Oinoxeneia - Landscapes and tastes of 17-27 August 2017 “The colors of taste”

Aigialeia is dressed up, wearing white, rosé and red colors! It pairs fine local wines with flavors and viands of the local cuisine, offering a joyful and delightful experience in its beautiful landscapes. «The colors of flavor» is the theme of «Oinoxeneia 2017». Our journey is full of beautiful surprises! Flavour balancing guided by wine| Artistic events | Events in wineries | Tours in vineyards | Wine tasting | Explorations | Exhibitions |Concerts This year’s Oinoxeneia will be an opportunity to explore the harmony of tastes in a land which uniquely combines nature with people, tradition with culture, long history with the present day and sea with fir! A land praised by (Greek traveller and geographer of the 2nd century AD) for its vineyards and by Alexander Payne (Academy award winner director) “International ambassador of Aigialeia’s wines”, for its wines and hospitality. A land with flavor complexity and long aftertaste! Oinoxeneia is organized for the 5th year by DI.K.EP.A. - Municipal Welfare Business of Aigialeia and is one of the most important wine tourism festivities in the country. Protagonists and conjoiners of all the events are the fine local wines and wineries of the Oinoxeneia network. This year accessing Aigialeia will be quicker and safer via the new Olympia Odos highway. You are all invited to enjoy the journey through the Wine Roads of Aigialeia, living the Oinoxeneia experience!

a multidimensional festival organized on the second half of August in Aigialeia, , , a celebration of the unique local wines and vineyards, combined with the local gastronomy, geomorphology and cultural identity of Aigialeia, a tool aiming to create a new wine tourism destination, bringing together different threads of winery, culture, gastronomy and local identity, a glimpse of aromas and hospitality of the area, a portmanteau word that expresses the meaning and purpose of the festival, a linguistic blending of the words oinos (wine) and the suffix -xeneia, which refers to the Greek notion of filoxeneia (hospitality).

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EVENTS PROGRAMME

THURSDAY 17/8 “The colors of taste” TIME 20:00 “OINOXENEIA 2017” COMMENCEMENT, CULTURAL CENTRE “ALEKOS ”

Entrance Ticket: 2 euros (student, children: free entrance). Gift: a glass of wine tasting «Oinoxeneia» as a souvenir!

RECEPTION |20:00| AIGIO CULTURAL CENTRE GARDEN For kids Creativity workshop for children featuring Oinoxeneia. Wine Wine tasting and introduction of the protagonists of the events, the wineries of the Oinoxeneia network. Taste “Treasures of Aigialeia”. Revealing the treasures of Aigialeia, its unique products and flavors.

COMMENCEMENT |21:30| OPEN-AIR THEATER «GIORGOS PAPPAS» Greetings from the organizers and guests. Beginning of Oinoxeneia 2017. Presentation Popi Wallick, communicator and wine marketier, talks about “Oinoxeneia, a growth asset for Aigialeia”. Concert “Journey to the colors of the Mediterranean” “Savvina Giannatou & Primavera en Salonico” introduce us to music from Greece and the Mediterranean, where the colors of flavor meet the colors of music.

FRIDAY 18/8 “In the land of the myths” TIME 21:00 TETRAMYTHOS WINERY, ANO

Tour Wine tour and presentation. Wine Wine tasting of TETRAMYTHOS wines. Music The music band with Aspasia Stratigou and Vasilis Prodromou in vocals, Giorgos Rokas (bouzouki), Dasho Kurti (accordion) and Dimitris Sinto (piano, bass) presents melodies of Greek “Entechno” music.

SATURDAY 19/8 “Dust in the vineyards” TIME 20:30 ACHEON WINERY, KORINTHOU 121, AIGIO Tour Wine tour and presentation. Wine Wine tasting of ACHAION wines. Exhibition Icon painting exhibition by Christos Michalopoulos. Taste Food tasting and delightful surprises. Ice-cream from “petimezi” grape syrup and currants by Gelateria Dimitriou. Presentation |21:00| ”Dust in the vineyards” Book presentation of Nikos Asteriadis, Eleni Stefanopoulou and Kostis Kalimeris, by Aggelos Varnakiotis and the actors Froso Zagoraiou and Dinos Pontikopoulos.

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Music |22:00| “20th century music…” A music journey from the Italian opera and the Neapolitan songs to jazz and Greek music, with Lucas Meli (piano, vocals), Marios Maniatopoulos and Maria Vagena (vocals).

SUNDAY 20/8 “ChartOenos Eros” TIME 18-22:00 AIGIO BEACH ` Wine tasting |19:30| MYRTIA POLYKENTRO - HARTOPOIIA (PAPER MILL) Simos Georgopoulos introduces us to fine local wines of the wineries of Oinoxeneia Network, through wine tasting. Reservation: 26910.28210. Ticket: 7,00 euros. Walk |19:30| AIGIO BEACH Walking in Aigio beach after its reconstruction. Exhibition «From Primarolia to Theo Angelopoulos» A photography exhibition featuring the beach from the golden age of currant exports and Primarolia (ships which transported the finest quality of currants to Europe) to Theo Angelopoulos’ movies “The Travelling Players” and “The Beekeeper”. Taste |20:30| Tasting of wines from the wineries of the Oinoxeneia Network

Art |21:00| AIGIO BEACH - DOCK (FAROS) Screening Video screening - dedication to Theo Angelopoulos. Presentation Simos Georgopoulos, writer and wine and taste critic, speaks about “Harmony between wine and food”. Concert The band Eran introduces us to music from the Greek tradition, to , the islands and Asia Minor.

MONDAY 21/8 Aetokorphes (mountain peaks) in the coastline TIME 21:30 KARANIKOLAS WINERY, LOGGOS AIGIO, BEAU RIVAGE BEACH BAR

Wine Wine tasting. Music Pop music and dance (DJ set).

TUESDAY 22/8 “A sea of vineyards” TIME 20:00 RIRA VINEYARDS, KOUNINA SQUARE AIGIO

Fairy tale |20:00| “Princess Stafida” A fairy tale about “stafida”, the currant, is animated for our little friends by Katerina Mouriki, a writer of children’s books. Performance |20:30| “Karagkiozis the viticulturist - winemaker”. Performance from the shadows theater of Iasonas Melissinos. Taste Treat with local sweets, currants and tasty creations by the Dancing group of Kounina, with the support of the Local Community and the Cultural Association of Kounina “Agios Athanasios”. Wine |21:15| Wine tasting of RIRA wines. “With wine and fruits we compose the exotic colors and flavors of Aigialeia”. Dances |21:45| Traditional dances from the Dancing group of Kounina. Concert |22:00| The band “Pandouris” with the composer Nikitas Vostanis

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present us melodies of popular Greek music.

WEDNESDAY 23/8 “Shall we go to the theater or to the cinema tonight?” TIME 19:30 OENOFOROS-ROUVALIS WINERY, SELINOUDAS AIGIO

For kids |19:30| “Patitiri party!” Theatric game for our little friends, about grape stomping! Tour |19:30| Wine tour and presentation. Tasty reception with wines of the winery. Music |21:00| “Shall we go to the theater or to the cinema tonight?” Giorgos Kontovas (piano, vocals) and Dora Athanasiou (vocals) present us music and songs from theater and cinema.

THURSDAY 24/8 “Wine and chant” TIME 17:00 MONASTERY OF PAMEGISTON TAXIARCHON

Tour |17:00| Ascetic Visit to the “Skete” of Saint Leontius. Guided tour in the Monastery Taxiarchon, the church, the hidden school and the “vagenario”, the wine cellar with the big wine barrels. Evening Prayer at 18:00. Presentations |19:00| The Monastery through history. Father Kallinikos Poulis, abbot of the Monastery, speaks Saint Leontius, the “Skete”, the Monastery and the wine cellar. |19:15| George Pittas, writer and expert on Greek gastronomy, speaks about “The wine in antiquity, Christianity, Byzantium and in Monastic diet“. Tastes |19:30| “Treasures of Aigialeia”. Revealing unique products and flavors from Aigialeia and the “divine” sweetness of rodozachari (marmalade produced in the Monastery, made from rose petals). Wine Tasting of wines from the wineries of the Oinoxeneia Network. Music |20:30| “Wine and chant” Dora Petridi (vocals), Manolis Kottoros (violin) and Sakis Papadimitriou (traditional instruments) introduce us to Byzantine and ecclesiastical chants and to traditional music.

FRIDAY 25/8 “Wine tourism, with poetry and music” TIME 20:30 ANO , SQUARE

Wine Tasting of wines from the wineries of the Oinoxeneia Network. Presentation Marian Spiggos and Sissy Tzelepidou, wine tourism consultants, talk about “Opportunities of wine tourism in Aigialeia”. Iro Tsibri, Director of Achaia Development Agency, presents “Networking and cooperation aiming at strengthening the gastronomic profile of the area”. Concert “With poetry and music“ Singer Anastasia Moutsatsou and composer Sakis Papadimitriou offer a performance full of poetry and beloved melodies of Greek music, 2017 4

with the support of Idiphono Music Group and Elena Papadimitriou on vocals.

SATURDAY 26/8 “A good year” TIME 20:30 CAVINO WINERY, FTERI AIGIO

Wine Wine tasting of CAVINO wines, accompanied by finger food. Cinema Screening of the film “A good year” of Ridley Scott (with Russell Crowe, Abbie Cornish, Albert Finney), in cooperation with the Forest- friendly Association of Fteri and the Film Club of Aigio, in the courtyard of Primary School of Fteri.

SUNDAY 27/8 “Tour in the vineyards” TIME 09:00 GRIGORI AIGIO

Morning visit and guided tour of vineyards, wine presses and threshing floors in Grigori village, briefing about the history and the dietary value of the currants, treating and reception at the village square. In cooperation with: the Cultural association of Grigori «Agios Grigorios» and the Agricultural Cooperatives Union of Aeghion. Reservation: 26910.68522 until Monday 14/8. Tickets: Free. Meeting point: Triangle sq, Aigio. Bus departure: 09:00 (Hat and shoes for walking necessary).

SUNDAY 27/8 “Once upon a time in Aigio...” TIME 20:00 AIGIO CULTURAL CENTRE “ALEKOS MEGARIS” - OPEN-AIR THEATER “GIORGOS PAPPAS” Closing of “OINOXENEIA 2017”

Wine Wine tasting and introduction of the wines from the wineries o the Oinoxeneia Network. Taste “Treasures of Aigialeia”. Revealing the treasures of Aigialeia, its unique products and flavors. Presentation Representative of FedHATTA talks about the Development of thematic tourism and the project “Twelve months tourism”.

Performance “Once upon a time in Aigio...” A unique musical - theatrical performance which depicts Aigio during the inter-war period. Theatrical text: Maria Panagiotakopoulou. Music composer: Sakis Papadimitriou. Participation of: Music Lab Aigio - Idifono, Theatrical Expression Aigio, Theatrical Team Alumni, Philharmonic Aigio, Choir Aigio, Women Choir of traditional music, Dancing School Salon de ballet. Vocals: Sofia Papazoglou.

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OINOXENEIA Appointed businesses of the region participate in our festivity and in the Oinoxeneia Network. The Network includes Wineries, NETWORK Restaurants and cafés, Guest houses, Bakeries and Wine shops.

WINERIES Open wineries to visit Get acquainted with the secrets of wine! The local wineries of the Oinoxeneia Network are ready to be discovered and to guide us through the process of winemaking and wine tasting. Daily, 10:00 to 15:00, upon request via a phone call.

WINERIES OINOXENEIA 2017 WINES

RIRA VINEYARDS Coryphée 2016 (white, Gewürztraminer) Kamares Concert 2015 (white, Chardonnay) Τel. 26910.20123 www.rira.gr 2 Roses 2016 (semi-dry rosé, Grenache rouge)

ACHAION WINERY icon R (white, Roditis) Korinthou 121, Aigio iron S (white, Sideritis) Τel. 26910.28062 Laura Nera (red, dry Mavrodaphe) www.acheonwinery.gr

CAVINO Mega Spileo Moschato 2016 (white) Meganitis Bridge, Aigio Mega Spileo III Cuvée 2016 (white, Malagouzia 60%, Τel. 26910.71555 Assyrtiko 20%, Chardonnay 20%) www.cavino.gr Mega Spileo Merlot - Mavro Kalavritino 2016 (red, Merlot 50%, Mavro Kalavritino 50%)

KARANIKOLAS WINERY Αetocorphes white 2016 (Roditis) Paraskevi Aigio, Τel. 26910.26883 Αetocorphes rosé 2016 (Merlot 60%, Cabernet wwwoinopoieiokaranikolas.blogs Sauvignon 40%) pot.gr Vigla 2016 (white, Malagouzia)

OENOFOROS-ROUVALIS WINERY Asprolithi 2016 (white, Roditis) Selinoudas Aigi, Τel. 26910.29415 Mikros Vorias White 2016 (Sauvignon blanc 60%, www.rouvaliswinery.gr Chardonnay 40%) Mikros Vorias Red 2016 (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon)

ΤETRAMYTHOS Μilia Sauvignon blanc 2016 (white) Ano Diakopto, Τel. 26910.97500 Tetramythos Malagouzia 2016 (white) www.tetramythoswines.com Tetramythos Agiorgitiko 2016 (red)

RESTAURANTS Fine local wines are paired with dishes of local cuisine, with special prices. Discover them in the appointed restaurants of the Oinoxeneia Network.

ALTRO MEZZO, Akrata beach. Τel. 26960.35035 Facebook: Altro Mezzo ANEMONI, Vironos 2, Aigio, Tel. 26910.20326, 6980.063550 Anemoni.com.gr APOTHIKI 109, Zoodohou Pigis 109, Aigio. Tel. 26910.68535 Facebook: @Apothiki109 ARMENISTIS, Eleonas beach. Τel. 26910.41212 Facebook: @armenistis.gr BISTRO 25, Akrata beach. Τel. 26960.22051 Facebook: @bistro25.akrata 2017 6

EPREPE, Aigio beach. Τel. 26910.20272 Xairetamoutonplatano.blogspot.gr AGAPI, Platanos beach- PEO. Τel. 2696 061312 Facebook: Αγάπη - Πλάτανος AVLI TIS KIRA-MARIAS, Loggos square. Τel. 26910.74270 PALIA AGORA AIGIOU, Ag. Andrea 7, Αigio. Τel. 26910.61438 Facebook: Palia Agora Aigiou LOSS, Aigio beach. Τel. 26910.62444 Facebook: loss cafe paralia aigiou MEZZA LUNA, Aigio beach. Τel. 26910.25444 Facebook: @RestaurantMezzaluna MAISTRELI, beach. Τel. 26910.74145 Facebook: @Maistreli MELTEMI, Digeliotika beach, Tel. 2691.051883 Facebook: @RestaurantMeltemi NIRIIDES, Solos Akrata. Τel. 6937.944872 Facebook: Νηρηίδες ME GUSTA, Selianitika beach. 26910.69041 Facebook: @MegustaMM GIALOS, Nikoleika. Τel. 26910.82520, 6945.591309 Facebook: @ogialosnikolaiika GRIGORIS, Pirgaki Aigio. Τel. 26910.98248, 61740 THANASIS, 17ο km Pouda- Kalavrita. Τel. 26910.97407, 6972.424116 MICHALIS, Pounta, Trapeza beach. Τel. 26961.41603 Facebook: @mixalispounta REFRAIN BY STRATOS, Psila Alonia, Αigio. Τel. 26910.72133 Facebook: @RefrainByStratosVardakis KATAFYGIO, 15ο km Pounta-Kalavrita. Τel. 26910.97292 To-katafygio.gr SPITI TIS MARIOS, Kerpini, Κalavrita. Τel. 26920.22264 Facebook: @to.spiti.tis.marios

GUEST Breakfast with local tastes and fine products. Enjoyable HOUSES accommodation in the guest houses of the Oinoxeneia Network.

GEROFOTIS GUEST HOUSE, Lakka Aigio. Τel. 26910.25126, 6977.295847 Gerofotis.com GAIA APARTMENTS, Valimitika Aigio. Τel. 26910.51409 Gaia-apartments.gr GIOGARAKIS APARTMENTS, Εleonas. Τel. 26910.41751 Giogarakis.gr THEASI APARTMENTS, Trapeza. Τel. 26910.43611 Theasi.gr KALLISTI APARTMENTS, Ano Diakopto. Τel. 26910.97367, 6974.557390 hotels-in- greece.com/achaia/kallisti/index.el.php MELITI APARTMENTS, Akrata Beach. Τel. 26960.32320 Meliti.net SEMANTRON HOTEL, Εlaionas. Τel. 26910.44000 Semantron-hotel.gr AFRICA HOTEL, Εlaionas. Τel. 26910.41751 Hotelafrika.gr HARMONY HOTEL APARTMENTS, Loggos. Τel. 26910.23864 Harmony-apartments.com HOTEL KANELLI, Selianitika. Τel. 26910.72213 Hotelkanelli.gr

BAKERIES Try the delightful cakes and sweets with Vostizza currants in the bakeries of the Oinoxeneia Network.

VLAHOS, Nikolaou Plastira 29, Αigio, Τel. 26910.60155 KOUTROPOULOS, Korinthou 16, Αigio. Τel. 26910.61998 KYRITSIS, Dexameni Square, Αigio, Τel. 26914.00553 BOBOTSIARIS, Κorinthou 60, Αigio. Τel. 26910.21143

WINE SHOPS Explore the variety of local wines from the wineries of the Oinoxeneia Network.

CAVA SANGRIA, Kl. Oikonomou 37, Aigio. Tel. 26910.21484 Facebook: @CavaSangria

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SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS

GOLD SPONSOR OLYMPIA ODOS

UNDER THE MINISTRY OF TURISM AUSPICES MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPEMENT AND FOOD MINISTRY OF CULTURE

SUPPORTERS REGION OF CHAMBER OF ACHAIA FINEST GREEK TASTES NETWORK OF MUNICIPALITIES ACHAIA DEVELOPMENT AGENCY AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVES’ UNION ΚOUNINIOTIS FOREST-FRIENDLY ASSOCIATION FTERI DEVELOPMENT-FRIENDLY ASSOCIATION «Ο AGIOS GRIGORIOS»

SPONSORS STATHMOS DIAKOPTON CAFE NEOFOS AVRAMOPOULOS MELODY SOUND & LIGHTING SYSTEMS KOYTROPOULOS CATERING ACHAIKI TRANSPORT MANOLIA FLOWER DALIS LEATHER GEROFOTI GUEST HOUSE KALLISTI APARTMENTS

COOPERATING RIRA VINEYARDS WINERIES ACHEON WINERY CAVINO KARANIKOLAS WINERY ΟEΝΟFΟRΟS-ROUVALIS WINERY ΤΕΤRAMYTHOS

COMMUNICATION ΕRΤ3 SPONSORS ΕRΤ PATRA PROTI TIS AIGIALEIAS, PROTIONLINE SUPERB PELOPONNISOS THEBEST DERTI

ORGANIZATION DI.KE.PA

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Web site www.oinoxeneia.gr E-mail [email protected] Facebook @oinoxeneia.gr

DI.K.EP.A. - Municipal Welfare Business of Aigialeia Web site www.dikepaigialeias.gr E-mail [email protected] Facebook @DimotikiKoinofelisEpixeirisiAigialeias Tel. +30.26910.68308, +30.26910.28210

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