“Blé Vin,” located right next to “Blé Taste Gallery,” is the ideal place to immerse yourself in the world of wine and wine tasting. It is the evolution of the bakery–café–bistrot on Agia Sofia pedestrian street and a destination where you will find selected wines from around the world, along with flavorful food pairings for both winter and summer. Trust its knowledgeable team to guide you through refined pairings, meet with friends or business partners, and make your purchases by choosing from the on-site wine cellar. In short, it’s a place not to be missed.

On the calm yet lively pedestrian street of Georgiou Stavrou, next to flowerbeds, a row of oak barrels, wooden tables, and benches made from tree trunks await you and your wine-loving company every day, creating a welcoming meeting point for wine appreciation.

As a wine boutique, wine bar, and prosciutteria, “Blé Vin” has for years operated as the wine-specialized extension of “Blé Taste Gallery,” presenting what is perhaps the city’s largest by-the-glass wine list, drawn from a cellar of approximately 400 labels.

The Cellar: The Ultimate Exhibition Space

It is remarkable how many different labels, producers, grape varieties, and regions can be housed in a space that at first glance may seem small—but is anything but. Starting from outside, entering the ground-floor bar and descending to the basement, the “journey” into the world of wine unfolds through a serene space with soft musical choices, dominated by warm wood tones.

The “cellar,” an impressive area reached by staircase and featuring its own bar, is a true exhibition space where all the shop’s labels are displayed, categorized by region and producer. Here you will find top labels from renowned Greek wineries, “hidden gems” from small Greek producers, and outstanding selections from great vineyards around the world—perfectly arranged on the shelves and accompanied, when needed, by expert explanations from the staff.

Comfortable and free of unnecessary decoration or furnishings, the cellar is ideal for group tastings, events, corporate dinners, and guided introductions to wine culture for those wishing to delve deeper into this flavorful world. It frequently hosts wine-tasting events dedicated to specific grape varieties or labels featured at “Blé Vin.”

The Menu: Selected Greek and International Wines with Exceptional Pairings

The menu offers options to suit every taste, budget, and age. Exceptional prosciutto and cheeses—imported and aged in-house—long-fermentation sourdough baked goods, and Mediterranean seasonal cuisine with an expanded menu come together perfectly with any wine you choose: white, rosé, or red.

To recommend the ideal combinations, the team at “Blé Vin” is expertly trained and ready to guide you through enriched pairings.

Among the top dishes on the current menu, lamb shank and veal shank with caramelized trahana, oven-baked, pair beautifully with red wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, or Syrah. Wood-fired veal osso buco is another excellent choice, calling for fine red wines from varieties such as Agiorgitiko, Limniona, Cabernet Franc, Nebbiolo, Xinomavro with softer tannins, or elegant Syrah.

To accompany a broader range of wines—white, red, and rosé—choose the mushroom ragout, rabbit pie, and of course the platters: selected cheeses from Greek and international cheesemakers, aged Parma and San Daniele prosciutto, homemade chutneys, pickles made from seasonal fruits and vegetables, barley breadsticks, and Blé sourdough breads, all harmoniously arranged on wooden boards.

The World of “Blé Vin”

The wine experience at “Blé Vin” does not end with its spaces, a glass or bottle of wine, or a delicious meal. If you wish, it continues even after you leave.

Visit the specially designed wine cellar and choose, before departing, whichever wines you like—for yourself or as gifts for loved ones. Whether you have already tasted them during your visit and been impressed, or you wish to take advantage of the extensive collection of labels to expand your palate, you will find choices from every region and estate, your favorite varieties, and truly unique recommendations.

This is the world of “Blé Vin”: in a beautiful setting, choose the wine that will accompany your meal from hundreds of options by Greek and international producers, and let it take center stage in an experience you’ll want to relive again and again.

Tip: On Fridays and Saturdays, it’s advisable to make a reservation, as demand is high.