanic slopes of Etna and Tenerife to the sun-drenched vineyards of Santorini and the historic cellars of Tokaji, we must prepare ourselves to embark on a sensory journey like no other. Masterclass presented in English duration 1.5 hrs.
2) Divine Drops: Vinsanto, Vin Santo & Tokaji (15.00-16.30) by Yiannis Karakasis MW and Wojciech Bonkowski MW at St. Joseph Wine Cave.
With centuries of history and tradition woven into each sip, these wines stand as a testament to the artistry of winemaking and the unique terroirs from which they hail. Prepare to indulge in stories of place, climate, and variety as each wine narrates its own captivating tale. Masterclass presented in English duration 1.5 hrs
Gaja Wine Dinner with the presence of Giovanni Gaja, fifth generation of the iconic Gaja winery. The wines of Gaja stand among the most celebrated in the world, and we are delighted to host Giovanni Gaja at Selene Restaurant. Along with Yiannis Karakasis MW, Wine Director of Katikies Hotels, Giovanni will showcase some of the estate's most iconic winSes, starring Gaia y Rey, Barbaresco, and Barolo Sperss. These exceptional wines will be paired with the exquisite creations of Selene’s Executive Chef Ettore Botrini.
Grand Walk Around Tasting of the Santorini Producers at St. Joseph Wine Cave (12.00-18.00)
A most memorable experience for any sophisticated gastronomy lover awaits at Selene Vedema’s final evening. Michelin-starred chef Ettore Botrini joins forces with Greece’s only 2 Michelin-starred chef Giorgos Papazacharias, from the Athenian Delta Restaurant, and presents guests with a unique culinary adventure, unlike any other experienced before. The two renowned chefs will be cooking side by side, creating a menu graced by Michelin stars and fit to be enjoyed under the starry Cycladic sky of Santorini Island inside the imposing setting of Selene Restaurant.
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