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The most anticipated wine and gastronomy celebration in the Cyclades returns this September—more immersive, more exclusive, and more inspired than ever before.Selene Vedema 2025 unfolds on the 26th and 27th of September at the legendary Selene Restaurant and the atmospheric St. Joseph Wine Cave in Santorini, bringing together rare labels, world-class masterclasses, and groundbreaking culinary collaborations. Curated by Yiannis Karakasis MW, this year’s edition invites wine lovers, collectors, and connoisseurs from around the world to embark on a journey through terroir, time, and taste.Guests will experience vertical tastings of Santorini’s most iconic cuvées, bold blind comparisons with benchmark wines from across the globe, and intimate encounters with some of the most influential figures in the world of wine and gastronomy. Among them, Pierre Lurton, the legendary president of Château d’Yquem and Château Cheval Blanc, and a trio of culinary visionaries: Ettore Botrini, Michelin-starred Culinary Director of Selene; George Papazacharias, the avant-garde force behind Delta Restaurant; and Ilias Ntoukas, Executive R&D Chef at Botrini’s, whose résumé includes celebrated kitchens such as Noma, Fat Duck, and Hiša Franko.
More than a wine event, Selene Vedema is a tribute to craftsmanship, legacy, and the timeless soul of the Santorinian vineyard. Prepare to raise your glass in the presence of legends.
Selene Vedema is held under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism.
Presented by Yiannis Karakasis MW & Matthew Argyros
Estate Argyros is one of the undisputed leaders of Santorini, shaping the island’s wine identity over the past decades. This rare vertical tasting offers an unprecedented opportunity to explore every vintage of two of its most iconic wines – Cuvée Monsignori and Cuvée Evdemon – side by side. A journey through time, terroir and vision, guided by Yiannis Karakasis MW and Matthew Argyros.
A rare vertical tasting of Estate Argyros’ two flagship labels, with every vintage presented side by side
Time: 13:30-15:00 at the rate €120
Presented by Yiannis Karakasis MW
Following the tremendous success of past masterclasses such as Assyrtiko vs Riesling and Assyrtiko vs Burgundy, Yiannis Karakasis MW returns with a new blind challenge. Six top-tier Santorini Assyrtikos go head-to-head with six iconic wines from around the world. Can you tell them apart? A tasting that promises surprises, revelations, and deep insights into Assyrtiko’s global potential.
Time: 17:00-18:30 at the rate of €120
A unique collaboration by Ettore Botrini, Michelin-starred Culinary Director of Selene; George Papazacharias, Chef of Delta Restaurant; and Ilias Ntoukas, Executive R&D Chef at Botrini’s. Together they present a multi-course tasting menu inspired by Santorini, reimagined with modern technique and global finesse
Time: 19:00 at the rate of €250
A curated showcase of Santorini’s finest producers, each presenting their labels directly to guests inside the island’s most atmospheric wine cave
Time: 12:00-18:00
The wine dinner of the year — perhaps the decade. An extraordinary night featuring a journey through different vintages of Château d’Yquem, Ygrec, and Cheval Blanc, personally presented by the legendary Pierre Lurton and Yiannis Karakasis MW. Paired with a bespoke menu by chef Ettore Botrini, this is an unrepeatable celebration of vinous greatness and culinary mastery.
Time: 19:00 at the rate of €420 / Early Bird €350
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