Premium Mantineia Wine Tour: Moschofilero Tastings & Tripoli Lunch

On the rolling limestone plateau of Mantineia in Greece's Peloponnese, the Premium Mantineia Wine Tour offers a day designed for people who love grape, glass and conversation. Based from meeting points in Nafplio, Athens, Kalamata, or Tripoli and departing from Anavyssos, this intimate small-group experience leads up to two distinguished local wineries where Moschofilero—the region's aromatic white grape—takes center stage. You arrive at vineyards shaped by stony soils and steady breezes, vines trained across low terraces and gentle slopes. An oenologist guides the tasting of at least eleven premium wines, explaining how elevation, limestone subsoil and Mediterranean sun give Moschofilero its rose-like perfume, bright acidity and mineral bite. Between flights you'll notice olive trees, cypress lines and the scrubby maquis that frames much of Arcadia's landscape, plus the slow human scale of centuries-old vineyard plots. The tour isn't only about tasting; it's a study in place. Visits include cellar rooms, barrel and tank areas, and conversations about organic or traditional practices when relevant. With a maximum group size of eight people, the exchange stays personal—ask detailed questions about yields, harvest timing, and why winemakers here often blend other native varieties for texture. At midday, the group moves to Tripoli for a curated wine lunch. Local chefs pair regional dishes with the tour's key selections, linking flavors from lamb and slow-roasted vegetables to cheeses and tomato-rich meze. The lunch underscores how Mantineia wine functions at table: bright enough to cut richness, aromatic enough to complement herb-forward recipes. Practicalities are tidy: round-trip transportation, bottled water, and an expert guide are included. The tour runs roughly six to seven hours and accommodates children through age limits listed by the operator. Small size means bookings fill—reserve early, especially during harvest and peak summer. Why book this over a self-guided tasting? The Premium Mantineia Wine Tour layers context—terroir, varietal focus, and kitchen pairings—into a single day, transforming casual sampling into informed appreciation. For travelers based in Tripoli or passing through the Peloponnese, it's an efficient way to taste Moschofilero in situ and to leave with a clearer sense of why these wines have earned renewed attention among sommeliers and adventurous drinkers. Included in the experience are transportation between meeting points, visits and tastings at two wineries, a tasting of at least eleven premium wines, and a restaurant lunch in Tripoli. Your oenologist guide will translate technical terms into practical tasting language and point out fermentation and aging choices that shape each bottle. Wear comfortable shoes for uneven cellar floors and a light jacket for evenings on the plateau. Groups cap at eight; the tour blends expert instruction with relaxed pacing, giving curious wine lovers space to taste, ask questions, and leave informed and enjoy hospitality.