Wine fairs and en primeur weeks in Nemea worth planning a trip around, by month.

Festivals through the year

Great Days of Nemea ★ 4.7

Septemberannual, the first Friday to Sunday of September (4 to 6 September in 2026, 5 to 7 September in 2025)3 daysTicket neededNemea

Three days when the producers association hands the town over to tasting: open pours through the villages, ticketed masterclasses on aged Nemea and on Kydonitsa, tank and barrel sessions at the cellars, and a free concert on the central square.

Host: Syndesmos Oinopoion PDO Nemeas, the Nemea PDO Winemakers Association

Featured producers: Ktima Raptis, Ktima Palivou, Gaia Wines, Lafkiotis Winery, Domaine Skouras, Semeli Estate

Pours: Agiorgitiko rose, Aged PDO Nemea reds, Kydonitsa

Tip: The Friday opening and the concert that follows it are free. The bussed Asprokampos tasting and the masterclasses take registration weeks ahead.

Open Doors at Greek wineries ★ 4.1

Mayannual, one Saturday and Sunday in the second half of May (23 and 24 May in 2026, 17 and 18 May in 2025)2 days

For one weekend each May the Greek producers associations throw open their member cellars from 11:00 to 19:00, with free entry, tours and tastings. Wines of Peloponnese is one of the regional bodies taking part, which brings the Nemea zone into the programme.

Host: The Greek wine producers associations, Wines of Peloponnese among them

Pours: Agiorgitiko, Moschofilero, Malagousia

Tip: Entry is free and nothing is booked in advance, so check which Nemea cellars have signed up on the association lists before you plan the drive out.

Wine Festivals in Nemea, FAQ

When is the best time to visit Nemea for wine?

Peak wine-travel season in Nemea is spring through autumn, with harvest the standout window.

Do I need an appointment to taste at Nemea estates?

classified-growth and grand-cru estates require booking days to weeks ahead; smaller family domaines often take walk-ins midweek.

What hours do Nemea cellars and tasting rooms keep?

most estates open 10:00 to 17:00 by appointment, often closed Sunday and Monday.

How does tipping work at Nemea tastings?

tipping is not expected at tastings; buying a bottle from the cellar door is the customary thank-you.

What is the one wine to try in Nemea?

Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Nemea rewards trust.

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