Food and Wine Pairing Experience at Avli Malia
Delve into the rich culinary heritage of Greece with a meticulously crafted food and wine pairing experience. Enjoy five delectable courses, including a dessert, each thoughtfully paired with exceptional wines from Cretan and Greek vineyards. Under the expert guidance of a knowledgeable sommelier, savour the harmony of flavours as you explore contemporary Greek cuisine. This culinary journey not only tantalizes your taste buds but also educates you on the art of pairing food and wine, making it a truly immersive experience.
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Cretan vineyards
Menu degustation B: Tasting of five (5) courses including one (1) dessert – each harmoniously paired with a glass of Cretan wine
What's included in Food and Wine Pairing Experience at Avli Malia
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Food and wine tasting will include: Tasting of five (5) courses including one (1) dessert – all of these dishes will be harmoniously paired with a 75ml glass of wine (or glass 40ml dessert wine/125 ml sparkling wine). This culinary journey will take place under the guidance of an experienced wine expert/sommelier who will offer all relevant information about the dishes and the chosen wines.
Food Menu
STARTER - Welcome (Amuse bouche)
Feta cheese wrapped in “kataifi” (shredded phyllo dough) baked in our wood oven. Drizzled with a rose geranium and watermelon sauce and poppy seeds.
STARTER - Salad
Seasonal par-boiled greens sauteed with olive oil, spring onions and cherry tomatoes, fresh lemon juice and served with Cretan ‘Galomizithra’ cheese.
STARTER - Stuffed mushroom
Fresh mushroom stuffed with apaki and Cretan Gruyère cheese, in a crispy crust, served on homemade olive oil and truffle mayonnaise.
MAIN - Stuffed pasta shells
loaded with salmon, prawn, calamari and cream cheese, in a prawn and finely-ground shells' bisque sauce.
DESSERT - ''Portokalopita'' (Greek orange pie)
A fluffy and aromatic orange pie with yoghurt namelaka, refreshing mandarin gel and vanilla ice cream.
Inclusions
- Guided by a certified Sommelier
- Five (5) courses including one (1) dessert – each dish harmoniously paired with a 75ml glass of wine
- 5 X 75ml glasses of wine paired with each dish
- Please arrange for your transportation and don't drive after the event as your blood alcohol levels will be higher than legal limit.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- You will find our restaurant at 2, Agiou Ioannou str., - Malia old town entrance. It is a few meters above St Nektarios church situated at the main Malia road (El Venizelou)
