13th Wine Competition at Moni in Malevizi
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The Municipality of Malevizi, the Region of Crete and the Moni Cultural Association invite the public to the 13th Wine Competition, which will take place on Sunday, November 1st, at 12:30 p.m., in Moni, Malevizi.
Dedicated to wines made from this year’s harvest, the competition offers amateur wine producers the opportunity to present their work, share their passion for winemaking and showcase Crete’s rich viticultural tradition.
Entries will compete in the following categories:
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White wine
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Rosé wine
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Red wine
Deadline for sample submission: Saturday, October 31st, by 8:00 p.m.
Quantity: Each entry must be accompanied by two glass bottles.
Information and registration: +30 697 201 2757
The wines will be evaluated by a panel of professionals with experience in the wine and gastronomy sectors, comprising:
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Stella Astyrakaki, sommelier, Chair of the Judging Panel
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Katerina Maniadaki, sommelier, with experience in wine sales and the food service industry
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Anna Maria Gavala, sommelier, Fragospito Bio Winery
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Alexandros Charazas, sommelier, with 23 years of experience in the food service industry
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Vangelis Kakoudakis, wine journalist with many years of experience
As part of the event, acclaimed oenologist Giannis Charkoutsi will deliver a talk entitled “Solutions to the Challenges of Traditional Home Winemaking”, addressing issues faced by producers and challenges encountered during the winemaking process.
Hospitality and tradition will also take centre stage, as the women of the village will prepare traditional moustalevria, a Greek grape must pudding, which will be offered to attendees.
The event will also feature live music by the following artists:
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Stefanos Messaritakis, Cretan lyra and vocals
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Dimitris Apostolakis, laouto and vocals
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Antonis Apostolakis, laouto
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Giannis Gonianos, mandolin
The 13th Wine Competition in Moni is a celebration dedicated to wine, the people who produce it and Crete’s cultural heritage. Bringing together gastronomy, knowledge, music and the renowned local hospitality, the event promises to be a memorable gathering for wine enthusiasts and lovers of Cretan tradition alike.
