Every March, one event brings together the full breadth of the Greek vineyard. Producers from the mainland and islands present new vintages, importers introduce international labels, and thousands of visitors move from table to table with tasting glasses in hand. That event is Oenorama, the largest exhibition dedicated to Greek wine anywhere in the world.
From March 13 to 16, 2026, Oenorama returns to Athens for its thirty-second edition, welcoming wine professionals, collectors, sommeliers, importers, and curious drinkers for four days of tastings, conversations, and discovery. With around 250 exhibitors, approximately 2,500 wines, and close to 100 Greek spirits, the exchibit remains the most comprehensive annual overview of the Greek wine landscape.
For expats living in Athens and visitors interested in understanding modern Greek wine beyond restaurant lists and retail shelves, this event offers direct access to the producers themselves and to the places where their wines originate.
A Reference Point for Greek Wine Since 1994
Oenorama was first organized in 1994, at a moment when Greek wine was beginning a profound transformation. New wineries were emerging, younger winemakers were returning from studies abroad, and indigenous grape varieties were receiving renewed attention.
The exhibition developed as a meeting point where producers could present their wines to professionals and the public in the same space. Over the years it grew into the most influential wine event in Greece, drawing around 10,000 visitors annually and welcoming buyers from major international markets.
Its philosophy has remained consistent. The exhibition places the emphasis on the vineyard, the vintage, and the producer. Every bottle presented during the event represents a specific place and a specific year in the vineyard. These elements shape the character of Greek wine as clearly as the varieties themselves.
The approach reflects the structure of the Greek vineyard. From the volcanic soils of the Cyclades to mountain vineyards in northern Greece and limestone slopes in the Peloponnese, the country produces wines that express a wide range of climates, elevations, and grape varieties.
A New Venue for 2026: Onassis Ready
The 2026 edition moves to a new venue, Onassis Ready in Renti. The building belongs to the Onassis Foundation and recently opened as a cultural hub designed for exhibitions, performances, and large public events. The space occupies a former plastics factory that has been converted into a 3,000-square-meter industrial venue equipped for contemporary cultural programming.
The exhibition effectively inaugurates the venue as the first major external event hosted there. High ceilings, large open halls, and flexible exhibition areas allow the organizers to arrange tasting zones, thematic sections, and presentation areas in a clear layout that encourages visitors to move between producers and thematic tastings without crowding.
What Visitors Will Experience at Oinorama 2026
Across four days, Oenorama functions as an open tasting environment rather than a structured program of scheduled sessions. Visitors receive a tasting glass and move freely among the exhibitors. With around 2,500 wines available to taste, participants can compare vintages, explore regional appellations, and discuss production methods directly with the winemakers present at the stands.
Wine Trends to (Safely) Explore in 2026
The upcoming Oenorama does not simply present Greek wine production; it genuinely reflects key international trends in wine, as it does every year. These include the growing prominence of local grape varieties, the rise of small producers, the balance between premium and value wines, wine and food pairings, and technological innovation. In other words, the world’s largest exhibition dedicated to Greek wine shows that Greek winemaking moves fully within the global current.
The international focus on terroir is clearly visible, since one of the exhibition’s pillars is the stories, vintages, and vineyard sites behind the wines. This aligns with the global shift toward a complete wine experience rather than simple tasting. Tasting, in fact, rather than drinking: with spitting into special spittoons, a practice first introduced in Greece by Oenorama 32 years ago and now associated both with moderate consumption and with the increasing use of alcohol testing.
The exhibition includes wines from nearly every Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) region in Greece, along with selected international labels and a range of Greek spirits. The event operates continuously during opening hours, allowing visitors to enter and leave throughout the day.
Key Sections & Happenings
01 Wine Revelations
The Wine Revelations hall introduces small or recently established wineries presenting limited-production wines. Many of the labels shown here have little distribution outside their local regions. Buyers and sommeliers visit this section to identify new producers and lesser-known grape varieties. Wine enthusiasts use it as an opportunity to encounter wines that rarely appear on export markets.
02 Value Wines
A new feature for 2026 is the Value Wines section. This area gathers wines with retail prices up to €10, selected by the producers themselves. The wines are presented together in one tasting area, allowing visitors to explore affordable labels that remain suitable for restaurants, wine bars, and hospitality venues. The category reflects current conditions in the hospitality sector, where reliable wines at accessible price points have become increasingly important.
03 Wine Experiences
Another new area for the exhibition is Wine Experiences, a space dedicated to innovation within the wine sector. Participants include producers experimenting with new vineyard practices, technological applications related to wine production, and new services connected with wine culture. The section also welcomes winemakers presenting experimental wines or unconventional approaches to grape varieties and fermentation.
04 The Assyrtiko Wine Bar
The exhibition wine bar changes theme every year. For 2026, it becomes The Assyrtiko Wine Bar, dedicated exclusively to Greece’s most internationally recognized grape variety. Visitors can taste Assyrtiko wines from multiple regions, including but not limited to Santorini. The tasting highlights how the same grape variety expresses different characteristics depending on climate, soil, altitude, and winemaking technique. The format allows direct comparison between styles from island vineyards, mainland regions, and emerging Assyrtiko plantings across Greece.
05 Oyster Bar
The Oyster Bar returns once again to the exhibition floor, serving French oysters prepared by French chef Dominique Perrot, who has participated in the event since its earliest editions. Visitors can pair oysters with white wines known for high acidity, a combination that remains a classic pairing within wine tasting culture.
06 Oenotechnia
The exhibition also hosts Oenotechnia, a section dedicated to wine production equipment and packaging technology. Companies presenting equipment for winemaking, bottling, and storage meet producers, importers, and hospitality professionals. The section reflects the technical side of the wine industry, highlighting developments that influence production quality and distribution.
Planning Ahead
The exhibition is large, and the wines and spirits number in the thousands. Anyone who wants to taste systematically, discover new wines, and truly make the most of their time at Oenorama should organize their visit in advance through the exhibition website.
There visitors will find not just a list of exhibitors but detailed information about the producers and, even more importantly, about all the wines and spirits they will present, including an impressive amount of data for each label. This allows the well-prepared visitor to design the ideal plan for the visit before even arriving at the exhibition.
Visitors can select wineries or grape varieties that interest them, price levels, appellations or wine-growing regions, and types of wines. They can then group these choices and plan their own route through the exhibition, since the numbered stands and the floor plan are also available to the public. In other words, they can move through the exhibition with clear focus.
Tasting Tip!
Basic tasting principles should not be forgotten: begin with white wines (possibly rosés), continue with reds, and leave sweet or fortified wines for the end, regardless of how many producers one visits. Most important of all is this: taste and spit rather than drink. With that approach, there is practically no limit to how many wines one can try.
Visitor Information
Dates: March 13 to 16, 2026
Location: Onassis Ready, Strati Tsirka 2, Agios Ioannis Rentis
Tickets (advance purchase)
Friday evening: €10 | Students: €8
Full-day ticket: €20 | Students: €15
VIP pass (all four days): €60
Complimentary transportation is available to and from ONASSIS READY via the Syngrou-Fix Metro station, with a departure point on Kallirois street, with routes every 30 minutes. Please note the following details regarding the first and last departures: Friday, March 13: First departure from Syngrou–Fix: 16:30. Last departure from Onassis Ready: 21:30. Saturday, March 14 – Sunday, March 15 – Monday, March 16: First departure from Syngrou–Fix: 09:30. Last departure from Onassis Ready: 19:30 The shuttle buses will be clearly marked with exhibition signage.
